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Ways to make your home stand out on your street

August 22, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post We go to great lengths to decorate our home interiors, but it's often the exterior that needs a bit of an update. As the first view that people have of our homes, the front garden or yard is of great importance.  There are many ways to make your home stand out on your street, without breaking the bank or annoying your neighbours. Here are a few simple things you can do to boost your home's kerb appeal. Add an ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, kerb appeal, Top Tips

These outdoor staging tips will increase your property selling price

June 25, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Since the COVID19 pandemic, people have begun looking at outdoor living spaces through a new lens. Spending more time outside helped lots of us survive the worst waves of the pandemic and all those weeks of lockdown, and now it’s become a habit that many people want to stick with. When looking for a new home, most buyers want somewhere with outdoor space that they can make the most of. They are looking for a home where ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Home, kerb appeal, outdoor entertaining, outdoor lighting, outdoor living, Selling your house, water feature

Why door number signs can help your home stand out

February 2, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Having a beautiful garden is one of the best ways to make your home stand out. However, if you'd like to focus on the building itself, there are lots of other ways to give your home kerb appeal. You could focus on the finish of your home, such as using cladding or paint on the walls, keeping windows in good condition, or sprucing up the driveway. These are all pretty major projects, but one often overlooked yet simple ...

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How to choose the best wall mounted post box for your home

December 8, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Is your letterbox letting you down? This essential element of our home’s entrance is often overlooked as a purely functional item, but giving your letterbox some attention is a simple way to make a good first impression with your home. Whether you’d like to replace a less-than-lovely letterbox, or are simply keen to increase security when it comes to your mail, a wall mounted post box is a great option. The ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Home, home accessories, home improvement, Home maintenance, home security, kerb appeal, letter box

Add value to your home with your outdoor space

October 25, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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External post by Susannah Hammond If you’re thinking of selling your property, you’re probably already wondering about ways to add value to your home before you put it on the market. Most of us start with interiors projects such as clearing clutter, repainting walls, replacing tired kitchen cabinet doors, or adding some fresh new bathroom tiling. This all helps to show your home in its best light, but it’s just as vital to make the most of ...

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