If you’re planning on taking a year off and travelling, chances are you’ll need to invest in a self storage unit (like those at Lisarow Self Storage) for all your household items till you return. Packing your household pieces properly will ensure that they remain in unspoiled condition, so you won’t have to worry about them. Glassware items are most vulnerable to breakage and damage because of their delicate nature, so extra care must be taken when packing these items.…
Have you found asbestos on your residential property and you don’t know what you should do? You might have heard that asbestos is dangerous, and it is – for that reason you should deal with the matter carefully. There are a variety of options available to you, and the one you select should depend on the specifics of your situation. Here are some common guidelines for what can be done when you find asbestos in your home:…
If you want a break from those typical package holidays at touristy destinations or simply want to get away from your home more often, then you should consider the motorhome lifestyle. It’s becoming increasingly popular around Australia and for good reason. This country is blessed with so many beautiful places to visit, ideal for this type of getaway. To whet your appetite, why not consider a two-week overland trek from Sydney to Cairns with your new motorhome?…
Finding the right type of self-storage is idea for those who have a cluttered apartment and need more space or for those who are planning to relocate. Self-storage also comes in handy if you are looking to store a classic car, or just need that extra space in your home. When it comes to shopping for self-storage, however, first-time renters may want to consider the types of storage available to you and that suits your needs.…
Choosing the best window treatments for a small room can be a challenge, as you don’t want your window coverings to overpower the space either physically or visually. However, you may want your full privacy in the room as well. Consider some great ideas for window treatments that work for any small room.
1. Curtain panels
Most curtains are large and heavy and oversized, but panels are a good choice for small spaces.…
There’s something wonderful about throwing dinner parties. They’re a relaxed, intimate environment in which you can have some excellent conversations with a small but select group of people. It’s like a halfway house between an actual party - which can be too loud and busy for a serious conversation - and going for coffee with friends, which doesn’t have the same sense of ‘occasion’. If you’re living in a small space, though, it can be difficult to find enough room.…
While vintage kitchen containers and cutlery can add charm to a kitchen, the reality is that vintage kitchen fittings and stoves don’t tend be as charming. They can be hard to clean and hard to maintain. They also tend to cook unevenly which can be challenging for cooks used to contemporary kitchens. As the Australian cuisine has changed and moved away from roasting, baking and grilling towards stir-fries, salads and smoothies, the kitchen needs different equipment and spaces for food preparation and cooking.…
If you’ve been successful so far this year with growing some vegetables, it can be little disheartening to see them shrivel up as the temperatures rise. Here are some things you can do to help your garden survive the summer heat.
Mulch the garden beds
Mulch is extremely important in protecting young seedlings from the summer sun and absorbing some of the heat from the sun so that the root system does not bake.…
Cleaning shower screens is never fun, but it is a necessary evil you can’t do without—especially when you want your bathroom to look spotlessly clean. Fully framed, semi-framed and frameless shower screens are popular choices in modern bathrooms because they are adept at retaining water and soap scum in the shower area without wetting and dirtying the rest of the bathroom floor.
Over time, you may find that your glass shower screens start looking dull and worn out with murky spots that seem almost impossible to get rid of.…