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The Important Role of Shadows in Home Design

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shadow on a home

When building a house or adding an extension to your existing home, you may excitedly think about all sorts of things — the theme, the fixtures you want or simply the extra living quality. But it is very rare that people think about the shadows in home design. Shadows that their new home or home extension may create.

For me (and you), shadows in home design play a critical role in every building and renovation project. Let me explain why and give you a few tips to keep your neighbours as friends.

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Before You Do a Kitchen or Bathroom Renovation – STOP

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before you renovate your kitchen

If you are thinking of renovating your bathroom or your kitchen in your new home… please stop.

Before you start picking out the tub and tiles and tearing down the cabinets, take some time and think long and hard about what you are about to do.

Don’t get caught up in the rush of renovating that you end up making short-term decisions and miss out on better options for your family.

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How to Add Value to Your Home While Renovating in Sydney

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They make it look so simple, but renovating to add value to your home is more complicated than DIY home renovation shows would have you believe. There is also a great deal more design, planning and money involved — so you want to make sure that you are investing your money into renovations that will eventually see returns.

The question is, how do you know you are investing in the right improvements?

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The 3 Biggest Design Problems In Sydney Homes Today – And How To Fix Them

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design problems in Sydney Homes

Your home is a very important place – much more than just the place where you eat and sleep.

Homes should do more than just reflect your design aesthetic, or likes and dislikes. It should address your personal and practical needs. It must be functional as it is beautiful–and that’s easier said than done.

In my experience there are three common fundamental design problems in Sydney homes today. Let me share them with you and elaborate on how I tend to go about fixing each.

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What To Do If Your Home Is In Danger Of Being Hit By Bushfire

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hit by bushfire

If your home is in a bushfire prone area, then you should already know to give special consideration to fire safety. Bushfires must be taken seriously as they can take away everything that belongs to you in one fell swoop.

Just recently, a bushfire that blazed in New South Wales, wreaked havoc across the small community of Uarbry. According to The Guardian, 12 out of its 19 homes were destroyed by the fire and it even claimed the historic Tongy Station which was worth around $20 million.

With that in mind, here are a set of strategies before, during and after bushfire.

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Australia’s Most Forgotten Retirement Asset?

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renovation retirement asset

Have you ever thought about how much money you need for retirement?

According to an article by News.com.au, the MLC Quarterly Australian Behaviour report/survey suggests that you need about $818,000 in savings and investments to retire.

If you are one of those people who already have more than this amount, then good for you. But for those who are worried that they cannot possibly come up with that kind of money, you might be surprised to find out that there is one retirement asset you might have overlooked – at least according to news.com.au…

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What Most People Fail To Consider Before Buying An Old House

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Buying an old house

When looking for a home, a lot of house hunters are considering the idea of purchasing an older home.

There are many reasons to get a house with a lot of history. For example, older homes tend to have sturdier construction, handcrafted sections, as well as a classy old world charm.

However, there are also some factors that house purchasers should be wary of. These structures can come with their own set of problems that potential buyers should expect.

Here are the top items that many people fail to consider when buying an old house.

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