Would you say that a great part of your day is stressful and erratic? If you look forward to spending some quiet time away from your office and traffic jam every day, it might be a good idea to turn your home into a peaceful oasis of good energy and tranquility. You’ve already heard about …
Choosing the right flooring material for your home is a big step. Whether you go for carpet or hard flooring, it’s an investment into your home that should keep on giving for many years. Of course, budget is always a consideration, as is functionality and style. The good news is that there is a solution …
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 …
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 …
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 …
When the seasons change and the heater or the air conditioner kicks on, most people are used to seeing a jump in their utility bills. But the jump doesn’t need to be so drastic if you spend your time making sure that your home is as energy-efficient as possible. Here are some of the easiest …
While spring is the busiest period for realtors, the season in which they score the most sales is autumn. I can bet that you didn’t know that. Even if you did know that, you probably have little idea about how to sell your home profitably in autumn. If that is indeed the case then worry …
Thermostats and the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that they control are a great modern convenience, allowing us to stay toasty in the winter and cool in the summer. But not every thermostat was designed with aesthetics in mind. If you have a wall driving you to despair because of an ugly thermostat, …
If you speak with any interior designer that has a background in arts, they will tell you that artwork can be one of the more important aspects of a room. In fact, many interior designers find it to be the most important element of any room. With that being said, why is art so important …
If renovations weren’t so expensive, we probably would do them every 4 or 5 years. Anyway, the fact remains that they are and there is very little we can do about it. Or is there? Nowadays, there are so many tips and tricks on the Internet pointing out how cheap and easy it is to …
