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How to Wow Potential Buyers and Renters with Your Property

If you’ve decided to either put your house on the market or rent out your property, don’t be surprised if you come across a bunch of ‘picky’ people that have a (negative) thing or two to say about your home. Even if you see your house as the perfect property for the average buyer or renter, bear in mind that every secondhand home could use a few improvements to make it more attractive. 

From obvious house repairs such as ripped carpeting, to new additions that enhance the aesthetic appeal; the goal is to wow potential buyers/renters so that you have the upper hand when it comes to negotiations. What’s more,

Super Quick Tips to Speed Clean Your Kitchen!

Who doesn’t enjoy spending time in the kitchen with their family and friends for company? It’s almost like a hangout spot with food and drinks at your disposal while you enjoy some lighthearted conversations. Of course, a kitchen is primarily a place where you cook and perhaps, eat a snack or meal, so it’s no surprise that things tend to get pretty messy from time to time, or on a daily basis!

The thing about kitchens is that almost everything in it gets used on the regular. From pots and pans, to appliances and ingredients, things get moved out of place; grease finds its way around the room; food spills

Paradise Found: Five Pollution-Free Beaches Across the World

We live on a beautiful planet, but it seems we sometimes forget this fact. If we don’t act soon to curb over-consumption of single-use plastics, we are in danger of losing our coastlines beneath a sea of waste.

In the following article, we will dive into the world’s most idyllic beach locations – genuinely unspoilt paradises – to showcase what we are putting at risk through our ill-considered behaviour. We will uncover hidden hinterlands in the hope we awaken the world to the treasures we have at our fingertips; riches we must preserve so that our children can enjoy the same natural wealth. 

Whether for their crystal-clear waters, bleached-white sand,

Why Vacuuming Carpets Just Isn’t Enough

There’s nothing like coming home and feeling the warmth and cosiness of your bedroom or living room, only for you to start sneezing once you get settled in. When this happens, our diagnosis of the situation would most likely be that your warm, cosy carpets are getting pretty dusty and hence, need to be vacuumed. However, before you do so, you might want to ask yourself when you last had those carpets deep cleaned. If your answer to that is along the lines of “not in a very long time”, or “never”, now might be the best time to do it! 

More often than not, you have a lot more

Why It’s Important to Have Your Mattress Cleaned

We all know the importance of cleaning our homes; it reduces stress levels and fatigue, removes allergens and pollutants, and makes our overall quality of life much better. Well, the same thing can be said about cleaning your mattress. You may not notice it, but your mattress is covered with all sorts of filth when viewed at a microscopic level. Many individuals don’t know this but humans shed skin and sweat in small amounts during their sleep. Over time, this builds up and makes the perfect breeding ground for fungi, bacteria, and dust mites.

If you haven’t had your mattress cleaned, it’s likely that your mattress is one of

How to Make Your Studio Apartment the Envy of Your Street!

When you think of a studio apartment, you think small, cramped up and dingy; perhaps, there is some truth in this, however, the misconception that people have about studio apartments is that these living conditions are inevitable. While they aren’t the most spacious homes to live in, there are many ways in which you can create more space and, in fact, transform your studio apartment into a comfortable, airy and absolutely gorgeous living space!

At the risk of sounding too direct, it should be mentioned that any home which appears to be cluttered and dull, is typically owed to neglect on the owners’ part. Yes, you have to dedicate some

What’s In and What’s Out? The 2019 Kitchen Cabinet Trends

The beautification and renovation of kitchen areas and cabinets have been a major home improvement project for many homeowners nowadays. Back in 2018, the kitchen cabinet trend focused on the minimal application of accessories, ready-to-assemble cabinets and the use of wooden products and other appliances that add to its aesthetic appeal.

Well, if you’re ready to jump on the bandwagon, here are some 2019 kitchen cabinet trends that will surely revitalise your kitchen and create a beautiful space to complement the rest of your home!

Countertops

There are a lot of countertop materials that come and go in the market, however, the popularity and demand for brilliant quartz finishes continue

What Should I Clean Daily, Weekly, and Monthly?

Do you ever wonder whether you’re cleaning certain things in your home too often or too irregularly? The truth is that not everything needs frequent cleaning, yet so many homeowners spend a lot of time and energy doing so. Now, this may seem like a good thing while in reality, you’re only doing more harm than good! For example, vacuuming carpets every single day can damage the fibres, or weaken the weave altogether. So yes, knowing what to clean and how often to clean it can be rather tricky.

What you need is an ideal schedule that doesn’t take up all of our time and energy, yet meets the ultimate …

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Clean a Glass Stovetop

What could be more gorgeous than a kitchen that’s completed with a beautiful glass stovetop? The way it shines and catches the light is a reminder to homeowners that they made the right choice when opting for glass over stainless steel! On the other hand, you can quickly come to regret this decision when grease and food spills start to mask every inch of your glass stove’s sheen. Nevertheless, when you know what a spotless glass stovetop looks like, a glimpse of a dirty one is enough to motivate homeowners to do something about it!

The best way to clean glass stovetops efficiently is to follow a step-by-step process. This

10 Tips to Make Your Bedroom 10x More Appealing!

Making up your bedroom is one of the most fun parts of home decorating! On the other hand, it can also present the biggest challenges because of the sheer amount of possibilities. After all, you want to make all the right decisions so that bedroom is perfect! Moreover, the fact that bedrooms are like personal sanctuaries for people, means a lot more thought goes into decorating and planning one.

For starters, you want your room to be functional and include whatever it takes to make it as comfortable as possible. On the other hand, everything must come together in good taste to make it appealing. Now, although there are endless