Next time you’re faced with a blocked toilet, don’t a call out a plumber until you’ve tried these simple DIY solutions. Our friends from Legendary Home Services have put together a list of easy unblocking methods that you can do with everyday household items — such as soap and water, baking soda and vinegar, or …
Gutter cleaning really seems to be a simple task. But you can’t just take the plunge without any preparation or planning and hope to get it done efficiently. You must do your own research in order to determine the supplies that are truly essential. If you don’t want to go down the DIY route, you …
As you go about your home maintenance routine this spring, remember to pay attention to your windows, balconies, doors and exterior paintwork. It’s vital to keep these in tip-top condition, as hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain and dirt take their toll. Here are some maintenance tips to help you keep everything shipshape. Windows All …
Renovating your home can be an exciting experience. It can also be a very daunting one and a costly process if you haven’t thought ahead. Before you start drafting up your dream home, splurging on fittings and hiring contractors, ask yourself a few of these important questions: Why am I renovating? Before you even envisage …
Save yourself time and effort with our pick of essential gardening tools.
There’s nothing worse than an unpleasant surprise on your electric bill. Energy consumption is a concern for all homeowners, but most homeowners don’t consider their water heater as a source of the problem. Water heaters can cause a number of problems that may lead to a hike in energy costs that can go undetected for …
No matter what kind of garden you have, what size it is or how often you use it, there is no doubt that it is a hugely important part of the entire house. The garden, for many families, is where they spend most of their time in summer, and such you want to make sure …
As we enjoy the change into spring and begin to retreat to our gardens, outdoor buildings have never looked so good. From bohemian hideaways to wow-factor treehouses, interior inspiration can come from anywhere & anything – a florist full of flowers, a hike through the outdoors or a table setting in a garden. With this …
You have a great deal of control over your energy efficiency when you’re constructing a new home from the ground up. While your options are limited with an existing structure, they’re nearly boundless when you begin from the foundation up. Investing more in smarter building techniques and installations now will help you enjoy energy savings …
For a tree to look attractive, healthy, tidy and grow strong, it needs to be pruned. Pruning trees is a vital aspect in grooming trees. There are several reasons why a tree should be pruned. Why should a tree be pruned A good reason to prune a tree is if it is growing over your …
