Nicholas Marr's Blog

Selecting a new garage door can be a challenge. As this home upgrade comes with a significant price tag, it's important to make the right decision. Some of the factors that will impact your choice include your location, your home's style, and how you use your garage. Here are six helpful tips for...

Gadgets are a staple part of our everyday life these days, and it seems no modern home is complete without the presence of a smart device. These pieces of technology are revolutionizing the home design space and changing the way we run our households. They make our lives easier and efficient and...

  As winter is getting closer, it is important to go through some maintenance tasks because you want to avoid potentially costly repairs. The problem is that it is often difficult to prepare and since you want to protect your home, here are some crucial tips that you absolutely have to remember....

  As a real estate agent, you’ll need to protect your licenses at all costs. Without them, you’ll be unable to operate and could risk losing your career and your business. Fortunately, protecting your real estate license isn’t as difficult as it may sound. In fact, the steps you take to retain y...

  When people are looking for a home in Australia, like anywhere else in the world, affordability is one of their biggest concerns. Unfortunately, Australia can be quite an expensive place to live, especially when it comes to housing.   While the listed prices of many homes are high, there are i...

    Healthy Homes Standards were drafted to improve the conditions of rental properties in NZ. According to research, nearly 600,000 households in New Zealand rent, and these properties are in poorer conditions than owner-occupied homes.   Damp, mouldy homes that are not insulated sufficiently ad...

      Everyone loves a home that has a swimming pool. Be it an in-law or a friendly neighbour, they are always going be very popular in the summer. However, having your own personal pool is considered by many to be a luxury, and often the large installation and maintenance costs can be very off-p...

Buying or selling a home is a huge decision, especially if you have lived on the property for a long time. That said, once you are ready to sell the property, you have to prepare to sell it. Since you only get one chance to make an impression, it is important to have the property ready so that t...

  A hot tub can be a very important purchase and could set you back a few thousand pounds. This is why it’s important that you get it right the first time. Buying the wrong unit could end up in disappointment and it may end up costing you lots of money in the long run. Finding the right tub take...

  People are aware of the changes occurring in our environment and as we become more familiar with global climate change, we are starting to do things to alter our ways and reduce the negative impact that we have on the world. Improving the efficiency of the buildings we live in or work in is a ...