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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Making Your Living Room Perfect
Your living room is a place to relax and to get comfortable. It is the perfect spot in your home to create a haven of relaxation. An area where you can come home, kick off your shoes, and unwind with a good book or a little bit of telly.
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Making Your Rental Yours Without Breaking the Rules
Home renovations shows are always a source for inspiration, giving you ideas of what your dream home could be. Needless to say, if you are a renter, your ability to renovate your home is limited.
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Preparing Your Kids for Moving
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Preparing Your Kids for Moving
Moving homes can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and disruptive. There are many pieces of the puzzle that need to come together during this process, but do not undermine how unsettling this can be on your children.
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Measuring the Value a Bathroom Renovation Adds to Your Home
| Lyall Russell | 7 mins
Measuring the Value a Bathroom Renovation Adds to Your Home
There is a lot of value in renovating your bathroom. While it can offer a good return on investment, it is a huge undertaking, so to make the most of this room it is critical not to overcapitalise.
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Best Practice to Adding Plants to Your Home
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Best Practice to Adding Plants to Your Home
Indoor plants have been shown to have many health benefits, such as lifting moods and reducing stress, which is one reason they have become an important part of interior decorating.
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Preparing for Moving Day
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Preparing for Moving Day
One of the most exciting, yet stressful days is on the horizon – moving day is almost here!
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Putting Your Best Foot Forward When Preparing a Rental Application
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Putting Your Best Foot Forward When Preparing a Rental Application
Finding the perfect rental to call home can be a challenge, especially in a competitive rental market. Property inspection can be frequented by dozens of others who, like you, feel that rush when you have found the perfect home, in the right neighbourhood and within your budget.
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Your Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Home
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Your Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Home
After a wet and cold winter, spring is finally here and what better time to get stuck into a deep spring clean!
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Don’t Wait for Spring Before Getting Into the Garden
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Don’t Wait for Spring Before Getting Into the Garden
When you flip the calendar to realise it is August, you know that spring is just around the corner. Making this month the perfect time to dust off your spade and prepare your garden for summer.
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Preparing Your Home for a Hassle-Free Winter
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Your Home for a Hassle-Free Winter
The days are getting shorter, the temperature has dropped, and you always grab a coat when you leave the house - winter is nearly here.
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