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Home Renovating

17 smarter renovation and home improvement tips
Home Renovating

17 smarter renovation and home improvement tips

These home improvement tips will help you to work smarter in every renovation project
20 tips on how to paint kitchen cabinets
Home Renovating, Kitchen, Painting

20 tips on how to paint kitchen cabinets

If you want to upgrade your kitchen without spending a lot of money, knowing how to paint kitchen cabinets is the perfect DIY solution.
What I wish I’d known before hiring a contractor
Home Renovating

What I wish I’d known before hiring a contractor

On the hunt for a contractor to handle your home renovation or repair job? These helpful hints could save you time, money, and a lot of headaches.
Tile installation: how to tile over existing tile
DIY Tips & Ideas, Home Renovating

Tile installation: how to tile over existing tile

You can lay new ceramic tile right over old tile if you use the methods we show you here.
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What you need to know about peel-and-stick tile
DIY Tips & Ideas, Home Renovating

What you need to know about peel-and-stick tile

Installing tile can be intimidating for any DIYer regardless of skill or experience. It takes time, money, tools and patience to get your splashback, floor or bathroom wall tile just right. If [...]
Home Renovating

10 things to remember during a home renovation

Renovating your home is no easy feat. Here are some things to keep top of mind.
15 easy ways to get that modern house feel
Home Renovating, Interior Design

15 easy ways to get that modern house feel

Have a traditional home but love modern? No problem! There are plenty of options for creating that modern house vibe in an older home. Check out the best DIY ways to bring your home into the 21st [...]
Home Renovating

How to spruce up your staircase

Make a good first impression by giving your staircase a stylish update and transforming it into a welcoming focal point.
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How to soundproof your property
DIY Tips & Ideas, Home Renovating

How to soundproof your property

Noise pollution can ruin your enjoyment of your home. Use these methods to keep things quiet.
12 simple ways to update your bedroom
Home Renovating, Interior Design

12 simple ways to update your bedroom

Redesign your space with these stylish yet affordable ideas that can be completed in as little as just a few hours.
How to install metal roofing
DIY Tips & Ideas, Home Renovating

How to install metal roofing

Learn how to get roofing layers right with these metal roofing tips.
Home Renovating

12 of the craziest things found during a home renovation

If you're planning a home renovation, get ready for the unexpected. There's a good chance you'll not only have some construction challenges, but you may find some unexpected things you didn't [...]
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10 surprising things that decrease property value
Home Renovating, Maintenance

10 surprising things that decrease property value

Your home is one of your biggest purchases, so it makes sense that you'd want to protect your investment. Read on to learn about 10 surprising things that decrease a home's property value.
Home Renovating

11 home improvement projects you can do yourself instead of hiring a professional

These DIY projects are simple enough to do on your own without spending a lot of cash on tools and supplies. Fasten that tool belt and get started!
DIY demolition tips you need to know
Home Renovating

DIY demolition tips you need to know

Check out the following tips that will help you stay safe and on track during your DIY demolition projects.
20 tips for planning a successful house renovation
Home Renovating

20 tips for planning a successful house renovation

These are the essential steps you need to get sorted before you even think about picking up a hammer.
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22 best ideas for organising your walk-in wardrobe
Cleaning & Decluttering, Home Renovating, Storage

22 best ideas for organising your walk-in wardrobe

Professional organisers share their tips for turning your walk-in wardrobe into an organised space where you can readily find the clothes and accessories you're looking for.
Super dangerous signs that could kill a home buy
Home Renovating, Maintenance

Super dangerous signs that could kill a home buy

You might miss some of these signs when viewing a home, but beware, they could mean a costly mistake.
Cleaning & Decluttering, Home Renovating, Renovate

Important things to do when planning to sell your home

Prepare your house and your family by knowing the things to do when selling a house. It'll help sell your house quicker and improve with resale value.
Best home renovations to squeeze in before winter
Home Renovating

Best home renovations to squeeze in before winter

Create a "wow!"-worthy home before snuggle-weather hits.
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Home Renovating, Money

10 expenses homeowners forget to budget for when planning an extension

Adding an extension isn't cheap, and many homeowners forget to account for these costs when budgeting.
11 tips on how to remove a popcorn ceiling faster and easier
Home Renovating

11 tips on how to remove a popcorn ceiling faster and easier

Once the height of popularity, lumpy bumpy popcorn ceilings are now just an eyesore. Here are some tips to take some of the pain out of popcorn ceiling removal.
Warning signs a house could be a money pit
Home Renovating, Maintenance, Money

Warning signs a house could be a money pit

Here are the subtle signs the house you love is going to cost you more than just the purchase price.
10 smart ways to make a home safer for your ageing parents
Home Renovating

9 smart ways to make a home safer for your ageing parents

Follow these measures to allow your ageing parents to comfortably live at home as long as possible.
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I live in a tiny house – here’s what most people don’t know
Home Renovating

I live in a tiny house – here’s what most people don’t know

More people are interested in living a bigger life by downsizing in a major way... but there are a few essential things they need to know first.
Home ownership myths
Home Renovating

10 myths about owning a home people still believe

For all the true benefits of homeownership, there is an equal number of myths about what it’s like to own and maintain property.
Budget-friendly ways to add instant kerb appeal
Home Renovating, Landscaping

Budget-friendly ways to add instant kerb appeal

It doesn't matter if you're looking to sell or just want to give your home's exterior a fresh look, here are 16 ways to add kerb appeal on the cheap.
31 home improvements that can double the value of your home
Home Renovating

28 home improvements that can double the value of your home

From big to small, we have home improvements that add up to a huge boost in the value of your home!
15 remodelling ideas that will pay off in 2019
Home Renovating

15 remodelling ideas that will pay off this year

Each year US Remodelling magazine produces a cost vs. value report for nationwide and regional trends. The report gives us a look into which home remodelling projects will be worth the effort.
12 home improvement projects you should never, ever DIY
Home Renovating

12 home improvement projects you should never, ever DIY

We’re all for rolling up our sleeves and saving money when it comes to DIY home improvements. But all the home reno binge watching and YouTube videos don’t necessarily make us pros.
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