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When buying a house it is always advisable to employ a licensed building inspector to provide information on the building condition. Knowing what to budget for in respect of any repairs required in the coming years makes a lot of sense! Finding Asbestos in a home can be quite alarming for some purchasers, yet it … Read More “Asbestos health risk” »
Renovating is not always easy. Even the the tasks that look like they could be simple can turn out to me a mission to finish! Have you ever found a few cracked tiles in the kitchen and thought about replacing them? It is okay if you have spare matching tiles, but what do you do … Read More “Buyer beware when buying a home” »
First impressions can make or break your property sale I don’t know how many times that I have had buyers in the car, knowing that they will love the property I am taking them to if only I could just get them inside, when they will balk at even getting out of the car to … Read More “Make the best first impression when selling” »
It is easy to get complacent about home maintenance when you are busy with life. There never seems to be enough time in a day does there? Of course, money could be an issue. Perhaps when receiving a quote that seems a little on the high side, you might want to find cheaper options, or … Read More “Never ignore maintenance issues” »
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Tiny homes and mindful living go hand in hand. Who wants a huge mortgage these days? Maybe you are tired of the upkeep of a big garden, if you are busy with your career, or perhaps you are thinking of retiring and downsizing? What can we learn from tiny homes? Small homes have so many … Read More “Tiny homes & mindful living” »
What price should we put on good health? Am I right in thinking that if you are renting a property, and paying good money each week for the privilege one would expect to live in a healthy home? Landlords have been put on notice after the landlords of a damp, mould ridden home were penalised … Read More “Bad Landlords” »
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Thinking of upgrading your bathroom? Planning is essential to a successful outcome when remodelling your bathroom. There are many websites and suppliers that offer online advice. Consider the following before getting at least 3 quotations. Remember, what you visualize is not necessarily what the person that you choose to work with might visualize, so it … Read More “Bathroom renovations” »
Have you ever wondered about which indoor plants are good and which are bad according to Feng Shui ? A friend of mine once remarked that her son’s new girlfriend had left an obnoxious plant by her front door called “mother- in-laws tongue” as a belated Christmas gift. I laughed when I heard her describe … Read More “Good, bad or ugly?” »
