2018

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Norma's Top Home Improvement Tips

Hello! My name is Norma. I would like to offer you a very warm welcome to my blog. Having a home which you enjoy living in is very important. After all, you spend a lot of your life at home. When I retired, I decided I was going to make my home into a palace. I called in a team of building and garden contractors and planned out the changes I would like to make. I am so pleased with the result of the work, I decided I would start this blog so I could continue to explore my new found passion.

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Common Pests and How They Are Treated

23 October 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

There are a number of pests that can live in or around your property. The treatment used will depend on the pest. The three most common pests are ants, bed bugs and termites. Signs of ants If you observe a large number of ants in or around your property, you may have an ant infestation. You may also notice an ant nest, which looks like a small dirt mound. However, some types of ants make nests in walls or darker places, so these nests will be less likely to be observed. Read More …

Factors you should consider when starting a wholesale tree nursery

26 September 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

When you are starting any business, most experts will advise you start small and grow your business as time goes by. Notably, when you want to start the business of growing plants and supplying them to various retailers, the word 'small' becomes somewhat relative. Wholesaling is in itself a large business venture that should be executed carefully aside from the licences and permits required. Below are some areas that you need to focus on when considering starting a wholesale tree nursery. Read More …

2 Kitchen Elements That Are Worth Investing in When Renovating

10 September 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you're planning to remodel your kitchen, then you no doubt have a wishlist in mind when it comes to the look and the features of your new space. Unfortunately, the ultimate kitchen of your dreams will probably also come with a hefty price tag that probably won't match up to the reality of your budget. For this reason, your kitchen remodelling project, like many other Australian homeowners', is likely to be made up of compromises over what you want and what you can actually afford. Read More …

How to Choose the Right Mesh for Screens

15 August 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

When buying new screens for your home's windows or entryway doors from a mesh supplier, you may be surprised to discover that there is a wide variety of mesh from which to choose. Finding the right mesh for your home's windows and doors is important, as mesh that is too big may let in insects and other creepy crawlers, while mesh that is too small may get in the way of air circulation and sunlight. Read More …

Why French Doors Make a Transformative Addition to Your Home

26 July 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Doors are typically one of the most overlooked structural features of a home. Granted, every homeowner knows they will need various entries for their residence. However, most choose something that will open and shut without considering what impact it will have on the overall aesthetic and function of the space. One of the splendid ways of updating your residence is by installing French doors. Depending on where you place them, they can have a significant influence on the feel and visual appeal of the entire house. Read More …