Year: 2016

Best summer holiday breaks on a budget

Have you blown the budget on Christmas but are desperate for a summer break? We show you how to have the best of both worlds with our budget holiday guide. Holiday locally There’s no need to go overseas or interstate for a great holiday break. It’s a cliché, but many of the most beautiful holiday.

Suburb Profile: Geelong West

SUBURB PROFILE: GEELONG WEST Geelong West has grown into the cosmopolitan pocket of Geelong, with its mix of culturally diverse restaurants and boutique shops. SHOPPING & FOOD People love the main street and hub of our neighbourhood, Pakington Street. The shop-lined street has become synonymous with great coffee, food and boutique shopping, with arguably some of.

How To Prepare For Your New Home

How To Prepare For Your New Home You’ve had the auction, tick! You’ve booked the moving van, tick! Now it’s time to get ahead before the big day with this handy list of jobs that can be done well in advance of the move so you are ready for your new home. With a little.

5 easy ways to add value to your home

Add value to your home with these easy tips Simple changes can have big results. Follow these easy updates to maximise your home’s potential without blowing the budget.   1. Hit the walls A fresh paint job should never be underestimated. Crisp white is classic and offers a clean palette for buyers to add their.

Get Your Outdoor Areas Ready For Spring

It’s warming up so that means we’re spending more time outside, hooray! But is your exterior ready for some springtime entertaining? Spring jobs like pruning bushes, rejuvenating lawns and scrubbing decks are all ideal when the weather isn’t too wet and the heat is manageable, so grab your gardening kit and head outside to get.

How to Style Your Rental on a Budget

Even if you don’t own your home you can still live beautifully and make your rental property feel special with some creative ideas that don’t cost the earth. When it comes to landlord limitations that prevent you from hanging artwork or painting walls, take inspiration from these nifty styling tips that will help you inject.