Author: Liam Smith

Liam Smith is a young and aspiring Australian blogger with a passion for everything related to home, design and lifestyle. He has a B.Sc. in Interior design and is an avid reader.

7 Ways To Design a Home Office For Productivity

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People like to say that technology is closing down many doors and businesses, but they fail to see all the new opportunities the same technology has created. With the invention of the internet, you don’t have to strive to get an office job to make a decent living anymore. New, digital careers are becoming more and more popular. That’s not without a reason. The internet allows you to combine your work and personal life like never before. By working from home, you get to keep an eye on the household, get chores done, and still watch your kids grow up while putting a roof over their head.

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Turn your home into a playground for generations

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If you have a basement, an attic or some other space available, consider turning it into a game or entertainment center for the whole family. Even though it requires some extra money and time, it will be worth it. Spending countless hours in the playground with your kids, watching movies with your spouse or sports games with your friends will make up for the time lost in the renovation. Just figure out what you want and start remodeling!

Here are a few tips on how to make your house into a playground:   

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Plan a Sydney Weekend Getaway

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Sydney is a great city that is full of history, culture, and entertainment. It’s no surprise that people love living here and visiting the city. However, sometimes you want to take a break from the hectic metropolis and go on a sightseeing trip. Luckily, Sydney is surrounded by a bunch of wonderful places that are ripe for exploring. If you’re planning a getaway, you should consider some of these examples.

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5 Ways to Create a more Sustainable Shipping Environment

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It would appear that the shipping industry of today is all about making profit, whatever the cost. Although owners of shipping companies do love the sound of green bills, they are becoming increasingly aware of the impact global transport has on the environment. That is why we are witnessing more and more sustainable shipping solutions that are designed to decrease environmental print. This is something that end users know how to appreciate and such a method actually decreases the total shipping cost, so suitability pays off in the end. If you are unsure of the exact measures that you need to take, then here are just 5 ways in which your shipping environment can become sustainable, regardless of the size of the enterprise.

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How to Plan a Party that Kids and Adults Will Enjoy

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Summer is the perfect opportunity to spend time outside with your family and friends. It’s also a great time for parties. Organising one just for adults is quite easy, but finding a good babysitter may come as an obstacle for many parents. If you’re thinking about throwing a party for both kids and adults but you’re unsure if it’s really challenging as it may seem, don’t worry. It’s easier than you might think. With the right tips, you’ll provide great entertainment for everyone on the guest list and inspire your friends to do the same. Here are some useful ideas that will help you become a master planner of family-friendly parties.

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Yearly Home Maintenance Checklist

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Being a homeowner is one of the greatest feelings in the world, but it also comes with its fair share of responsibilities. Namely, having your own place is great and all, but you need to maintain it, fix it up as often as possible, work on it properly. For this reason, you should have regular maintenance checklists. There are certain things you need to do on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. Today we will be dealing with the annual maintenance work needed to keep your home in tip-top shape.  Get a pair of gloves, a notepad, a pen, and a flashlight, and get to work.

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Mothers Day Walk Through – Guide for Newbies

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Let’s face it, the person who has given you the gift of life deserves everything that you can give her. Many people reckon that there mightn’t be the right gift to give to the mother since her love and affection is priceless. And that is how you should look at this year’s Mother Day, as the day to celebrate your mother’s love, affection and care towards you. Don’t feel pressured about what to give her, in the end, it is your mum, and she would certainly be grateful even with a thank you note accompanied with a cup of coffee in the morning. However, you do need to make her feel special and unique this day and give her the present she would cherish. If you are a novice in this field, here are the ideas on what to buy.

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The Cleaning Checklist You Need in Your Life

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We all like clean homes, but unfortunately, we lack time to regularly maintain and organize our living space. However, that is a problem that can easily be remedied with some cleaning tactics that will keep your home neat and won’t take too much of your free time. Namely, you will need the cleaning checklist that will help you stay on top of your chores and plan how to do them.

And here are some suggestions on what to include in this cleaning checklist.

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Set Your Priorities Straight: The Ultimate Home Renovation Checklist

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Homeowners usually do not think about any major renovations until the structural integrity of the house gets compromised. By then, it is too late to renovate, so you have to reconstruct and in some cases tear down your home and start anew. That is why a “preemptive renovation,” to put it like that, is much more feasible and you will gain a lot from it. The only problem is where to start? Furthermore, when the renovation starts, how do you determine its scale, i.e. which parts of the house get top priority and which rooms can wait a year or two? Another important thing is to not go overboard with the costs of your renovation. In order to get things right the first time, there should exist a checklist that you will go by when renovating your house.

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How to Successfully Balance Family and Work

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We live in a time of stressful jobs, traffic jams, tight schedules, and tough decisions. Life became more difficult than it was decades ago, and knowing how to find the balance between spending some quality time with your family and doing your best in the office is a skill that takes a lot to master. Successfully finding balance between your job and your family requires a set of admirable skills. Luckily, there is a way to achieve both, and if you think things through, you’ll end up not only with a successful career, but you’ll also have a wonderful family life.

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