Archive for the ‘Home renovations’ Category

Heritage Buildings Get a Boost in Sydney

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Heritage is all the rage in Sydney, with multiple apartment projects committed to preserving local history while bringing it into the future. Old buildings tend to possess so much more character, atmosphere and style, yet they are expensive and often impractical to renovate and maintain. At the moment, city developers are busily implementing a solution [...]

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Go Online for Interior Design Inspiration

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If your Epping  home could use a spring spruce up, there are plenty of online tools available at your fingertips – literally! The virtual tools now available make it easy for home renovators and those interested in pursuing DIY interior design. You can re-create and change the look of any room for an unlimited number [...]

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Before You Sign Up for a Renovation Project

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If you are looking for your own renovation property, there are a number of factors that need to be considered beforehand. According to Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, despite the current buyer’s market, those seeking to invest in a renovation project are advised to assess a property carefully first, [...]

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Non-Toxic Renovating & Conscious Consumerism

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If you are planning to renovate your Epping property or just want to give it an indoor or outdoor spring makeover, it is definitely worth your while to look into non-toxic green products now available on the Australian market. The non-toxic solution of environmentally friendly paints does provide the coverage offered by a premium paint, [...]

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Modern Pool Adds Value to Property

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The winter months are the perfect time to prepare for the summer, so if you have been dreaming of adding value to your Epping property by investing in a pool, here are a few tips to help you with the planning. An attractive contemporary pool can not only exponentially increase your home’s value and attractiveness, [...]

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Tips for Choosing Your Fittings

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Are you at a loss on how to fit out your new Epping property? Here are some simple ideas to help you along. The current market is saturated with products and the choices of styles for tiles, door knobs, handles, etc. are seemingly endless. Firstly, you’ll need to decide what you like from an aesthetic [...]

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Tackling a Renovation Project

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Before embarking on your renovation project in Epping, it is vital to conduct thorough research for things to go smoothly. This part of the process cannot be underestimated, as choosing a builder will shape your renovations project and determine the timeline, quality and the end result. Housing Industry Association (HIA) recommends using professionals in all [...]

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Housing Design Trends

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Industry experts agree that the biggest housing design trend at the moment not only in Sydney, but across the country, is sustainability, increasingly demanded by consumers as well as government regulations. The trend sways towards smaller but more efficient properties. Water tanks and solar panels are a must, as many consumers would prefer to get [...]

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Permaculture Gardens Pay Off

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Permaculture gardening is a system of growing food in a sustainable, self-sufficient way. It aims to preserve natural balance and harmony in the growing process without using pesticides, which upset the balance by eliminating insects and cause problems at a later stage. The benefits of establishing an organic permaculture garden, perhaps requiring more effort and [...]

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DIY – Painting Tips

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A lick of paint can make your home appear fresh and clean. It is well worth the investment if you are considering selling your home. These tips will help you get the best results from your paint and painting. Colour variation Once you have applied the paint to your walls, it may appear different from [...]

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