Paint jobs needn’t be restricted to plain concrete or plastered walls. Your brick walls can also be given an inexpensive colour-injection that will totally transform your home. Before you crack open the paint cans though, there are a few tips and tricks to bear in mind. Be...
The outer layer of your home has two jobs to do: protect and attract. It’s the most visually exposed feature of your home, so it’s vital to get right. Practically, you need to choose materials which can help with thermal insulation, sound insulation and fire protection. Visually,...
Mould is a big fan of moisture. Anywhere you’re likely to find damp conditions, be it through water leaks or regular condensation, you’re also likely to come across mould. Bathrooms are a prime target, mainly thanks to limited air circulation and regular temperature variations between...
With the cold weather you’ll probably be spending less time swanning about outdoors, and much more time huddled up indoors. Instead of whiling away your weekends in front of the TV, why not use the opportunity to give your home a little DIY love? For instance,...
If you’re keen on protecting the planet, then going green with environmentally-friendly paint is definitely one way you can help. Just have a look at the following fantastic benefits: Low on VOC You’ll find VOC, which stands for Volatile Organic Compounds, in most paint brands. The issue with...
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...