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Improving the Interior and Exterior of Your Home

Hey! My name is Louise and I would like to offer you advice about how you can improve the interior and exterior of your home. A home is a big investment. If you are going to make such a commitment, you will want your home to look its best. When I moved into my first home, I didn't have a clue what I was doing. Thankfully, my parents came to visit me and explained about the changes I could make to improve the place. I learn a lot from my folks and I decided to start this blog to help others who don't have the same luck I did.

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Why Opt for Custom Curtains for Your Home?
Custom curtains may seem like a luxury, but keep in mind that window treatments need to look good and be functional and they also need to last for years and years. It can be a good choice to have curtains made in a particular fabric and with a particular type of rod that suits your home and your needs. Note a few benefits of having custom ready made curtains made for your home.

When is a hotel not a hotel? A guide for the perplexed.
When you're booking accommodation for your trip to Australia, you may find some of the terminology a little confusing. While most Australian travel terms are similar to their counterparts from elsewhere in the world, the word "hotel" has a unique meaning in Australia; some establishments called hotels aren't what a visitor would think of as hotels, and some establishments a foreigner would consider hotels go by other names.  Hotels If you're looking for accommodation, especially outside a large city, don't assume that a place has the amenities you'd expect from a modern hotel just because it has "

Window Treatments | 4 Strategies To Make Blinds the Bold Centre of Attention
It's natural to feel tired of your plain old window treatments that do nothing to elevate the decorative value of your room. Bold new blinds have the ability to transform your boring windows into aesthetically appealing focal points without much of an effort. Bold window blinds not only add decorative appeal, but they also equip you with much-needed privacy for your rooms. Make a dramatic statement with your window blinds by following these ideas to make them the most admired part of a room's decor.

Handy Safety Tips for Fire Prevention around the Home
Taking safety for granted around the home will not only pose a health risk to your family members, but it also puts you at risk of paying exorbitant amounts of money when it comes to damages sustained by the premises. One of the worst types of disasters that could happen is fire. To ensure you are not victim to this, the right precautionary measures should be taken for fire prevention in and around the home.

How to take home improvement inspiration from Japan
The current trend for minimalism isn't as modern as it seems. Simple, elegant designs have been a staple of Japanese design for centuries.  The key principle of Japanese design is that everything visible should have at least one purpose. This post will look at ways to allow as much air and light as possible in by getting rid of unnecessary clutter. After centuries of building houses with this minimalist goal in mind, Japanese architects have some great tricks which you can adapt in your own home.

Home Maintenance | 3 Handy Tips For Cleaning Roof Gutters Efficiently
Gutter cleaning is often perceived as cumbersome and boring, but it is an inevitable task that cannot be avoided when you own a home. If you think you can simply jump onto the roof to get it done spontaneously, think again − several things can go awry without proper preparation. While it is not difficult or laborious to undertake gutter cleaning, here are some handy tips to help you clean your gutters more efficiently through proper preparation.

Why a Multi-unit Design is a Good Investment Choice as Rental Property
Owning a rental property can be a good way to earn an income, as you can keep rent checks coming in while actually doing very little work, if you hire a property management company to handle all the paperwork and maintenance for you. If you've thought about owning a rental property and are looking to choose between an investment house versus an apartment complex or a duplex, you might want to note why the multi-unit design is often the better choice.

Tips on Choosing Edible Flowers for Your Garden
Growing your own food can be immensely rewarding, but there may be areas of your garden, particularly in your front garden, that you don't want to plant a vegetable patch. Choosing plants with edible flowers allows you to create beautiful flower beds and your neighbours won't have any idea you're actually growing food. Edible flowers have long been used for making teas and adding to salads and soups, but most people don't know which flowers are edible, how they taste or how to use them.

Patio makeover ideas to consider for your home
The patio is one of the few spaces in your home that is just waiting to be turned into something brilliant. You can use you patio to create extra living and recreational space that makes your home more cosy and even improves resale value. The following are some great ideas that you can consider: Outdoor kitchen and bar If you love to cook and host parties, and enjoy great weather most of the year round, you can consider building an outdoor kitchen and bar.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Sliding Gates
Are you in the process of buying a sliding gate and would like to know what things must be considered? Then take the time to learn the various advantages and disadvantages of sliding gates. By doing so, your ability to make an educated decision regarding if sliding gates are a great match for your home will be increased. With that thought in mind, here are the most common advantages and disadvantages of sliding gates: