It’s an exciting day here today at The Petersen’s home. Recently we heard about an amazing new product by White Knight called White Knight Ultra Pave. Word on the street (well among all the YouTubers and tradies we spoke to) was that the concrete covers easily (in two coats) and …
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Forget the old school way of sorting books. A-Z is good but if you want to bling your bedroom, study or office at the same time, consider colour-coding your books. This is a simple trick I implemented in my home. I realised that I will always remember the colour of …
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Have you considered colour coding your family? Here’s the ultimate guide to getting more organised around the home by giving each member in the home their own colour 1. Towels Get organised in the laundry by giving everyone in the house a colour coded towel or you use coloured hooks (you …
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Minimalist style has grown in popularity over the years. Crisp, white space creates a feeling of instant clarity in a home. In terms of feng-shui, minimalism is a go-er. But, have you thought about the awesome money-saving benefits? This is a win-win! Here’s my thinking: Basic minimalist rooms have barely anything in them …
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Moving house isn’t for the faint-hearted. If you’ve ever lifted a heavy box (or 20) you’ll know what I’m talking about. While I love change, the thought of taking every part of my life and moving it on makes my stomach knot-up. Wrapping up glasses and photo frames and putting …
Moving house is not a job to be loved much. Most people feel sick at the thought of it as they think back on their ‘’last move.’ That move was the one that makes for such a great ‘hindsight’ story at parties. You know the stories? The one where the …
There’s nothing like a few fine sunny days to kick off a spring cleaning challenge. I’m talking about the kind that brings a smile to a friend’s face, that gets the kids outside climbing trees, and that gets clutter out of a home at lightning speed! You only need visit …
We all know that recycling benefits the environment. But if we get smart about recycling, it can also benefit our home budget. Don’t just separate your trash for recycling – think about how you can re-use things. These 5 nifty recycling tips will save you money, and help to keep …
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Moving house can be stressful, but with careful planning, it’s easy to reduce stress for the move while you look forward to life in your new home. 1. Don’t move what you don’t need There is no better time to cull belongings than before a house move. Over a year most of …
Looking for nifty budgeting tips for saving on food? Become a super-sneaky strategic supermarket shopper by learning these ways to save budgeting tips for saving money on food before you head to the supermarket. These tactics are as sneaky as a thief. But you don’t have to be a villain to …
