The Useful Blog Archives - The Style Podcast

Bright Ideas for Colourful Kerb Appeal

by Shelby Doogue | Apr 21, 2018 | Exterior, The Useful Blog

Bright ideas abound when it comes to the endless ways you can redecorate the interior of your home. But have you thought about bright ideas to add colour to the exterior of your home? The exterior of your home can often be more important than your interior design....

Exploring Flooring: 3 Most Popular Surfaces

by Eloise Barker | Apr 21, 2018 | Interior, The Useful Blog

Floors are often widely ignored when it comes to DIY because exploring flooring can be time-consuming and confusing for the inexperienced renovator. Despite being everywhere in your home, it can be easy to overlook flooring, covering them up and hindering their chance...

What’s Making Your Home Look So Dated?

by Eloise Barker | Apr 9, 2018 | Interior, The Useful Blog

If your home has not received any TLC for a few years now, it is likely that it has become a bit dated. There are some styles and trends that have achieved that elusive timeless status, meaning they will never go out of fashion, and these are the sorts of things you...

10 Practical Improvements To Unlock Your Homes’ Full Potential

by Eloise Barker | Apr 3, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

Practical improvements to your home will not only increase its value but also increase the enjoyment you gain from where you live. So what can you do that’s practical AND cost-effective? Every homeowner wants their home to feel as special and as loved as...

Mood Booster Benefits for Being Outdoors This Winter

by Shelby Doogue | Apr 3, 2018 | Fitness + Wellbeing, The Useful Blog

Need a little mood booster as the colder weather kicks in? Many of us use winter time as an excuse to hibernate, however, there are great mood booster benefits for actually getting out amongst Mother Nature. Even when it’s not particularly cold outside, we’re tired...

Maximizing Property Ownership in 2018

by Eloise Barker | Mar 30, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

Property ownership may be getting harder for many young people. However, if you are already a property owner you could maximize returns several ways. With the property prices shooting up sky-high in major cities across the globe, owning property may seem like a lofty...

How To Create An Airy Refreshing Home

by Felicity Darling | Mar 27, 2018 | Interior, The Useful Blog

An airy refreshing home is likely to be on the top of your ideal home list. But how can you achieve this outcome without spending a fortune or buying a beach house? The best homes feel “open” even if they may not be open plan. A light and spacious design allows the...

Home Asset Management 5 Ways

by Shelby Doogue | Mar 22, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

Home asset management isn’t about financial planning but it can save you thousands of dollars. If you haven’t considered the various aspects of home asset management then these top 5 areas will help keep your property healthy. Everyone enjoys having nice...

Creating An Eco-Friendly Home 5 Ways

by Eloise Barker | Mar 20, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

An eco-friendly home is the goal of almost every home owner. In some way, big or small, when you own a home you will look for ways to be sustainable and environmentally friendly. It’s just the way the world is heading. When redesigning your home there are many...

Hate Gardening? You’ll Love These Outdoor Space Ideas

by Felicity Darling | Mar 12, 2018 | Exterior, The Useful Blog

When you hate gardening it can be demotivating to think you MUST have a beautifully designed outoor space. There are other options for outdoor areas that peole who hate gardening just might love. Homes are bought and sold on the strength of their garden; people...