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Home & Garden > Home Interior How to avoid clutter in your house: 2 of 41
When we try to remove clutter, our first instinct is to start looking for the clutter. WRONG! You may have noticed that TV shows about decluttering never work this way. The TV program approach is to move everything out of the house into the yard, then ask the owner to choose which things to put back in, and which to get rid ... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Considerations for choosing an architect to design your home: 4 of 37
Finally, you've found it. The site to build your perfect home. But how can you be sure the house you build will fulfil your expectations? How do you choose an architect you can trust to realise your dream? The most obvious method is word of mouth. Do you have friends or family who already have a lovely home, one whose featur... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to cut air conditioning costs: 4 of 25
They fundamental secret to cutting air conditioning costs is (a) reduce the need for it and (b) make sure your settings are correct. Often, we turn the air conditioning on because we come back to a hot home after being out all day. If you close all your windows, pull down the shades and close all curtains before you go out, ... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Simple strategies for becoming a superior real estate agent: 1 of 6
Becoming a superior real estate agent is all about reputation. Many real estate agents make the mistake of focussing on making sales at all costs, but at the end of the day, that can mean you have left a bad taste in the mouths of some customers. As an agent, you are working within a community, and you'd be surprised how wor... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Outdoor living: How to expand your living space: 11 of 43
Why not create an extra "virtual room" by using what you already have - your backyard? Your outdoor room can be a place that you use only in summer, or all through the year. It all depends on how much you are willing to spend, and what your needs are. The most basic outdoor room is simply a weatherproof table and chairs, arr... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes How to decorate and stage your home for a quick sale: 22 of 66
When house-hunting, many people are unreasonably influenced by the furniture and decoration inside the property. It's partly because most of us are poor judges of space: a room full of furniture looks much smaller than a room that is sparsely furnished. Also, if a home is full of art and ornaments we don't like, we switch of... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems How to get rid of roaches: 6 of 15
Cockroaches make me shudder. I don't care how many people tell me that roaches are remarkably clean creatures, I just can't believe it! It's said that cockroaches would be one of the few species to survive a nuclear holocaust, so they're tough little critters and not easy to get rid of. It makes sense not to encourage them i... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Simple tips for preparing your house for sale: 39 of 80
Preparing your house for sale - how far do you go? The main thing is to know your objective - which is to make your house so welcoming, buyers can't wait to move in! Unless you've recently done a major renovation, your house will look lived-in. There will be scratches and dents everywhere, worn carpet, chipped paintwork, etc... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture How to buy furniture for small spaces: 11 of 20
"Double duty." That's the first phrase to remember when buying furniture for small spaces. Because you don't have room for many pieces of furniture, each piece will have to work harder! For instance, don't buy a coffee table which is nothing more than a plain top and four legs. Look for a style with drawers and/or shelves to... More..