I used to live on Sunshine Coast also worked in real estate agency there. Properties backing on to a golf course (with the exception of Horton Park Golf course in Maroochydore as the council is currently trying to buy it for CBD purposes) have always sold for more money than other houses in the same street. Beware you do not overspend – the people…[Read more]

I always paint first and do floors last – reason being that any paint spills down… and on to your beautiful new floorLeaving the old floor covering there while painting (especially ceilings) makes an excellent drop sheet – you will have to lift up floor coverings around the edges of your skirting boards though before painting them, as your new…[Read more]

"I would rather avoid it to be with my boys as they are at an age where I think it would make them pretty upset, but I guess kids can be pretty strong and understanding as well."Yes, they can be but PLEASE do not underestimate the trauma to children of having their mum and dad split up. You can pretty it up any way you like, but in the end if m…[Read more]

Hi Jacqui,I agree with Frankey's comments – I have rented a property with polished floors and had to put carpet or felt under my dining table and chairs as they were scratching the varnish. On the other hand, the floor had not recently been varnished and I believe this was redone after we left.One of my sons is a floor coverer who lays a lot of v…[Read more]

Someone told me many years ago never to paint in pure white as it attracts insects – tint instead to an offwhiteI have renovated many houses since and always tint my whites now – it seems to work for me and it's amazing how many offwhites can look like white and still have that lovely fresh lookAnother tip from a painter when I was trying to…[Read more]

Hi TiffanyAre you talking about Pelican Waters Sunshine Coast Qld? Lorraine