Be proactive and transform your house into a home to relax in – Photo Courtesy: CMA Plastering of Australia Do you find yourself coming home from work and no longer feeling the excitement you used to? Maybe you’ve become accustomed to those same four walls, the leaky faucet that never seems to get fixed […]
How To Find Great Deals On Home Projects: Quick, Useful Tips
Home Improvement Project – Photo Courtesy: Roanoke College We know you’re in a rush (most of us are these days) but unless you take your time, you may actually be wasting a lot of money on your home improvement projects. Not only could you probably be doing some of the work for a much […]
5 Ways to Change the Look of Your Home by Changing the Color
Photo Courtesy: Daniela Vladimirova Everyone ends up hating their home at one point or another. It’s not like you will always love it the way it looks right now. That is because we change as people and start enjoying different things, but also because looking at the same thing every day gets boring after a […]
7 Reasons to Demolish Your Home and Start Again
Photo Courtesy: Alpha If you’re planning on renovating your current home because you’re not happy with it, perhaps you should consider demolishing it and building a new house in its place. This can actually work out cheaper, and will almost certainly end up being more energy efficient. Here are a few reasons why it’s […]
6 Flamboyant Ideas to Take From Celebrity Homes
Beverly Hills, California is home to a lot of celebrity homes – Photo Courtesy: Glen Scarborough Like us commoners, celebrities too, beneath the thick layer of make-up, are normal human beings. They have needs that are not too different from ours. After the gruelling schedules, costumes, glamour and blinding camera flashes, all they seek […]
How to Prevent Wet Basements
Basement Waterproofing in progress by John & David Baer of Glencoe, Ontario, Canada Wet basements can be a headache for a homeowner and his or her family. While wet basements are common in areas that have high humidity or lots of groundwater, there are several effective ways to prevent water damage in these situations. The following […]
How to Choose the Right Building Contractors
Photo Courtesy: University of Salford Our properties are our biggest assets. Whilst we all like to make the most of our property – whether for a more comfortable home or to realize larger profits – it pays to choose building contractors carefully. Follow our simple tips to ensure you find the best in your area […]
Making the Most of Every Room
A beautiful Loft Conversion of a Palmers Green (a London suburb) home into a spare bedroom by Bespoke Lofts – an Essex based family run company. City centre living can often come with a troublesome trade-off. All the advantages of living in a bustling metropolitan area can unfortunately be countered by the cramped living conditions […]
How To Make Your Home Elderly-Friendly
Happy 75th Grandma!! – Photo Courtesy: Chad Magiera Many houses today have too many decorative elements and spaces designed for younger, robust people. When you have a senior citizen or an elderly person living at home, its lay-out should change drastically; you must take care to make it safe and habitable. The elderly require special […]
Home Renovations and Asbestos Removal
Asbestos removal in progress – Asbestos has been closely linked to a rare cancer, mesothelioma, which attacks the linings of the lungs and abdomen. Photo Courtesy: Asbestos Testing Home renovations may seem like a good idea initially, but there are some dangers associated with the process. What could possibly be wrong with improving the appearance […]