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Want to get more value and profit from your Investment? Don’t have the time or the know–how to do it yourself? Well don’t worry we have put together a few basic ways that you can get a maximum return for a low to medium investment.
First of all you need to assess the requirements of your Property, is it dull or Out of date? Most Properties can be simply updated with a coat of paint and some new floor coverings.
What are your appliances like? If your oven is 20 years old and you lack a dishwasher it may be time to update these as the Kitchen is the most important room of your property and your prospective buyers / tenants will pay close attention here.
Is there a useful, relaxing outdoor area? In the warmer months we tend to realise what a treasure a viable outdoor area is so adding some pavers, a small deck and sprucing up your gardens is a quick way to attract some positive attention.
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Leave a comment · 06/03/2013 ·
Handy video guide on how to lay vinyl tiles. Read more...
Leave a comment · 05/11/2012 ·
A handy video guide from Bunnings on how to lay a floating floor. Read more...
Leave a comment · 23/08/2012
From planning to the final touches, this article also featured in Fantastic Living tells you everything you need to know about planning a kitchen renovation with a few tips on buying secondhand kitchens, too! Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/09/2011
Sustainability is on everyone's minds, and can be a top priority for new home buyers and renovators. Using renewable of recyles flooring reduces the demand on the environment and makes buildings healthier to live in. Besides these benefits, sustainable flooring doesn't need to look 'rustic' and comes in many options that are also attractive. Read more...
1 comment · 07/10/2010
What are people asking for this Spring? The daylight hours are longer and people are changing their homes to take advantage of the sun - to add value to their homes and also to make living in them more pleasant! Read more...
Leave a comment · 07/10/2010
The floors of our homes take a beating every day. They get trodden on, things dragged over them, dirty, clean. They break falls, provide insulation and have acoustic properties. They affect the decor, can be warm, cold or hot. There is such a wide range of flooring options available these days. Given how much impact flooring can have on our lives (sounds so dramatic, but it's true!) it's sometimes difficult to choose your flooring. Here's some information that will hopefully help you to make a decision. Read more...
1 comment · 27/09/2010
After the success of my bedroom renovation, I decided to tackle the spare room next. I might have somewhere nice to sleep but my guests were still roughing it in magnolia spare room, staring at the same ugly wardrobe that I’d ripped out of my room. I was starting to feel bad about it, especially as I was making everyone admire my new bedroom. Read more...
Leave a comment · 26/08/2010
I decided that I’d had enough of sleeping in ratty bedroom with holes in the walls, more shiny, vinyl paint, dirty carpets and ugly fitted wardrobes. I had a week off work, my parents were coming to stay and I had a brand new sledgehammer to try out. It was time to decorate my bedroom. Read more...
1 comment · 13/08/2010
Dogs + laminate don't go. To protect my space on the sofa the only thing to do was to pull up the laminate. Lucky it was so ugly anyway... Read more...
Leave a comment · 29/07/2010
How much does carpet laying cost and what can make it more or less expensive? Read more...
2 comments · 22/07/2010
Sanding your wooden floors is a great way to improve the light and warmth of your home, and polishing can add style and aesthetic appeal. Sanding must be done before polishing, as polish can often highlight imperfections. Sanding floors is relatively easy - either by hiring a professional or by hiring a floor sander and doing it yourself. Read more...
2 comments · 02/07/2010
Keep your newly polished wooden floor looking beautiful with these tips for immediately after the polishing and ongoing maintenance. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/06/2010
Why should you consider carpet as a choice for your floor? 5 great reasons to go for carpet. Read more...
1 comment · 25/06/2010
Top tips for choosing the right carpet Colour is an important choice, not only because we've all got our favourite colours but also because colour affects our moods and how we perceive a room. Read more...
Leave a comment · 25/06/2010
A quick summary of what laminate flooring is and the pro's and con's of using it! Read more...
Leave a comment · 24/06/2010
So. You're putting new laminate flooring into your kitchen but your kitchen cabinets are already there. Do you take the cabinets out and rebuild the bottoms when the flooring is in, or not? Read more...
Leave a comment · 23/06/2010
For many years home owners have chosen wooden flooring to give their home's warmth and charm without forsaking durability. Today there are loads of options for all budgets - laminates that just look like wood, engineered 'floating' wood floors that have a layer of wood veneer over cheaper materials, or completely solid wooden boards. Other types also include bamboo and cork. Read more...
3 comments · 10/04/2010 ·
Melbourne has turned to Service Central to help repair the damage done by the massive storms that hit the city this Labour Day weekend. Service Central's army of tradespeople have helped Melbournians repair their hail damaged homes, fix leaking roofs, and mop up all of the water left after the weekends deluge. Read on for the full details. Read more...
1 comment · 08/03/2010
A quick video guide to how to fix that squeaky floorboard that's annoying you so much! Read more...
Leave a comment · 15/02/2010
Flooring in your bathroom is a little different to the rest of your home. Usually, when you choose flooring for the rest of your home you're aiming more for aesthetic that function but in a bathroom (a 'wet area') you're looking at a few more priorities like durability against water, safety against slipping AND aesthetic. Read more...
Leave a comment · 08/02/2010
Anti slip floor coatings can be useful in a home, but lots of people stay away from them because historically, they've been quite ugly and functional. Nowadays, there are are options that are functional and aesthetically pleasing - and some options that are invisible. Read on to find out more about your options. Read more...
Leave a comment · 08/02/2010
A tradesperson's answers to your questions can give you a good sense of whether you could work with him or her. Here's a list of questions to help you work out which tradesperson is best for you. Read more...
6 comments · 04/02/2010
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