2017

  • If You Have Asbestos Shingles Outside, Should You Remove Them Yourself?


    If you're thinking about a major home restoration, you may be looking at the exterior siding and figuring out how you're going to replace it. If your home was built before the 1960s, there is a significant chance that the outside cladding contains an element of asbestos. Is this a restoration job that you should attempt yourself and if so, what do you need to know? Isn't It Easier Outside?
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  • When Is It Time to Move to a Retirement Apartment?


    If you're retired or at retirement age, and your kids have grown and left the family home, you may be facing the decision of staying in that home versus moving into a retirement apartment. There are many pros and cons of either choice, and the comfort of being in a home where you've lived for many years is just as important as any other consideration. However, note a few advantages of retirement apartments, and some signs that it might be time to consider such a move: 
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  • 3 Mistakes You Should Not Make When You Want to Rent a Home


    Looking for a home to rent can be very tiresome. This is because there are many available options but one has to select carefully to find a suitable house based on their budget and specifications. You can decide to use local real estate agents to assist you to look for a house, or you can go online and check the available options. Regardless of your approach, there are several mistakes that you should not make when you want to rent a house.
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  • 3 Effective Considerations To Spot A Good Location For Your Bakery


    If you've decided to open a small bakery, then you've got to consider a number of factors to make it successful. From baking equipment to food handling licenses, everything requires careful consideration – including the location you choose. Here are some effective ways to spot a good location for your bakery's success. Visibility – Your Bakery Should Be Easy To Find When you first open your bakery, it's unlikely that people know who you are, so you must choose a high-visibility location that is easy to find.
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  • 4 Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspection is Necessary When Buying a Home


    Buying a home is a big achievement for most people. The excitement of getting that dream home might make you overlook the necessity that lies in conducting a pre purchase inspection. To some, this might seem like an unnecessary exercise. But as you will see below, there are key benefits that come with doing a building inspection before purchasing a home. 1. You will be able to evaluate the cost of repairs
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  • Dealing with the stress of a big move


    Moving house can be a very stressful experience. Packing, planning and paperwork can feel never-ending, and the scale of the project can be daunting, especially if you're moving over a long distance. Although the time around a move is a busy one, it's important to do what you can to minimise the stress. Here are a few tips.  Start early As soon as you know you're going to move, you'll want to get started on some parts of the moving process.
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  • Why Buying a Property That Hasn't Been Built Yet Could Be a Good Idea for You


    Money makes the world go around, and it's almost always the primary driver in the housing construction market. In other words, investors and banks want to get money flowing in as quickly as possible in relation to any new construction project, and as a consequence, an increasing number of developments are being marketed "off the plan." This means that these developers are selling the promise of a complete product, rather than the finished item and are taking advantage of the general clamour for new purchases in the industry.
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  • Crockery, Cutlery and Cockroach Chicanery: Why Cockroaches Choose to Nest in Dishwashers


    No matter how clean your home or apartment is, there are many places that could provide a home for a cockroach colony. Dirt is not the sole prerequisite for a cockroach infestation. Cockroaches require heat, humidity, water and of course—food. A dishwasher, unfortunately, offers all of these things. They Don't Mind the Temperature Yes, the temperatures inside a running dishwasher can reach 75 degrees Celsius and that is enough to burn a human or cockroach.
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  • Selling Your Home? Here are Property Improvements that Will Add Value


    If you are preparing your home for sale, you may be wondering what kind of home improvements will add the most value to it. With the prevailing market trends and stiff competition in the Australia's real estate market, ensuring that your property is physically appealing to buyers is a crucial requirement if you want to sell fast. Property improvements can either be low-cost methods or expensive, and all can significantly increase the returns on investment.
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