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Build Dainty Walls and Floors With Elegant Hexagonal Tiles

Posted on 2021-09-23 by Ownership

It is hard to believe that the simple hexagon shape could be so attractive. A great variety of color combinations and materials, like porcelain and natural stone, offer ample choices. Will it be the traditional black and white hexagons that have been used for a century and more in America? Subway tiles are equally famous too. Light colors are best though for the great indoor applications or the interiors would be short of brightness. What…

House Decorating Tips on a Budget

Posted on 2021-09-23 by Ownership

1) Paint A simple coat of paint can completely transform a space. Not only will painting make a space feel fresh it will set a new tone as well. Paint is fairly inexpensive to buy-you don’t have to buy designer paint pick an inexpensive paint in any color that calls to you. If you’re on an extremely tight budget, simply paint a single accent wall or better yet paint your front door. 2) Pillows This…

Top 10 Renovating Tips

Posted on 2021-09-23 by Ownership

Having just completed a renovation in Albury, on behalf of a client who lived remotely, so needed someone to manage the process for them. I thought it was a great time to reflect and pass on some tips for all you would-be renovators that want to tackle it yourself. 1. Start with the end in mind What I mean is in you’re renovating to sell vs renovating to put a tenant into the property at…

Make Cleaning Easy After Construction Work With These Tips

Posted on 2021-09-22 by Ownership

Every building, whether it is residential or commercial requires renovation work after a period of time. Homeowners usually hire professional construction workers to do the renovation work. It’s a well known fact that only professional construction workers have the ability and skills to build a new building. So, you don’t have to do any hard work when it comes to the construction or renovation of a building, but what happens when the construction or renovation…

There’s No Place Like Home, There’s No Place Like Home

Posted on 2021-09-22 by Ownership

I just watched the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz again, and realized for the first time, how closely the plot parallels our current global plight. Homes are being sucked up from families by an inexorable force that can’t be controlled. The wicked witches of the (middle) east want to destroy everything we hold dear, and our only hope is a bunch of world leaders with limited brains, courage, and heart. But, obviously, the…

The Kitchen Renovation Tips You’ve Been Looking For

Posted on 2021-09-22 by Ownership

Are you starting to get a little bored with your kitchen’s look? If so, it may be the right time to consider a kitchen remodel. There are thousands of kitchen remodeling options and ideas for every budget, but before getting the sledgehammer out and stripping that old wallpaper, it is best to review some helpful planning tips and tricks. This way, you are better-prepared for your upcoming kitchen remodeling project! The First Step to Kitchen…

Do-It-Yourself Carpet Installation Tips

Posted on 2021-09-22 by Ownership

Yes, carpet installation can be a difficult task if you are doing it yourself but the job can be simplified by following these tips. The two most important tips are to make sure that you have bought enough carpet to compensate if you make a cutting mistake and you have the tools that are necessary to install the carpet. If there is already carpet on the floor, you have to take it up and remove…

Benefits to Remote Area Solar Power Systems

Posted on 2021-09-22 by Ownership

Remote area solar power systems are essential in certain areas. Some areas of the Australian Outback or the Alaskan mountains, for example, are off the grid. This means that homeowners rely on solar power to provide their home with some electrical luxuries that they would enjoy if they were living in a grid powered town or city. There are definitely benefits you will find when choosing remote area solar power systems. The major benefits is…

Understanding Your Chicken Fencing Options

Posted on 2021-09-21 by Ownership

If you have chicken, it’s important that you fence them. This is to prevent them from getting out of their aviary. The fence also protects the birds from predators. You also protect them from toxic plants that might harm them. The fence also gives you peace of mind as you know that your chickens are out of reach of predators and can’t get out of their secluded area. Chicken fencing options Where you are looking…

Choosing a Padlock

Posted on 2021-09-21 by Ownership

This sounds easy. Go to your favorite big box store, find their padlock section, pick out your padlock and pay for it. So how exactly did you choose your padlock, was it the packaging, did you get a BOGO or maybe the packaging said “Strong Indestructible Padlock”. Whatever your decision making process, it was probably based on padlock display and convenience. This is the wrong way to select any type of lock. If you read…

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