A lot of pests are annoying but ultimately harmless to your home. However there are some pests which cause damage, whether that be to your home, your possessions or even yourself. We’re not mentioning every pest here, so this is by no means a complete list, but these...

There are a lot of things that you can do to lessen the risk of you and your loved ones being caught in a fire, and it all comes down to being prepared. There are a few easy ways that you can make your home a far safer place should a fire occur, and they might just...

There are a lot of us who don’t like spiders, and in Queensland there are a lot of them. Here’s a quick summary of one of my first weekends in Queensland. My husband went away for the weekend, leaving me alone in our flat. Everything was fine until I was joined by a...

Getting your home inspected probably isn’t in the forefront of your mind most of the time. But your home is one of your most valuable assets, not just for the money that it costs, but also because it’s where you and your family live. A lot of your time is spent in the...

You may have noticed us posting a lot of information about the smoke alarm legislation that came into effect 1st January 2017. There are a couple of reasons for this, the first being that we want to make sure everyone knows what’s going on so that they can get their...

Are you going to check your smoke alarms over Christmas? Everyone has heard the stories about how Christmas can cause a fire hazard in homes, there have been a lot of news articles warning us about the dangers, and telling us how to avoid a fire starting. But the best...

Household pests are a common feature of Queensland life. Not all pests are destructive, but they’re still not something that you want in your home. That’s why we’ve put together some of our best ways to keep pests out of your home. The term pest covers a range of...

You may already aware that last year the Queensland government rolled out its new smoke alarm legislation, calling for interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms, but for these of you who aren’t, don’t worry, you have time to get everything sorted. The basics of it is...

An open home is the perfect opportunity to gather valuable information about a property you’re looking to purchase.  By asking the right questions, you’ll be able to determine exactly what you think the property is worth and place your offers accordingly to ensure you...

Bougainvillea This gorgeous and vibrantly coloured plant is great for both ground cover or as a climber. They are a great option as they are beautiful and hardy, meaning they don’t require much maintenance. However, to get the best flowers make sure to place your...