We’re at the end of a 7-year renovation and ready for a well-deserved holiday. We’ve made a lot of savings and yes, a few mistakes along the way. I’ve decided to start blogging about my experience as ‘background’ girl in this project. I’m in charge of budgeting, sourcing materials, as …
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We deserve the best from our homes. Most of us want to transform our houses into havens. We all want a great place to hang out in and that we can be proud of when visitors drop in. Unfortunately, few of us can afford extensive renovations. But there are ways …
When you move out of home for the first time, you’ll unleash all kinds of emotions. Then there’s responsibility and that’ll get your goat. You’ll be super excited though, to finally be free and out on your own. Adding personality and style to your own pad will be tons of …
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If you are trying to save money and spend less, doing up a room might seem low on your list of priorities. But there’s good news. You can do it anyway. You can makeover a room for a song these days, if you are super clever about it. Read on to …
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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Australian consumers are working hard. They’re bringing good dollars through the door, yet many still struggle to put dinner on the table or pay bills on time. There are plenty of ways to cut down and one way is to reduce the running costs of your home. Maintenance can be …
AUSSIES are suckers for a great BBQ, beer & the perfect steak. More people than ever are heading outside to grill their goods. And why not? A BBQ is a great way to feed the family, socialise and relax at the same time. These days, having a BBQ might even get the kids …
Even if you’re not that handy, learning basic DIY is a great way to save money on your house. A heap people think they can’t do DIY, but thanks to our techy era, we’re all laughing. There’s no excuse. The wealth of material online includes step-by-step YouTube videos to …
Home renovation costs can put a dent in your dreams. The hidden costs are insane if you don’t know what you’re doing. First there’s demolition. There’s a cost of ripping out old materials and fittings before you even get started. Add to that the price of new materials and labour …
We’ve already taught you a bunch of ways on how you can upgrade your home for your house to be a cost-effective place to live. Save on heating and cooling While we all love to stay cool in summer and warm in winter, we don’t love the cost. Heating and …
