Practical Ways to Refresh Your Home

If you think that your home needs a bit of change, it does! Our homes are where we spent the majority of our lives, and if space makes us feel bored or unmotivated, yes, it needs a bit of makeover. via Pinterest Just like our outfits, our house...

The Murphy Bed: Making the Most Out of Small Spaces

Though residential spaces are becoming more and more expensive these days, they’re also becoming smaller in size. This article aims talks about the wall bed and how it can be used to help one make the most out of small living spaces. Murphy beds have been around since the 1900s and were borne out of the need...

Going Green: 5 Ways You Can Make Your Home More Eco Friendly

It’s the year 2020 and being ecofriendly is cool. There’s no doubt about that. Everyone is looking for ways that they can live a greener life and, like most things, going green starts at home. From installing velux skylights to creating your very own compost heap—there are a number of ways you can make your home more ecofriendly. Are...

More Helpful Homeowner Tips: 5 Safety Risks Parents aren’t Aware of

Here’s a thought that’s in most Melbourne parents’ minds throughout the day: ‘how can I keep my kids safe in my hometown?’. Unfortunately, there are risks such as your child getting snatched or hurting themselves while at school. But you also need to turn your attention to your immediate surroundings. Homes are havens, but they’re also filled with risks. Is...

The Importance of Pest Control Services in 2020

The pest control industry globally was worth a whopping $18,214.7 million in 2017 according to a study where pest control trends and market share were researched. This industry is growing year on year and they forecast it’ll be worth $27,609.8 million by 2025. It’s safe to say pest control services are indeed big business. More so in agriculture driven countries...

9 Reasons Why Investing in Cafe Blinds is a Good Idea

Do you believe that investing in cafe blinds is a necessity for any Australian homeowner? Or do you see it as a passing trend which you’d rather sit out? As you’re probably aware, Australia is a pretty warm place—for the most part. The upside to this sunny weather is that you can sit on your porch more...

DIY Ceiling Fan Installation Guide

Installing or replacing a ceiling fan takes a few steps that can be done in less than a day. Here are easy steps for your ceiling fan installation. via Millhaven Homes A ceiling fan adds beauty and cool air to any room of your home, but installing one yourself might seem like a challenging...

HVAC Grilles vs. Registers: How Are They Different?

What are HVAC grilles, and how are they different from registers? Which is a better option for your home? Read on to learn how to distinguish between the two. Did you know that the Romans used the first heating system around 300 B.C., and it was called “hypocaust,” which heated the Roman homes by sending it through the walls and...

Tips for Maintaining Your Older Property

If you recently bought a property that is “well-loved” and has stood in place for decades, it’s vital to take care of it properly, so you don’t end up with lots of costly repair issues and other problems. While older homes are typically beautiful, well built, and atmospheric, they do also have more likelihood of elements being in...

How to Maintain a Clean Living Environment at Home in 2020

Recent world events have placed a new focus on how we manage our homes. All of a sudden shopping lists have new items on them, such as ‘sanitiser’ and ‘wet wipes’, and you may have learnt a few new habits and use words like ‘pandemic’. But it’s not all bad news we think. The amount of media coverage on...