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Buying a house is a tricky and stressful process for many. The task involves more than just perusing real estate adverts and turning up to a list of inspections on weekends or after work. There are many pitfalls to buying a home and sadly, some buyers these out he hard way, which is after the purchase!…

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 us inherit excess stuff and though…

Cleaning your house need not be the chore you think it is. You can make the job more interesting by starting with these totally weird ideas for housekeeping. Think outside the square when you consider cleaning generally. Do a brainstorm of all the ways you could possibly do your housework. You will be really surprised with…

If you’d like to rob your body of all its energy for a month and stretch your stress levels to their limit, you may want to consider moving house. The thought of moving is enough to put knots in any well-meaning person’s stomach because in a nutshell, if you’re not getting paid for it, moving…

Clean for Clarity There’s something refreshing about flowers and lemon over the smell of dusty, fusty socks and jocks. Don’t you think? Buffing the house is not only great exercise, but also cleansing for the mind. I fill my music player with motivating songs and then get to work. It’s a great way to zone out…

While I enjoy housekeeping and speed cleaning my home with Doof Doof blaring through my headphones, I can think of better ways to spend time. For instance, instead of cleaning toilets in my home, I could spend more time collecting home renovation ideas or learning how to make the perfect Chicken Tikka Masala curry. What a…

OK. Here is the deal with the whole house thing. I’ve just spent months on the topic and have much to report. Buying a house is a major investment and a major decision. Don’t take it lightly and don’t make decisions based on other people’s opinions. You are the one who has to live with…

Housework is cleansing. It can be therapeutic. But frankly I can think of better things to do than sort socks and stack undies. Check out my secrets on how to clean less and spend more time enjoying life. Lessen your housework load, find out where to get house cleaning tips and reduce the weekly housekeeping…

Do you think you know enough about how to save money in Australia without busting a gut? If not, it is a good idea to start learning and becoming the money guru you’ve always wanted to be.

New Money Smart figures show that holidays account for $77 in the average Australian household’s weekly budget, adding up to a total of $4,004 a year. Prices for flights, car hire and accommodation peak in December and January, making the annual summer holiday and expensive exercise for families. Here are some simple tips to save…