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A PROPERTY expert has revealed the seven things which could be losing you money on your house price - and its bad news if you like an artificial lawn.

While its common knowledge to embrace a neutral colour scheme and get rid of clutter if youre putting your home on the market, it turns out theres a host of other mistakes youre probably making too.

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Thomas Goodman, property expert at MyJobQuote.co.uk claimed that despite DIY booming over lockdown with homeowners updating their pads on a budget, it could devalue your home in the long-run.

He claimed that ameteur jobs are easily spotted, and its better to invest in a professional.

Thomas pointed out: A spot of DIY might seem like an innocent task to do around the house, but after time youll be able to tell the difference.

Professional work is second to none in quality, when buyers step into your home and agents do a valuation, they will take note of details.

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Your DIY tiling job might look appealing to you, but amateur work doesnt have the same finish.

He said a DIY job on the cheap will usually backfire, and give buyers leverage to negotiate a lower price.

An artificial lawn is another feature which has boomed in popularity recently, with people using the faux grass to get their gardens looking lush all-year round.

But Thomas said: Artificial grass might be a low maintenance option, but it can deter some people away, especially if they are a young family.

Broken fences are a common feature of an unkept garden, fences add a sense of privacy to a property, so ensure yours is fixed and solid.

Thomas said kerb appeal is key, to invest in some bright flowers, plant pots and mow the lawn, adding first impressions count.

A spot of DIY might seem like an innocent task to do around the house, but after time youll be able to tell the difference

Weve all watched an interior show on telly and winced as theyve opened up a tin of neon paint.

Bright colours arent everyones cup of tea, but while it might reflect your personality - it wont sell your house.

Thomas said: Loud interiors might not appeal to all buyers.

A bright yellow wall in the kitchen could be comforting for you, but it might portray your room in a different light to others.

The way forward is to keep things simple, quirky dcor, such as textured wallpaper, is best to be avoided.

He said grey and terracotta is the way to go to market your house, and while its far from exciting it helps buyers see potential.

Seven mistakes which could devalue your home

Nothing dates a home quite like the kitchen, and it can be hard to update if youre on a budget.

But its key if you want to appeal to buyers, and modern is the way to go.

Thomas noted: A modern kitchen will help to sell a house.

It can be expensive to have a complete overhaul and refit the entire unit, but potential buyers might be put off if they must visualise the amount of work they need to do.

If you dont have the money for a full refurb, Thomas said to focus on table tops, cabinetry and the appliances.

He advised: The best way is to replace any old-fashioned features such as taps and cabinet doors and reinvent your kitchen back to an original state.

Removing personalised features and stripping back to neutral tones will make a big difference. Ensure everything is sparkling clean, especially cooker hoods that can attract a lot of grease.

You might not think your floor is a big selling point, but a mix of styles can turn buyers off, with Thomas saying its an integral part of the home.

While you might love a deep pile, the expert reckons you should ditch it for hardwood.

Thomas said: You can get away with carpet in bedrooms, but when it comes to the main areas of your house, such as hallways and living rooms, consistent hardwood flooring is desired.

Carpets are harder to clean, it can also be a breeding ground for hair, especially in households with pets.

If you dont want to rip up your carpet, at least make sure the flooring is consistent in your house.

One of the worst mistakes people do is having two different types of hardwood flooring in high traffic areas of the house, Thomas revealed.

If youre going to switch to hard surfaces, ensure you have the budget to cover the investment in all rooms.

Your DIY tiling job might look appealing to you, but amateur work doesnt have the same finish

Black is always a bold choice, but even if you experiment with blues or purples it can be risky, Thomas claimed.

Dark rooms are always off-putting, to invest in some lamps if your space is dull and dingy.

Thomas said: Its no surprise that a dark room will instantly shift your mood and feel uninviting.

A bright room with plenty of natural light will attract more buyers. If a room is painted in dark shades of blue for example, the room will appear dull, even next to artificial lighting.

Try to inject fresh white and plenty of lighting in rooms.

And he advised to go for curtains in these spaces, as it gives natural light space to bounce off the walls - appearing brighter.

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Weve all seen green bathrooms from the 70s, and its another room which can instantly date a house.

If you cant rip it out, start by making sure its clean and all limescale has been removed, and repair any cracked tiles.

Thomas also pointed out: One common mistake sellers make is to replace the only bath in your home.

Baths are a popular option for many people who like to wind down after a busy day.

For people that dont use a bath, they have opted for a space-saving shower instead.

Of course, this can make your bathroom appear bigger, but it can devalue your property if a bathtub is in the criteria of a buyer.

A compromise is to free up space in your bathroom by purchasing a bath that combines the two together.

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And this mum claims Aldis kitchen storage baskets look just like Ikeas version but for half the price.

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Interior design expert reveals seven things that are losing YOU money on your home including fake grass and - The Sun

Although Kit Chua and her husband had lived in their Chicago home for several years, shed never set up her home office properly. Once the pandemic hit, and Ms. Chua, an education consultant, was forced to work from home, where her husband was also working and their two daughters, ages 9 and 12, were engaged in remote school, it became clear that she needed a viable office setup.

When Ms. Chua, 46, hired interior designer Alice Benjamin to help design her office last spring, she realized that there were other spaces in the home that also needed attention. Our living and dining room had become the kids space over the years, says Ms. Chua. It can be pretty stressful to have the biggest and best space in your home filled with kids stuff especially during a pandemic. Ms. Benjamin created a plan in which the tucked-away family room was transformed into a study and hang-out zone for the girls while the dining and living room got a dramatic refresh. The overall project cost roughly $250,000.

Ms. Benjamin took cues from commercial workspaces for the design of the girls area where she incorporated rectangular booths fitted with cushions. The kids each have one where they can stretch out or sit up and do their schoolwork at writing desks positioned in front, says Ms. Benjamin. Sconces illuminate the cocoon-like booths and charging stations ensure there is always a spot to plug in. Colorful cubbies nailed to the wall provide storage and the walls are covered in cloud wallpaper.

In the living room, a movie screen and projector were installed along with a custom sectional. We werent a big TV-watching family before Covid, says Ms. Chua. But now that we have such a nice screen, we watch a lot of shows and movies all together. Additionally, Ms. Chuas Peloton software hooks up to the projector and while in quarantine during the colder months, the family has been doing yoga. When the kids are home for remote school and I need to be their P.E. teacher, we do dance cardio, she says.

Ms. Chua says her office, equipped with a desk at which she can either sit or stand, is now her dream space. It has floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a sliding ladder. To expand the workspace, Ms. Benjamin transformed the adjacent room into a room where Ms. Chua participates in podcasts and video conferences. Dry-erase paint turned the walls into a blank canvas that she uses to map out ideas; the girls also enjoy writing on the walls and doing school projects at the adjustable table in the room where they can spin on swivel stools.

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Gingham suddenly got a whole lot more stylish. This season, we need to re-evaluate everything we think we know about this quaint chequerboard pattern as it moves from our grandmas table cloth to the forefront of our homes.

Yes, your old-school summer uniform really is one of the biggest interior design trendsof the year.

What are the reasons behind ginghams increasing desirability? The pandemic may have to answer to this trend, just like many of the nostalgic crazes to emerge during the current lockdown. The craving for check comes as homeowners look for ways to inject elements of a rural escape into their homes, and the pining for natural charm will only grow as spring arrives.

The success of Netflix series, The Queens Gambit, may have also had an impact on the patterns return, as fans look for ways to pay homage to fictional chess champion Beth Harmon through their interiors.

(Image credit: Arlo & Jacob)

London-based furniture suppliers, Arlo & Jacob, have notably jumped on the trend, and have recently released a gingham collection which could sit comfortably in any modern home, as their Buying and Merchandising Manager, Laura Barnard, shared: Gingham is a very confident upholstery choice, and rather than being too frilly its bringing attention to an interior.

If you are still not convinced that weve reached the end of ginghams frilly days, luxury interior designer Rebecca Hughes, Founder of Rebecca Hughes Interiors, further emphasized the versatility of this ever-enduring pattern.

She explained: Gingham is a big interior trend and personally I love how this simple pattern can change an interior scheme. Although gingham is nostalgic and traditional to many, it certainly doesnt have to be confined to country homes.

(Image credit: Arlo & Jacob)

The great thing about this timeless print is that it enhances almost any interior,' the designer continued. 'Whether it be a simple lampshade, a ruffle trim cushion, or an upholstered chair, with the right choice of color, size of the pattern, and style, these beautiful checks will suit both classic or contemporary settings.'

Meanwhile, Ceraudo - the furniture brand who were one of the first to use lacquer before it became a trend - have added ruffles to their brand new gingham chair designs.

Chairs, from 1360, Ceraudo

(Image credit: Ceraudo)

Alternatively, designer Sarah Peake, of the London-based Studio Peake also suggests interpreting gingham into your home through your curtains.

'One of my favorite places to use gingham in projects is on curtain linings,' she explains. 'If curtain linings are seen from outside through the window, it is lovely to use a contrast lining for that element of surprise, and ginghams work well with most patterns.'

Curious as to which other crazes are taking over our homes during this year? Read how 1970s inspired interiors are the retro fuelled trend taking over our homes this year.

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Erin Hiemstra's cozy home office is a lesson in functional and stylish small-space design. The creative behind Apartment 34 transformed a snug 10-x-10-foot accessory dwelling unit in her backyard into her dream home office when the pandemic hit. We added the ADU to our yard months before quarantine, and I'm so thankful we did! she shares. I couldn't wait to create an elevated escape, especially as the rest of the house devolved into chaosit's not easy to get work done with a kindergartener.

She worked with California Closets to create a custom built-in desk that optimized the limited floor space, and had room leftover for a meditation corner. She went with gray herringbone floors from Cle Tile, a soft Roman Clay treatment on the walls for a texturized, plaster-like finish, and a dark, moody color palette for a modern and minimal look. I breathe a sigh of gratitude every time I step in here, she adds. I love that I can display my favorite treasures, and my husband is happy that my magazine collection is out of the house.

To re-create the look at home, Hiemstra swears by three design tips: Select a spot with great natural light to improve focus, invest in a comfortable chair, and carve out space for pieces that inspire you. It can be a gorgeous desk lamp, a plant, artwork, a mood boardjust something that makes you smile.

Interior designer Shea McGee is all about function when designing a spaceespecially something as utilitarian as a home office. I always start by asking myself, How can I make this space as functional as possible? In her book, a comfortable chair, spacious desk, plenty of storage, and some degree of separation from the rest of your home are the building blocks of a successful home office.

Having a designated office or desk is important so that on some level, you can still leave work at the end of the day, she notes. If you're working with a multiuse space like a kitchen table or closet, she recommends investing in a comfy chair and adding luxe touches like a candle or flowers to make the space feel intentional.

As for home office design, McGee always aims to create an organized, relaxing atmosphere that's conducive to productivity. In her husband Syd's home office, for example, she went with a coat of calming navy paint, plenty of built-in storage, and personal touches like artwork, books, and greenery.

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How to Create a Chic and Functional Home Office, According to Interior Designers - Glamour

If a global pandemic wasnt enough, we all just suffered through one of the coldest weeks in metro Kansas Citys recent memory, which caused rolling blackouts and even more cabin fever.

Many Johnson County residents may not have been so keen on travel this year. And admittedly, this may not be the time to take a family cruise or book a flight to some tropical locale.

Still, if local AirBnB listings are any indication, a cozy, pandemic-friendly getaway for a long weekend or a few days off in the KC metro, could be in your future.

Heres a look at 10 staycation options that are a 60-minute drive or less from Johnson County.

The sweet and peaceful guesthouse is located on the first floor of a 19th Century carriage house in Kansas City, Mo. The 600-square-foot space can accommodate up to four guests with two beds and one bathroom.

This space is within walking distance of shops and restaurants at 17th Street and Summit.

Wanting to see what it would be like to live in an off the grid tiny home? Well here is your chance!

This 186-square-foot cabin, located about 20 minutes from downtown Lawrence, is situated on an old rock quarry meadow on 40 acres of forest.

According to the listing the home offers a serene and peaceful setting for souls seeking restoration, quiet, and the healing qualities of the woods.

This is a rustic staycation option as the tiny home does not have running water (the bathroom is an outhouse) and uses solar panels for electricity.

This staycation offers two add-on packages including a breakfast package (which provides a taste of local farms) and an option to rent a kayak from the owners.

This super contemporary space near downtown Lawrence is decked out in stainless steel and plexiglass with recycled basketball court flooring. It has a outdoor deck with fire pit and grill for an outdoor dining experience and can house up to five guests with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

But this space isnt all modern. It offers a rustic vibe as its located adjacent to a barn that houses chickens and two Nigerian dwarf goats named Maisy and Bo.

This unique treehouse is located near Leavenworth in Easton, Kan. and can host up to two guests with one bedroom and one bathroom.

The tree cabin is located on 32 acres on the Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat and overlooks a trickling creek. The listing encourages visitors to enjoy forest walking trails and a koi pond and has a hot tub amenity option.

Birdies Nest is a recently-renovated loft in Harrisonville, Mo. located above Birdies Boutique and Antiques. The space has original, exposed 100+ year-old brick walls and is perfect for a romantic stay on the Harrisonville Square.

This listing encourages guests to look across towards President Harry Trumans home as his secret service detail did while they occupied the home between 1970 and 1982.

The house can host up to eight guests and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

While the home offers historic character, like a clawfoot tub, it also has modern day amenities.

Digging the presidential theme, but not a fan of Henry Truman? Weve got a second option for you. According to the Airbnb listing, Queenies Loft overlooks a bronze statute marking where Abraham Lincoln announced his run for presidency.

This one bed, one bath space features 165-year-old brick and hardwoods that are original to the building.

There are plenty of options to stay warm in this cozy cottage located about 30 minutes west of Overland Park.

The detached mini carriage house dubbed Kathys Kottage offers two electric fireplaces, a fire pit, and a hot tub. And according to its Airbnb page, the home is the most unique and creative Airbnb in the world!

This staycation is kid friendly and the host provides coloring books, crayons, games and videos. The listing also teases that guests will receive a mystery special gift.

This Kansas City studio offers one bedroom and one bathroom and is located 5 to 10 minutes from downtown Kansas City.

The home is in walking distance to restaurants and bars, according to the Airbnb listing. And the space has a built-in scavenger hunt activity. The homes owners encourage visitors to check out some fun artifacts they found in the walls and attic while remodeling the space.

If you are curious what it would be like to live on a farm this carriage house may be the right fit for you.

This quaint space, located about an hour north of Overland Park, is the perfect place to write, read, paint or just pause, according to its listing.

The carriage house is on a working farm complete with goats, horses, chickens and the worlds best not-so-mini-pig Dolores Claiborne.

The listing promises visitors they will hear coyotes howling at night and a choir of roosters in the morning.

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The modest West Baltimore rowhouse, located a block from the now-razed childhood home of bandleader Cab Calloway, appears an unlikely epicenter of campaign contributions to Baltimore States Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby.

But 2103 Druid Hill Avenue is listed as the address of 10 people who donated $3,200 to Friends of Marilyn Mosby, her campaign committee.

None of the 10 is reported as the buildings owner in property tax records, while all of them are identified in Mosbys report to the State Elections Board as employees of the Baltimore City States Attorney Office.

In fact, only one, Janice Bledsoe, works for the SAO. The others range from an equity manager to an inspirational author, a sewer contractor, an events planner, an architect, a hospital association lobbyist and three attorneys.

The buildings owner, on the other hand, has never contributed to any political candidate, according to state elections records.

A similar scrambling of names, addresses and employers throughout Mosbys report makes it impossible to determine with certainty who exactly contributed to Baltimores top law enforcement officer last year:

Is the real donor the person listed as the contributor?

Or is the donor the person tied to the address listed, which in dozens of cases does not match the contributor named?

Or is the employer of record a hint of the actual giver?

The 10 donors having the same West Baltimore building address that is not owned by any of them. (State Board of Elections database)

The Brew has tried unsuccessfully to reach Mosby and her treasurer, Shariff J. Small, for explanations about the discrepancies found in the report.

While the amount of funds in question is not large (about $20,000), the degree of confusion and the apparent inaccuracies are striking.

While the amount of funds in question is not large (about $20,000), the degree of confusion and the apparent inaccuracies are striking.

As chair of the committee, Mosby vouched under the penalty of perjury that the information in the report is complete and accurate.

Most of the contributions were raised during a 40th birthday fundraiser held in January 2020 for Mosby at the Sangria Patio Bar. Suggested contributions ranged from guest ($40) to host ($1,400).

Several of the larger donations came from regular Mosby contributors such as Robert Harrington, the city plumbing contractor, whose $1,400 contribution was listed to the 2103 Druid Hill Avenue address, and P&J Contracting, whose $1,400 contribution was linked to a Mount Vernon law office rather than his northwest Baltimore office and yard.

The fundraiser where scores of names and addresses were scrambled in a report that Mosby pledged to contain complete and accurate information. (Mosby flyer; January 20, 2021 campaign report)

Other oddities crop up in the report.

For example, Kevin Pfeffer, a $3,000 Mosby donor, is listed as residing at the Hanover, Md., address of Byron Deese, a Tuskegee University graduate who has given generously to Mosby and her husband, City Council President Nick Mosby, both Tuskegee alums, in the past.

Pfeffer is the president of CMDS, a drug management company, who last year recruited Bilal Ali, a former state delegate and ex-Mosby community liaison officer, as CMDS executive director.

Ali is also listed in the report as a $1,400 Mosby contributor, but not as a CMDS manager. Instead, he is identified as an employee of Coldspring Co., a construction contractor.

Outside of the unclear provenance of many Mosby donors, an examination of the report raises questions about how much money is in the states attorneys campaign coffers.

The Friends of Marilyn Mosby committee reported an ending cash balance (as of January 13, 2021) of $68,386.79. But Harbor Bank of Maryland, where the account is held, reported $49,263.18 nearly $20,000 less on the same date.

Almost always, campaign committees reconcile the two accounts, often to the last penny, in reports submitted to the State Board of Elections.

This last happened in Mosbys case in January 2019, when both the committee and the bank reported a cash balance of $53,401.21. Since then, the Harbor Bank account has lagged as much as $27,000 behind committees stated balance.

The Brew found several other recurring patterns in Mosbys latest report:

Employees and former SAO employees are linked to the addresses of longtime Mosby contributors:

SAOs Communications Director Zy Richardson, according to the report, contributed to Mosby through the Baltimore County address of a media services company whose CEO, Tyrone Taborn, earlier contributed $1,500 to Mosby.

Incoming City Councilman Antonio Glover, a former Mosby community liaison officer, contributed to Mosby under the address of ex-housing commissioner Daniel P. Henson. At the same time, three SAO employees used Glovers apartment building address to donate to Mosby.

SA Chief of Administration, Camille Blake Fall, contributed $40 to Mosby through Club Paradise, according to the campaign report. The owner of the West Baltimore bar previously donated more than $3,000 to Mosby.

SA Deputy Bledsoe (incorrectly listed as living as 2103 Druid Hill Avenue in the report) had her actual Baltimore address listed for contributions by two other individuals, one affiliated with the SAO.

Seemingly random people were used as campaign cutouts.

A donation linked to the Cockeysville address of the CEO of Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. is attributed to an electrician from Parkville. Last year, the electrician, Sekwan Merritt, received media attention when he sued the U.S. government for excluding him from the Paycheck Protection Program because of his criminal record.

Hairstylist Char Wilson is linked to the address of longtime lawyer-lobbyist Eric Bryant. Last year, Bryant managed Kweisi Mfumes 7th District Congressional race and is now Mfumes chief of staff.

2/19 UPDATE: Bryant tells The Brew, I dont have any knowledge of or relationship to Char Wilson.

DJ Quicksilva, also known as The Party KingPin, is listed as a Mosby contributor at an address associated with a former Pikesville businessman.

A $1,000 contribution listed to a Washington, D.C., attorney has the Bowie address of a public relations and branding expert who has a history of supporting Mosby (see below). Nicole Kirby is listed as the owner of both CarVer Communications and the Bowie property used as the address for attorney A. Scott Bolden.

Mosby contributors are listed by their first name, followed by the last name, a violation of Elections Board protocol of registering contributors by last name, then first name.

Listing contributors this way makes it difficult to compare Mosbys 2021 campaign report with her prior reports, which followed the last name, first name standard.

It also can add confusion to and diminish the transparency found in an online Elections Board search. Thats because the database is keyed to a last name, first name sequence.

To reach this reporter: reuttermark@yahoo.com

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If your work involves demolition sites, there are specific duties and obligations you need to comply with under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) 2004 and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHS Regulations) 2017. This compliance code gives you practical guidance on how to comply with those duties and obligations.

This information is particularly relevant for you if youre an employer, self-employed person, principal contractor or someone who has management or control of a workplace that involves demolition work. It is also relevant for employees, people who install, erect or commission plant, and people who design buildings and structures. It uses examples and tools you can apply to your own situation.

It includes information on:

It is recommended that you follow the compliance code. If you comply with a code, you are deemed to comply with the Act or Regulation duty covered by the code. However, codes are not mandatory and duty holders may choose to use some other way to achieve compliance.

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Precision Demolition

The walls are coming down at Olsen Middle School in Dania Beach-- not the current school, but the old building, which was completed in 1954 and has sat unused for three decades, an eyesore fenced off from the public.

The demolition started Friday, and should be finished in about a month, according to Broward County Public School officials. The space will be turned into a park.

"We see the walls, we se the roof of a structure that was built in the 50s, and it is because of our unwavering commitment that those walls are coming down today," said Valerie Harris, the principal of Olsen Middle School.

A small crowd applauded her at a ceremony Friday afternoon.

The school district allocated $800,000 from its SMART bond program to get the demolition done. Across the district, however, dozens of the district's other renovation projects are way behind schedule, including new air conditioning systems that need to be installed and new cafeterias that need to be constructed.

Broward Superintendent Robert Runcie said that "When we started out, back in 2014, the thought was that we'd do roof maintenance work. Now, we're doing roof replacement on probably 90% of the roofs we have in the county."

He said the surface area of all the roofs the districts is replacing is equal to the pavement on the entire length of I-595. The bond programs price tag jumped from $800 million to $1.4 billion.

"That's very different than the original estimates that we had back in 2014," Runcie said. "When we award these projects, they're being done within budgets that we grant, but those are estimates."

"Those arent the real numbers of the scopes of the projects were dealing with, so I think the criticism that it's taking far longer than everyone expected is fair."

Some of the renovation projects, such as those at Stranahan and Blanche Ely High Schools, are years overdue. Others, Runcie said, are delayed by design.

For example, the plan to renovate Northeast High School morphed into a plan to build two new classrooms, so it's taken more time. The public can track each project on the school districts website.

Runcie says all the projects will be done by 2025. They had originally been scheduled for completion this year.

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