I hired a storage space (c 2,5 cubic m) when we were putting our house on the market. I needed to make the house look better, and I also needed to start the packing process. Because it was 20 km away, I thought long and hard about everything that went into that space, as compared to what I could donate, sell or trash. Amazing how much stuff is around, but not important at all. Let's just say that I got rid of more than I stored. And since we moved into our new house, I've eliminated another few car boot loads. My motto: if it isn't important enough to be in your house, in use or on display, it sure isn't important enough to spend money storing it.

Once the construction of a new house has been completed, the next step is to paint it. Most of the time this will be included in your new build price. This completes the house and gives it the final appearance before you move your furniture in. Another time when you are required to paint you home is when renovating it. Since the paint highly determines the final look and of your house, it’s important that you get it done right. While you could try to do this yourself, hiring a professional has many advantages. What Should a Good Painter Do? The first thing that a good painter needs to do is to understand what you need. You cannot just tell a painter to do what they think is right. Even if you don't know the exact colours you wish to use, a professional will be able to hear you goals and give you suitable options. You have your own preferences and once you relay this to a professional, they should spend time to understand what needs to be done. After this, it is time for them to come up with a quote. Reasons to Hire a Professional A good way to be certain that the painting will give you the desired results is by hiring a professional painter. Professionals are not only trained on the best techniques to use, but they have the relevant experience to know how to handle every situation. Professional painters such as Advanced Painting in Sydney, can provide you with options and advise on how things will look before starting any work. You can avoid costly mistakes this way too. Another one of the most important reasons you should hire a professional painter is that you have a warranty on their work. Sure they may cost more, but they are less likely to make errors than yourself and if anything does go wrong in the future such as peeling paint or bubbles, they will come back and repair their work. Working with a professional painter will help you eliminate the frustration of a poorly done job. A reputable painter ensures detailed preparation and a perfect finish without any messes or drips. Having the best results from a painting project is not easy when you are not experienced. It’s only a professional who can make certain that the paint is mixed correctly and the results are what the you desire. While boosting the aesthetic appeal of your house, professionals ensure that nothing is damaged by the paint such as the furniture or the pavement.

Vases and pot plants on top of books and magazines make no sense, that always draws my eye and feels uncomfortable regardless of how beautiful everything else is.

In response Lauren: trying to be succinct and discreet… It’s late September, I’m in Tassie and the Premier announces interstate travel will not recommence until December 16th. Daughter is marrying in Victoria on Jan 8th. With work & Xmas, too few shopping days. Also there are several lead up events, so I need several outfits. I’m slight but well endowed, so shopping is tricky and, because of Covid, several intrastate boutiques have closed. I usually shop in Melbourne anyway. Tell the stylist my go to designer but make it clear I only want alternatives. Had lengthy conversation/email, including measurements and video, about what does and doesn’t work for my body type. I received 1. the name and website of one boutique which didn’t allow returns 2. one dress from a store that said, when I rang, that they told “professional” it wouldn’t fit. 3. the suggestion I try my go to designer. No follow up. Still cross, not so much that it was unsuccessful but that I got nothing from my spend and, importantly, no acknowledgement. I rarely give bad reviews, but I was tempted. Morale: under promise / over deliver because online services live and die by reviews 👆🏻Neither succinct nor discreet, but I like to see young businesses thrive so I’m over sharing. Good luck with it all. And don’t underestimate how important a good, not just interested in minimising tax, accountant will be 😉