When moving house, a number of people have an agreement with the buyer and leave their white goods such as refrigerators, washing machines etc, behind. This is largely true if these appliances are part of any fitted kitchen. However, if you are planning on taking your white appliances with you, there are some things you…
Over the next few years, the real estate market in the Northern Beaches is slated to get a boost. Though this effect may not be evident in the short term, there is bound to be a major positive impact over the next few years. The reason – Construction of the highly-controversial new hospital project at…
There are a number of activities and attractions in Sydney ranging from harbour cruises, hot air ballooning to zoos. But when there is rainfall, it can put a damper on all these plans and anyone who stays in Sydney is spoiled by sunshine – as a rule every Aussie has very low tolerance levels when…
If you are planning on a fresh look for your home this year and are wondering what kind of décor to use and which color paint to use on your walls, it’s a good idea to know what’s trending. Though interior design trends change every year, it’s good to be aware of what’s current- you…
Over the years, there has been a distinct change in the methods of care for antique furniture. This furniture is functional and stays looking good for centuries. The method of caring for it is very different from caring for standard pieces. Using fasteners, adhesive and polishes can drastically impact the current & future value of…
Though it’s not possible to know if and when a flood is going to impact your home, being prepared will help you deal with it in a much better way. It’s important to a have an emergency plan in place and it has to be something effective that you will be able to complete as…
Moving to the Northern Beaches is one of the smartest decisions you can make. You will find friendly neighbourhoods that are also very clean and safe. There are very high quality educational institutions and many activities and classes that can keep your children occupied when they are not at school. And when the weekends or…
Chances are that by the time you have kids, you may have lived in many different homes (rental or otherwise) and will have been through the exercise of packing, hauling, moving and unpacking and settling into a new place, several times. But children may have known and lived in only one home and the move…
Every parent who has small kids knows how challenging it can be to keep the little ones occupied in the vacations or at times when they are not at school. If you have moved to the North Shore, you will find that there is no dearth of fun activities for kids– they will enjoy learning…
If living right by the ocean is what appeals to you, and you have decided to move to the Northern Beaches, there are a lot of good things waiting for you here. There are endless sandy beaches, the sun, blue skies and great food- it’s the one place in Australia that promises a fantastic beachside…