Your bedroom is an important part of your home even if you spend the least time in it. This is because this is the room that you rest for 5 to 7 hours straight at night. This is the room where you need to rest and relax after a hard day’s grind. However, even if […]
July 1, 2014
5 House Security Tips for the Modern 21st Century Home
Your present home may already have a series of locks and bolts on your windows and doors and maybe an alarm system to frighten off any intruders, and you think that may be enough. It may also depend on where you live, what your neighborhood is like, and how many hours per day you are […]
June 17, 2014
5 Things You Can Make from Recycled Wood
Wood is an amazing material to work with. It is cheap, readily available and is capable of producing some of the most beautiful furniture. It can be hard then to understand why we often neglect to realize the potential of used or discarded wood we may have lying around the place. Here are a few great […]
June 3, 2014
Some Useful Home Improvement Advice
Working on home improvements has a lot of benefits. It improves the visual appearance of your home. If you have the same arrangement of furniture and the same colour of paint for the last ten years, a minor change on these will be very refreshing. Whatever the reason for your home improvement, here are some tips […]
May 20, 2014
Metal Shelving Isn’t Just for Your Garage
Kitchen Supplies First dress up your metal shelves with a coat of paint in an accent color that complements your kitchen decor. Then arrange your cooking accessories in matching baskets to keep things organized and cut down on shelf clutter. Minimalist Cuisine If you’re more likely to use your kitchen to reheat last night’s delivery […]
May 6, 2014
How to Store Your Snow Blower So It Works Every Winter
If you just shove it in the shed and forget about it, you might be sorry next winter. Spend a little more time with your snow blower now and next season you’ll be blowing through the snow while your neighbors inch their way with shovels. Run the engine dry The single-most important task to guarantee […]
April 22, 2014
Energy Efficiency is the Best Investment for Home Improvement
Making upgrades to increase energy efficiency not only benefits your wallet, but the longevity of the house as well. Greener products and practices such as air zoning, adding insulation, adding weather stripping, and shower valves can all help increase your home’s value in a variety of ways. Here is a breakdown of how these upgrades can […]
April 8, 2014
Carpet Installation and Décor for Home Improvement
Wall to wall carpets and carpet tiles can be very attractive decorations inside a house. It adds color and refined ambience. A room space occupied with full carpeting looks astonishing and it provides a cozy sensation while walking and avoids falling objects from breaking or shattering into pieces. However, carpet installation is a careful and experienced […]
March 25, 2014
Home Décor for Travel Souvenirs
If you love to travel and often bring home travel souvenirs, you’d probably love to create a decorative theme for a room or for your whole home. The following ideas will help you create a living travel journal in your home, whether you choose to decorate one room or your entire home. Safari Weapons If […]
March 11, 2014
Practical Home Improvement: Don’t Make These Home Decorating Mistakes
Toilet Rugs Toilet rugs are supposedly cut to fit around the toilet and sometimes have the carpet-like matching seat cover. This is all wrong. Opt for a regular rectangular rug placed away from the base of the toilet instead. Too Many Photos Photo people feel very sentimental and have a hard time giving up the […]