4 Key Considerations When Choosing Between Granite and Marble for Kitchen Countertops

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The countertops in your kitchen are used every day, and their style will set off the room as a whole. This means that you need to select your countertops very carefully, and the type of material used will be one of the key considerations during a kitchen renovation. Most homeowners who are willing to spend a little extra in order to enjoy an upscale appearance will find themselves choosing between granite and marble, but it can be quite tricky to come to that final decision.

26 October 2016

Five Tips for Storing Baby and Toddler Stuff

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Your little bub is growing up, and you don't have room to store the baby and toddler stuff in your home. If you aren't ready to get rid of it either, consider putting it in storage. To ensure everything comes out in great condition, keep these tips in mind: 1. Don't store expired car seats. If you have something like a car seat that expires, check the expiration date before putting it in storage.

27 September 2016

3 Ways To Spring Into Your Unit Or Apartment

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Spring is finally here, which means an end to short winter days and cold evenings by the fire. Outside, the birds are busy building their nests and foliage is springing to life. For those who have gardens, spring is a time to enjoy the daffodils, blossoms, wisteria, and other blooms which emerge as the weather warms up. However, if you're in an apartment or unit without a garden, it may be harder to enjoy the fruits of spring.

13 September 2016

5 Tips to Keep Your Cat Out of Your Blinds

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You might see your blinds as an attractive part of your home decor, but to your cat, they can be an exciting toy. Unfortunately, cats can damage blinds or even hurt themselves by playing with blinds. If you want to keep your kitty from tangling with your blinds, use these tips to teach them that blinds are not toys. 1. Tie Up Tempting Blind Cords Many cats regard trailing blind cords as cat toys.

26 August 2016

How to Choose the Right Awning For Your Caravan

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An awning for your caravan can do more than just give you some shade from the midday sun; it can actually increase your living space and help protect items you don't want to store inside. A good awning can mean an added dining area outside your caravan and allow you to wash down your pets before they step inside as well as keep bikes, a barbecue, and other such items out of the rain and other elements.

12 August 2016

Building A New Timber Deck? Tips To Ensure It Does Not Impact On Your Skin Allergies

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Spring is only a few months away, so now is the perfect time to get your new timber deck designed and built ready for the great Aussie outdoor lifestyle. While you are understandably excited about your first building project, as a person with sensitive skin you need to make sure your project does not affect your allergies. These tips will make sure you get the deck you want without making your skin itch.

28 July 2016

How to Spice Up the Appearance of Your Small Kitchen

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Your small kitchen does not have to look dark and crowded if you know how to design it well. This article discusses some changes that you can implement during the next kitchen renovation so that the small kitchen looks large and bright. Get Rid of Clutter One way to spice up your small kitchen is to be mindful about what is visible in that kitchen. You can eliminate all the clutter in your small kitchen by installing appliance garages so that any appliance that isn't currently being used can be hidden from view.

18 July 2016