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Recently it was in the news that Picasso used common house paint in his paintings, however we doubt that Picasso used common house painting brushes. Australia's own Rolf Harris on the other hand is able to take your common house paint and the paint brushes that you use to paint your home and turn them into this amazing gigantic portrait of Ned Kelly. Read more...
Leave a comment · 08/03/2013 ·
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First of all you need to assess the requirements of your Property, is it dull or Out of date?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 ·
The most important aspect of home renovation, home decoration or constructing a new home from scratch is the selection of a paint colour. Aspiring for a shade that suits your home and your lifestyle undoubtedly is one of the most difficult tasks. For most of us it means hours spent surveying the paint colour chart and still being in a state of cluelessness; nothing wrong with that, absolutely normal for first timers and even for DIY professionals.
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1 comment · 15/01/2013 ·
After much thought, you are convinced that a paint job is what your tired old room actually needs. It makes perfect sense to spare an entire day to paint, so that you’re actually done with the re-look in one go rather then a few hours here and there lasting a week or so. Presented below is a step by step approach you should follow in order to make your paint experience safe, fun and worthwhile. Here goes nothing:
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Leave a comment · 08/01/2013 ·
Whether you are planning to decorate your home or refreshing the feel of your workplace, choosing between the thousands of shades of a paint color can prove to be utterly confusing. Spending ample time on getting the colors right has its definite worth - it is the color theme that accounts for more than 70 percent of our collective response (positive,negative or neutral) to an object or a place.
The color of a room has the uncanny ability of making a particular space appear absorbing, energizing, and tranquil. Moods can be set and flaws can be camouflaged by choosing an appropriate paint theme. A paint job is one the most effectual (and one of the least costly) transformations to morph any given space.
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Leave a comment · 07/01/2013 ·
A detailed guide on how to paint metal gates. In particular how to paint wrought iron gates and powder coated gates.It was written by a gate painting specialist with years of experience in the industry. Read more...
Leave a comment · 22/10/2012 ·
To provide a broad range of services to consumers looking for metal painting specialists, we have brought on board new providers that specialise in the following types of metal painting.
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Leave a comment · 16/10/2012 ·
How to paint guide for do it yourself painting. Read more...
Leave a comment · 02/09/2012 ·
Great DIY video from Bunnings on how to clean and seal your deck. Read more...
Leave a comment · 22/08/2012
Contrary to popular belief, winter is a great time to get some painting done. Builders and property developers do not wait until spring time to call the painters in, and neither should home owners. Today’s modern paints are designed to dry fast and adhere well. In fact we will give you 4 great reasons to start your painting project in winter.
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Leave a comment · 25/07/2012 ·
After an earthquake you may wish to check that your foundations and essential services are in check and haven’t been affected by the movement. Read more...
1 comment · 20/06/2012
Want a house with glamorous furniture, but without paying the thousands of dollars price? Then you might just want to follow the latest fashion - renting a whole room (or more!) worth of furnishings. Read more...
1 comment · 27/01/2012
It's that time of year when we all have to peel off the couch, switch out of holiday mode and get back to work. But going back to the office doesn't have to be a drag - not if your office looks amazing and makes you feel great! Read more...
2 comments · 20/01/2012
Give your home a makeover and increase its value! Read more...
Leave a comment · 18/10/2011
Dulux has recently undertaken a survey to discover the world's most popular colours and the results are actually a little surprising. Read more...
1 comment · 12/10/2011
Don't get caught out when planning your renovation - follow this handy checklist to make sure it all runs as smoothly as possible. Read more...
Leave a comment · 04/10/2011
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
The driver of this car learnt a valuable lesson (and gave everyone else a big laugh!) when they had an accident with a tub of paint in the back seat! Check out the photos to see what happened.
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Leave a comment · 24/08/2011 ·
From decorating the kids' bedrooms to adding a sophisticated, designer-edge to your living room, wall decals and stickers are inexpensive and easy to install. You can even get the kids involved and still end up with a great result. Read more...
Leave a comment · 08/07/2011
This advertisement on realestate.com.au certainly thinks so! Apparently the property has "a Plumbers yard next door and a number of developments being built in the area" making it the prime choice for a lady looking to meet a tradie! Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/07/2011
Everyone loves a bargain, but a bargain that improves your home and how you feel when you're in it - bonus! Here's 8 things you can do on a budget. Read more...
Leave a comment · 26/11/2010
If you're putting your home on the market, you've probably thought about what you should do to your home to ensure that you get lots and lots of prospective buyers flooding in, and lots of interest once people have seen your home. When deciding what to improve on your home, the key thing to look out for is Return on Investment. Any upgrades that you make to your home need to be certain to give you a return - either helping you sell your home in a competitive market, or helping you to get a higher price that initially valued at. Read more...
Leave a comment · 25/11/2010
If you're considering home improvements a question most people will need to ask is 'Do I need planning permission?'. Many alterations and home improvements will need council approval - so if you ignore the council you could be forced to return the building to it's former state at great expense or pay a fine. Read more...
Leave a comment · 19/11/2010
We don't usually think about it much, but scaffolding supply is an essential trade that supports the construction industry significantly. On a daily basis, so many jobs - big or small - need scaffolding to be used to make them safer, quicker and easier. Read more...
Leave a comment · 11/11/2010
For a standard internal painting job, here's all the tools you'll need and their costs. We've priced each tool based on the halfway point between eBay's most expensive and cheapest price.
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Leave a comment · 07/11/2010 ·
A similar service to Service Central based in the US put together this excellent glossary of painting lingo, which we thought our customers would find useful even with a potential translation issue between US and Australian terminology! Read more...
Leave a comment · 04/11/2010
We're often asked how will it take to paint a home. Its a difficult question to answer as it depends on whether you need the inside of the house painted or the outside of the house painted, whether its a new house or a repaint of a wall that's already painted, and how much preparation is required to get the house ready for painting. Read more...
1 comment · 03/11/2010 ·
There are lots of different paint effects that you can employ to give your home a little more depth and character. You can play with colour and textures in many different ways. What are these different ways? Read more...
1 comment · 02/11/2010 ·
A good first impression helps you sell your home - and one of the easiest ways to give interested buyers a great first impression is a clean and fresh coat of paint. Some buyers are attracted to the 'immediate move-in' condition, even if they plan to personalise the home later. You can get a higher price for your home if you repaint inside and out - including fences, windows and trim. How do you maximise the value out of your new coat of paint? Read more...
1 comment · 02/11/2010
Joey tells the story of how he painted his 3 bed 1950's weatherboard home, gives us some tips he learned along the way and gives us some info on removing wallpaper, preparing walls and hiring the professionals. Read more...
Leave a comment · 03/09/2010
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