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Moving with kids?

No matter how experienced or savvy  you are with relocation, every move causes challenges. Moving can be especially hard for kids with changes in neighborhoods and schools, along with saying good bye to friends. But with a little advanced preparation, the move can go more smoothly for the whole family. Click here to check out these six tips to help you plan your move with kids.

Your bedside table is more than just a spot to drop your phone

Your bedside table is more than just a spot to drop your phone. Think about what colour and style you want to carry through to the bedroom, that might me coastal, minimal or classic. Some bright flowers and a matching pillow case can work wonders.

Tips for moving

Unpack a box completely, and put everything away. If the movers unpack for you, they do just that… unpack and leave it in the middle of the room. They do not put anything a way. They will, however, take away all the boxes and wrappings. To get rid of excess boxes, freecycle them. Just leave them on the curb for the interested party.

A few key pieces

When styling the poolside for sale, think outside the box. I love this yellow surfboard really adds a pop of colour. 

Along with a few key pieces  and accessories, greenery never fails to inject life, colour and texture into a poolside area. 

Ask your local nursery which plants work best near your swimming pool, but as a general rule of thumb, Banksias, Agaves, Native Fuschias and Palms are popular picks for Australian pool areas.

An auction can be highly competitive

An auction can be highly competitive if there are multiple buyers interested in buying the property. The competitive bidding can cause the price to exceed the expected value of the property as people tend to bid higher than they originally expected to spend due to the high pace atmosphere of the auction.

Bathrooms

  Now the dull and dreary weather has left us and the sunshine is switched on, you will probably notice the mould  building in the grout of the shower recess and on the ceilings

•  Start by spraying all the effected areas with a mould cleaner, rinse and bingo instant fresh tiles
•  Replace any old mouldy grout
• Scrub the walls and ceilings
• Clean the interiors of the cabinetry
• Add some fresh new towels and soaps in vibrant spring colours

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