Starting your own business is certainly not something you can just dive into. You need to really consider all the angles and bring in the right help if you want to support yourself and live the dream life. Here are some of the biggest questions you need to have answered before you jump in.

Looking for something different to entertain the kids these school holidays, why not make a scarecrow?

In my previous blog Garden Design Tips For Selling Your Home I went into looking after your home entrance to ensure a first impression that sparkles. In this post, I thought we'd spend some time talking about the opposite end of the house, that back yard.

Be careful not to underestimate the power of your garden when it comes to selling your home. A well-presented garden can add as much as 20 percent to the final sale total. It's a figure that's not to be sneezed at and will probably be enough to get you motivated to pull on the gardening gloves.

Commercial property, just like any other property investment has its fair share of risks and trip-up points. Here's what I've seen time and time again.

While you wait to build up your savings or get know your property well enough to make your future renovations count here are some great ways to improve your space without the cost and mess of actual renovations.

While it might seem daunting to patch a hole in the wall yourself, it is actually a task you might want to consider taking on.

The purpose of a property investment company is to buy property to make a profit while reducing the liabilities and risks to each individual investor. There are benefits and disadvantages for a company purchase of property over an individual purchase so it's important to look into all the facts before you proceed to make sure you have a good match for your purposes.

As well as creating a space for you to enjoy with family and friends, a great outdoor barbeque set up will also add loads of value to your home. Set the scene for an incredible lifestyle that will reap rewards over and over.

I thought I would go into commercial property loans a little more because there are several factors you want to be ready for if you apply for a loan on a commercial property. Even if you have previously applied for residential properties and know the system, you may still be caught out with some of the additional requirements commercial property loans can throw at you.

There is nothing quite as comforting as a well-made bed with stiff, clean sheets to welcome you in at the end of a long day. Even though we might not be able to fully appreciate every minute of it, we spend a really large amount of time in bed (a third of our life) and while much of that time is clocked up to sleep, we also use that bed time to snuggle in from a storm, recover from illness or injury, read, watch movies, cuddle loved ones, have sex, and every now and then eat some toast or ice cream.

The real difference between residential and commercial property investment is in your mindset and targeted end result.

You are probably itching for a clean-up this time of year. Now is the time to seize the moment and tackle those jobs you have been putting off all year. Here are five ways you can get started and be inspired by how simple and easy it is to get your spring clean done and dusted.

If you are looking for some unique landscaping ideas that include low maintenance, aesthetic balance and hardiness you might want to consider Australian native plants.

Over the past few articles, we have looked briefly into this first homebuyer saving options and gone over some of the items you need to take into consideration. We end here with some directions you can take to seek professional advice on whether the FHSS is the right choice for you.