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Things to Consider When Re-Decorating

So the time has come when you simply need a change in your home, maybe your not even sure what room or rooms that you would like to redecorate perhaps you just need a change. This usually occurs at around the 3 year mark of home ownership having marked your style on your home when you first bought it. So what sort of things should you be considering when looking to improve your home? And what is the best way to go about it? Here are some tips for you on making your decision and to help you work out…

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Why a Black or Dark Granite Worktop is an Excellent Choice

Dark or black granite has become ever more popular in recent years, as the trend for kitchens and bathrooms have gone to darker, more sophisticated colours and patterns for worktops. Even though granite is readily available in a host of other colours, such as beige, white, or even other jewel-toned colours such as green, blue, or pink, black, or dark granite worktop still gives a bathroom or kitchen a truly amazing, beautiful look. Considerations when looking for a granite worktop – and which themes dark or black granite work with When you are looking for the ideal worktop, whether it’s…

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The Environmental Benefits of Using Vinyl Cladding for your Home

Australia has some of the harshest weather conditions in the world, from arid semi-deserts and temperate climates to the damp, tropical climates of the north. That is why many homeowners need to take certain measures to protect their houses from the ravages that weather can play on them. Luckily for the concerned residents, there are a few solutions that can give adequate protection to their homes, without sacrificing on their aesthetic qualities. Come Rain, Sleet Or Arid Wind First introduced in the 1950’s to the US and Canadian market, there has been a neat solution which has, for over 50…

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Tips to get the most out of your washing machine

Doing the laundry is one chore that most of us simply hate. Add to that, the cost of running a washing machine daily is worrisome. However, to help you out with this worry, listed below are some of the best tips to make your washing machine more energy efficient and reduce its running costs: Star it up! With appliance brands becoming more and more environment conscious, their products reflect so too. Opt for, or upgrade to a washing machine which is Energy Star certified. This means that the more the stars on your washing machine specifications, the better it is…

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Save Big with Groupon Coupons!

One of the largest deal-a-day sites, Groupon is now tackling the coupon game. They said they have teamed up with over 9,000 retailers to offer exclusive coupons to visitors who visit the Groupon Coupon website and click around. With more than 70,000 coupons available, there are lots of ways to save money on something you might need from fashion to electronics and everything in between! Groupon Coupons are an awesome way to save on travel essentials like clothing, luggage, electronics, etc. from stores like JC Penney and Kohl’s and a lot more. You could literally save hundreds of dollars if you play the coupons right. Check it…

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The 5 best life hacks you never knew

Life can be hard sometimes, but by using your head, you can make it flow much smoother than before. The best life hacks you never knew will transform how you do things on a day to day basis, so get a notepad and pen ready so you can take some serious notes…! 1) Clean your keyboard with post-it notes Got an embarrassingly dirty keyboard, but haven’t the first clue about how to go about cleaning it? Don’t shell out a wad of $20 bills to have some techie do it for you when you can use all those post-its you…

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