Crawl spaces can be notoriously damp which makes them a prime spot for mold, mildew, and all sorts of pests to live. If left untreated, this can cause immense damage to the structure of your home and your health. One of the best options to prevent that is to install a dehumidifier. In this post,…
A home is more than just a building to put your stuff in. It’s a shelter, a temple, a symbol of success and safety. It’s a collection of memories and a familiar place that becomes part of your identity. That being said, preparing for a new home is more than just buying the plot of…
Your home acts as a great escape from harsh weather elements. Even if your house is old, there’s no reason why you should roast in the summer or shiver through the winter. Revamping it to the required standards, especially for homes built before the 80s, is indispensable. The renovations should aim to give your house…
We’ve all been there – checking out a Better Homes and Garden magazine, pining after that illustrious kitchen, that always has the perfect lighting glowing in the background. A kitchen like the ones in the magazines would make you feel like you could cook a five-star meal (on a two-star budget). Then… you think back…
From acting as a secure parking space to serving as an extra room for storage or space for those DIY side projects, the benefits of having a garage in your home cannot be overstated. But it’s quite unfortunate that despite being among the most important parts of a home, the garage happens to be one…
Leather lasts for years! Better said than done! We often buy leather furnishings because of its durability and high quality. But do you know even this gets spoilt if it isn’t cared for properly? And the expense of restoration in this case then becomes huge. Even though it is the most expensive form of furnishings…
Are you a homeowner? If so, when last did you check your roof. Roofs are usually the most ignored parts of our homes. Most people don’t worry about the roofing until it starts leaking. While this is understandable, you’ll wish you acted sooner on the maintenance front when the water starts pouring in during a…
Have your energy bills seemed a bit steep over the years? Most people find this to be the case. Conserving energy not only saves you money, it also means you play a part in saving the environment. There are various methods for energy conservation, ranging from the extremely complex to the really simple ones. Now,…
If there is one thing that people could not live without these days, it’s having electricity. In fact, it is hard to imagine living without any kind of light or power before. It has only been less than 200 years since the industrial age that brought electricity to us. Without any kind of power, we…
Your house shouldn’t feel like any other building, or like an uncharismatic building that you go to for rest between working days. Your home should be an escape, an oasis that you can turn to after a long hard day and feel like you are spending a few blissful hours in complete paradise. Fortunately, while…
Musée d’Orsay in Paris is primarily famous for its art collection – stunning masterpieces of Van Gogh, Gogen and Monet attract the tourists from all over the world. Not everyone knows, though, that this museum is also a home of an amazing furniture collection of the Art Nouveau Period. The museum’s building is remarkable by…
Sometimes you need to upgrade your bathroom fixtures or even the kitchen, because of the normal wear and tear. In other instances, you might just want a fresh new look. Nevertheless, if you need to renovate your bathroom or your kitchen, you can use some of these unconventional plumbing design ideas. Sensor activated faucets and smart…