5 Ways to Revamp Your Kitchen on a Budget
Are you sick of your bland, boring kitchen? Here are a few simply ways to take your kitchen from outdated to updated, without breaking the bank. Freshen Up Your Cabinetry Cabinetry often dominates the visual landscape of your kitchen. So, freshening up your cabinets can quickly make a big difference. If your existing cabinets have good bones, but […]
How to Prepare a Wall for Painting
A fresh coat of paint can transform a space. But the preparation you do before you start painting, can mean the difference between eye-catching and eye-sore. So, follow these steps to properly prepare your wall, before dipping your toe (or brush) into the wall-painting world. Note: This how-to is for plaster walls only. Scrub Unless your wall is brand […]
Why an Online Presence is Important for Your Trade Business
As a trade business owner, you’ve probably heard the term ‘online presence’. But what actually is an online presence? And why does it matter for your trade business? Keep reading to learn more about why digital media is essential for you as a service provider. What is an Online Presence? To get technical, an ‘online presence’ is the existence […]
Tips for Using Plants in Interior Design
Plants have been a popular choice for the interior design-savvy for decades, and the craze certainly isn’t slowing down. These days, it’s almost uncommon to see a well-designed space without a range of indoor plants to match. So, to keep your house on-trend, here are a few tips for using plants in your interior design. Consider Your Goal […]
Kitchen Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid
There’s nothing more satisfying than a clean kitchen. But you know what’s not satisfying? Damaged cookware, bacteria-ridden chopping boards, and dishes that just won’t clean. So, here are a few kitchen cleaning mistakes you should avoid, to protect you, your family, and your kitchen. Dishwasher Disaster So, you’ve just finished cooking up a storm, you’re tired, full of yummy […]
How to Hand Pollinate Cucumber Plants
So, your trellis is covered in cucumber vines with big, beautiful leaves, and striking yellow flowers but no cucumbers… huh? Despite the popular saying, nature doesn’t always find a way… so if your cucumber flowers are going unpollinated, it might be time to give nature a helping hand. How Pollination Works in Cucumbers Cucumber plants are self-pollinating… so […]
Our Local Experts’ Tips for Having a Clean Home
We asked our Local Expert cleaners for their tips on keeping a clean home, and they delivered. From habits to storage hacks—here are a few ways to keep your house cleaner than ever, straight from the mind of our experts. Clean As You Go You’ve probably heard it before, but there’s a reason this advice is so popular. […]
Types of Interior Paint Finishes and How to Use Them
Finish is usually related to ‘sheen level’, or rather, how much light a paint finish reflects. So, a high-sheen paint (like semi-gloss), will reflect more light, and have a shinier appearance than matte-finish paint. But how do you know which paint finish is right for your home project? Wonder no longer. From lowest to highest sheen, […]
What Can You Clean With Baking Soda?
Baking soda is perhaps one of the most underrated ‘cleaning’ products on the market. It’s slightly abrasive, making it great for scrubbing unwanted stains. And it mixes like magic with acidic compounds like vinegar and lemon, causing a dirt-destroying fizz. But have you ever wondered exactly what you can clean with baking soda? Here are a few […]
Helpful Hints to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Do you want to do your bit for the environment while saving a bit of cash along the way? Here are some tips to make your Australian home more energy efficient. Seal and Cover The first step to an energy efficient home is to address any gaps, holes, or cracks which expose your interior to […]
