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Woollen Rugs and Synthetic Rugs – Why the Price Difference?

Woollen Rugs Vs Synthetic Rugs - Whats the difference By Catwalk Rugs | designlibrary.com.au

By Toby Go - Catwalk Rugs Woollen Rugs and Synthetic Rugs - Why the Price Difference? Picture this! You’re browsing rugs online and notice the rather large price difference in woollen rugs and synthetic rugs. You think “They look pretty similar”… so what’s the deal? Countless of our users have asked the same question while shopping online for our modern high-end rugs and our cheaper synthetic rugs at Catwalk Rugs, so we’re going to answer that question here with all the facts laid bare for the silent majority that wonders without asking! Let’s address synthetic rugs first and do a few comparisons. The rug on the...

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6 Unique Ideas for Leftover Moving Boxes That Are So Much Fun!

6 Unique Ideas for Leftover Moving Boxes | designlibrary.com.au

By Clive Smith - Budget Self Pack Containers After the stress and excitement of moving has died down, you’re probably left with a bunch of moving boxes just laying around. And whilst the initial response is to simply ‘clean up the mess’, there’s actually a lot of fun and creative uses for leftover moving boxes to clear that clutter of brown chaos. You don’t need to be a mastermind either to make these creative solutions work. Whether it’s for family entertainment with the kids, or a DIY project you can get done yourself there’s many ways you can turn useless into useful...

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4 Ways To Renovate To Help The Environment

Written By Ashley Beaumont - Ecoliv 4 Ways To Renovate To help The Environment We often hear about renovating for profit, but how about renovating for the environment? You may have chosen a block which doesn’t face north or have constructed your home out of brick, but that doesn’t mean there are no options for those looking to make their home more sustainable. Ecoliv Eco Balanced - finely tuned contemporary home with an 8 star thermal rating. Housing efficiency is one of the biggest impacts we can have on the environment and a more efficient home is often kinder on your household bills. Below are...

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Interior Design Tools: 5 Tips Why You Need The Humble Notebook

The Humble Notebook An Interior Design Tool By Melinda McQueen | designlibrary.com.au

By Melinda McQueen - Melinda McQueen Design Interior Design Tools: 5 Tips Why You Need The Humble Notebook The Humble Notebook as an interior design tool would definitely be called old school, especially in this Hi Tech World we live in. It’s the humble notebook, but don’t underestimate the power of spending time cutting & pasting styles & pictures you like. In fact it can be addicting, much like Pinterest, but the notebook is a hard copy you can go back and revisit later. I can remember our design lecturer stating that the notebook is a perfect extension of your brain & memory...

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Moving House? Don’t Get Stung by an Overpriced Removalist

By Clive Smith - Budget Self Pack Containers Moving House? Don't Get Stung by an Overpriced Removalist Moving house can be an incredibly stressful and draining experience. You need to spend a lot of time preparing and even then, you can get caught out by companies that damage furniture, over charge or otherwise ruin your experience. Even if you get a great removalist, if you choose the wrong service it can make life really difficult. It’s important to minimise that risk as much as you can - research is the key. Types of Removalists Truck Hire The cheapest option also comes with the most work. You’ll need...

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5 Easy and Effective Projects To Increase Your Home’s Value

5 Easy Project to Increase Your Homes Value - By Vicki Brereton From Decor Interior Style | designlibrary.com.au

By Vicki Brereton - Decor Interior Style 5 Easy and Effective Projects To Increase Your Home’s Value Home renovation “reality” shows like The Block reveal just how much money can be made from a full-on property renovation. As a home renovator, you know that a well-thought-out overhaul of your property can have a massive impact on its value. But of course a big renovation project comes with big costs. Even less ambitious projects – like renovating your kitchen or bathroom – can cost anywhere from $10,000 up to $30,000. However there are a few simple and inexpensive changes you can make now to your...

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Curb Appeal Increases the Value of Your Home

Curb Appeal Adds Value To Your Home - Fencemakers | designlibrary.com.au

By Ricky Hee Fencemakers Increase the Resale Value of Your Home with Curb Appeal To put it simply, curb appeal is that “wow” factor your home gets from the street looking in. The outside appearance of your home and yard can do a lot for the overall impression. It can add a significant amount of potential value to offers coming your way. And it definitely will help you get more attention from prospective buyers. It’s Proven: Curb Appeal Matters to Buyers Home research firm Zillow conducted a survey in 2014 asking people what the biggest home improvement items should be for sellers. Can you...