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Decorating a home has long ago transcended the classic triumvirate of curtains – rugs – wallpaper into an era where basically any detail can be used for home decorations. Wall lamps, classic lamps, furniture, wall stickers, vases, even ashtrays – those can (and really should) be used as home decorations. But in this blog post…
Home improvement can be quite an expensive business and remodeling, or maintaining your bathroom and kitchen is not exempt from such vast and unexpected expenses. You should unquestionably aim to supply your home with usable water, but sometimes certain faults can occur in the plumbing system which calls for immediate repairing action. Still, you don’t…
The buy to let market is currently booming and with such a high demand for rental properties, it makes sense to invest if you have some spare cash. But if you decide to renovate, you could face something of a dilemma. Do you spend a bit of cash doing up your rental property or is…
Are you are renting your property out for the first time, or re-letting after the last tenant has moved out? If this is the case then you will want to make sure it’s ready and in a habitable condition. After all, you will want to give your prospective new tenants a good impression. Tenants will…
Carpets always add warmth and coziness to the space and look great especially if you hired a professional carpet fitter to install them. However, after some time they can lose their attractiveness because of dust and dirt. Today on the blog several easy and practical tips on how to maintain your carpets clean. If your…
Appliance designs are always changing with the interior design trends that come and go with each passing year, so it can definitely be tough to keep up with them. But if it has been a while since you last upgraded your kitchen’s design scheme, or if your old appliances have simply run out of steam…
4 Home Design Tips for Healthier and Greener Living There are a lot of factors to consider when designing your home, from the aesthetic appeal of the interior components to the functionality and placement of appliances. There must be at least a hundred different facets that need to be taken into account when devising a…
Rising damp in walls or buildings is caused by the flow of water (usually groundwater) in a vertical direction. The walls may be made of block, brick or stone with water usually rising through pores in the masonry through a process termed as capillary action. In short, the water flows up much like how molten…
Good morning, friends! I hope you are all having a relaxing holiday! In the meantime, in Moscow we are still getting ready to celebrate: our Orthodox Christmas will be on 7 January. Today I am visiting Winter Bazaar and flea market: the program sounds very exciting with many interesting products on sale, jazz band performance and various entertainment…
In winter the houses of both my parents and my grandparents were always full of pickled cucumbers, mushrooms, homemade jams and juices. Beautifully stocked on the shelves and with nice handwritten labels on them they instantly created such a warm and homely feel. To be honest, I never myself in my adult life was thinking…
Sooner or later, every kitchen needs to be redone. It’s one of the most used rooms in a home and takes a lot of wear and tear. So if you’re ready for a fresh, new look, here’s an easy, step-by-step guide to refitting your kitchen. 1. Do the Prep Work, and Do it Right Gather…
Finding the perfect door ultimately depends on your home’s design, your lifestyle and convenience. Maybe you want to merge the outdoor patio or deck area with your indoor living space, or perhaps you just want to change the ambience of your home’s interior. There are several types of patio door styles from French to sliding…