Are You Fully Protected Against Advancing Termites?

Everyone who owns a home in Australia should be worried about a pervasive and dangerous underground pest — the termite. This tiny creature can, if left to its own devices, eat you out of your house and home. Some people think that termites are only interested in a wood framed structure and if their home is built from concrete block or brick, they are in the clear. However, this is not the case, so what’s your best line of defence against these miniature monsters?…

What Not to Pack When Preparing to Move House

When you’re getting ready to move home, packing up all of your belongings is often the most stressful part of the whole affair. As long as you plan in advance, you can make sure it goes as smoothly as possible, but it’s still not the most enjoyable activity, with a lot of time and hard work involved. Once everything has been packed and transported to your new home, so begins the unpacking, which is usually a little bit more enjoyable, even if it is more hard work.…

Moving House: Three Essential Guidelines on Handling Household Furniture

Removing the furniture from your old home during the moving process can be stressful and overwhelming. In general, most furniture pieces such as beds, armchairs and couches are weighty and bulky. These properties cause physical strain during handling and might even result in personal injury. Moreover, the structure might be delicate, making the products susceptible to permanent damage. Therefore, if you are planning your move, you should contact a house removal company for professional assistance.…

Why You Should Always Request a Certain Document When Buying into a Shared Property Even Though You're Not Required to Do So

Have you ever heard the term “caveat emptor?” This is a Latin phrase that essentially means “buyer beware” and it is something that you should always bear in mind if you’re in the market to buy some property. Many experts believe that you should be especially careful when you’re buying a unit in a shared property, as many different individuals or entities are responsible for the condition of the building and its surroundings.…

When Pigeons Fowl Your Patio: 3 Little Known Ways to Keep Pigeons at Bay

Wherever there are humans, you can be pretty sure that pigeons won’t be very far away. This is especially true if you live in an area close to a shopping centre or restaurant. Your porch, eaves, windowsills, guttering and exposed pipe-work provide roosting and breeding areas for breeding pigeons and their young. If they like the area enough, you can also be sure that they’ll return to enjoy your hospitality next year.…