Around the Home

If you are a homeowner who owns a home that was built prior to or around the year 1980, then there is a good chance that somewhere in your property, there will be something that contains asbestos. As we all know, asbestos is potentially very dangerous to human health, but …

Getting the right amount of nutrition on a low income may seem next to impossible, but following these tips can help you get to a point of getting enough nutrition. Providing the right nutrition will help your children thrive in school and provide a foundation for healthy living. The tips …

The very act of living in a house is an organic, shifting process. Even as we’re making a home our own, we’re also thinking about how to boost its value and whether or not it could fetch a good asking price on the market. This is a natural part of …

It might seem like a simple topic but there are actually a few important things to keep in mind when buying adhesive tape. No matter how much you want to wish that good old duct tape is the answer to every problem, the reality is more nuanced than that. So, …

While Australia might not experience the huge amount of insane weather as seen in other places like the United States with their twisters and snowstorms, we do still get thunderstorms and land gales – plus other hazards like strong winds. When your home is exposed to something like a thunderstorm, …

I’m a huge fan of doing it yourself (aka – DIY) but there are some times when it really isn’t better to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. Sure, they might be few and far between, but they’re certainly out there. It might be a foolish idea to …

Pardon the pun, but do you ever feel as though you would go ape if someone were to monkey you around when you are trying to sell your home? You want to get the best price from the sale of your home, and not just anybody that is dressed in …

As 2016 rolls in, it’s out with the old and in with the new. If you work from home, now’s the perfect time to do a home office detox, for a productive and stress-free year ahead. Not sure where to start? Here are 5 tips to take on board. Spring …

Nobody enjoys cleaning out a blocked drain – especially if it becomes a regular occurrence. The best way to deal with a problem such as this, is to find combat its source. Check out 6 of the most common causes of blocked drains below and prevent spending another Saturday next …

The home is an extension of our personality, so the design choices we make are intensely personal and reflect how we picture ourselves. However, our interiors are also often influenced by market trends that provide inspirational ideas and aesthetics. Read on to find seven current design ideas that can be …