6 Must-Haves for Your Home to Elevate Everyday Living
These days, few would disagree that it can be difficult to navigate new trends in the decor space. There are a million home products out there to crowd our spaces and rooms. From specialized kitchen gadgets, to sofas and throw pillows, the designs and functions are endless. What is essential and how do you go […]
13 Popular Types of Chair to Make You Sit a While
What are you sitting on right now? Chairs are a necessity. They are also often the easiest pieces of furniture to change when you want a fresh look to your space. They’ve been around for a while now. So much so that it’s easy to forget that we didn’t always have them. Early humans sat on […]
5 Furniture and Design Trends to Consider When You Redecorate Your Home
Whether you’re looking for a kitchen makeover or a simple room refresh, you should always consider furniture trends so you can revise in style. Choosing the right pieces can transform your entire home aesthetic. The thing to remember is that furniture styles are not as short-lived as fashion trends. So when you do decide on […]
10 Apps For Your Home Improvement Projects
Nobody ever means to hire a sloppy contractor, but nearly every homeowner has had to deal with one at some point. The potential headaches are, of course, all too familiar. There is shoddy workmanship, inexplicable delays, and the bill that somehow keeps growing. Worse yet, a contractor takes your money, doesn’t finish the job, and then […]
What’s In, What’s Hot and What’s Not in Furnishings!
Whether you own or rent your home, it’s nice to take pride in its appearance and to keep it feeling homely and cosy. It’s fun to try to put your own unique stamp on things in terms of the interiors and décor and it can really make your house a home. Some people choose to […]
The Dunny-ization of Residences
Dunny – noun, plural dunnies. Australian and NZ Slang.an outside toilet; outhouse.From British dialect dunnekin meaning an ‘earth closet, (outside) privy’ from dung + ken ‘house’. First used Around 1780 – 1790 Opinion by architect and guest blogger, Russell Hall. Who remembers the thunder box at the rear of the back yard — quite an amble […]
Get Floored With the Right Tiles
By guest blogger, Lauren Bracy A house looks great when it’s well constructed, but it becomes lovelier, even beautiful when its interiors are carefully chosen and well placed. Everything must match as well as functional from floor to ceiling, furniture and decorations, and any permanent fixture. Extra care must be taken to ensure that they’re durable […]
What You Need to Know about Pests When Remodeling a Home
By guest blogger, Angela Thomas Planning on remodeling your home? If there are pests present in your home, it may not be just your home life that’s going to be interrupted during a remodel but theirs too. Probably one of the worst times for you to be dealing with a pest infestation is during a […]
Easy and Affordable Home Improvement Ideas
Homes in general have a real need for improvements every once in a while. Certain elements inside them will deteriorate over time and will need to be replaced. This is essential if you are planning on selling as small things can often put buyers off. Of course, improvements can be expensive so you would do well […]
Nine Reasons You Need to Get Rid of Your Lawn!
I’ve been a ‘no-lawn’ advocate for at least the last 25 years. If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result, why do so many millions of us get out every weekend and mow our lawns? OK, if you’ve got young children, you’re excused for […]