Summer can be more than just an opportunity to vacation to the most exotic places. Why wait to vacation when you can build your own private get-away in your backyard. Every year homeowners are searching for ways to bring resort-style ideas to their homes and landscapes. Let’s look at some ways you can do that …
Most common bathroom plumbing problems can be repaired or updated easily, as long as you apply a little elbow grease. But it is also very easy for DIYers to make mistakes or overlook certain things that a professional would not. Here are some of the top plumbing mistakes that DIYers make when renovating or repairing …
When it comes to carpet cleaning, using a vacuum is the simplest tool available. However, over a while, the fibres in the carpets collect dust, pollutants, termites, and other bugs that not only damage it but due to pest infestation, a dirty carpet poses a health risk too. As such, once in a while, you …
The swimming pool is often the focal feature of outdoor living in the summer. Whether your friends seek to cool down, you’d like to get some cardio in, or your kids want to have fun splashing about, a swimming pool can meet everyone’s needs all at once. Here is how you can spruce up the …
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “going off the grid?” Referring to becoming independent from the primary utility systems of the country, it sounds a bit difficult to do. However, you don’t have to go overboard. The easiest part of leaving the grid is to become independent when it comes to electricity. Deciding to become energy-independent …
Concrete tends to be a very relied-upon material in any construction. From the sturdy foundation to the walls to even the walkways outside, concrete can essentially be everywhere in a key construction project. It’s important then that you ensure that the concrete you’re using lasts a long time in the face of time itself, constant …
Garage doors provide much more than just an entrance to your garage. They offer a surprising level of utility, as they provide enhanced curb appeal and an added layer of security which protects your home. However, this can only be the case if your garage doors are well looked after and maintained regularly. When you …
The yard is the place where you rest in the evening. It is the spot where your children usually play. But if your yard has uninvited fire ants then it is a sign that you need to pay more attention to your yard. Fire ants can sting aggressively and it can cause irritation and pain. …
To have an ever-beautiful garden, with plants that last for many years and always bloom, it is necessary to take some important measures, such as fertilizing at the right time and avoiding parasites. Contrary to what you may think, this is not such a difficult task. If you want to find out how to keep …
Despite the weather’s erratic changes, it is officially summer and that means attention turns to the garden and getting it ready for relaxing evenings socialising with friends and family. Once the basic maintenance of cutting the grass and freshening up the flowerbeds is out of the way, it’s time to add some personal creative touches …
