Thinking of taking on the task of repainting your home’s exterior? Before you pop open a paint can, there are a number of steps you first need to take in order to ensure that your surfaces are clean, dry, sound and possibly even primed. The thought...
Stylists are experts at turning bland houses into stunning homes that wouldn’t go amiss in the pages of home decor magazines. It’s therefore no surprise that interior stylists can offer great advice on how to best decorate your home. Find your inspiration Before you spend a cent...
Before you know it, winter will arrive, which means your home will soon be exposed to damaging elements. We’ve gathered the following 5 practical tips to help your home weather the cold. Preparation is everything Get the ladder out and give the exterior a good once-over....
Dulux Australia The team at Dulux believe that the colour choices we make should help us to feel balanced in our lives. To find Dulux’s colour tips and to help bring life into a neutral space, visit their trends page for Summer and Autumn 2018 inspirations Haymes Paint Haymes...
First off, let us wish you a happy and prosperous New Year! If your resolution for 2018 is to give your pool a fresh coat of paint, we’re here to help. We’d always recommend getting a professional pool painter in to do the job, but if...
Over the summer holidays, you’ll probably have more time on your hands. Maybe you’ll have a look at the tired exterior of your house and think to yourself: “Looks a bit ragged, but let’s leave it for another year.” Or, “It looks terrible, but I...
Give your place some serious street appeal with these tips and tricks for exterior paints and colour schemes. Match Your Home’s Style When you’re picking colours, take inspiration from fixed elements such as driveways and stonework. Normally three colours should do the trick: for the main walls,...
When choosing a white colour for your home, it can be difficult to know where to start. The first tip would be to think about how you want the space to feel. This will help you decide whether to choose a cool or warm shade of...
When you purchase a property, you’re ultimately looking to bring in a significant rental return and grow your investments. However, if your property is in desperate need of some love, you may be compromising its worth. The good news is that you can easily do basic...
If this is the case, then you’re probably asking yourself if you should stain or paint. It’s no easy job to decide, as both methods have their pros and cons. Whichever method you choose, you’ll need to make sure you use a stain or paint...