One of the most frustrating aspects of building a home is all the planning permissions needed, and permits which must be obtained before you can even begin building. If you are a land developer, then you know what is involved when dealing with government regulations, but what if you are simply looking to have an…
If you’ve reached a time in your life where you’re looking for somewhere to settle down with your family, you’re likely to hear a lot of competing for advice about the best place to live. Which cities offer beauty, sophistication, efficient travel connections, good accommodation, a comfortable standard of living and great facilities for both…
Buying a home is an exciting time, whether it’s your first or your tenth! Approximately 12% of new housing finance is for first time buyers and these are the category that is most at risk for making serious and expensive blunders. Of course, anyone can make a mistake when looking to buy their next home,…
Houses have been built for years and in many respects, the houses of today look very similar to the houses built one hundred years ago; with a few notable architectural exceptions. However, house construction and design has changed dramatically over time and will continue to do so. Much of this is due to the availability…
With the growing popularity of the attic type of dwelling, the “lofty question” is becoming increasingly trendy: how to efficiently use the space under the roof with all its advantages and disadvantages? Today we will try to spy on several proven ideas on how to uncover the full potential of such premises. The history of…
Whether you’re visiting an exotic overseas destination or even just heading out of town for a long weekend, having a travel itinerary can be a huge advantage. You know where you want to be, how you’re going to get there and back and when, so you’re free to relax and enjoy the experience more. Far…
Setting up a business on your own is tough. I had to do it twice – the first time when I moved from Riga to Moscow and the second time when I moved from Moscow to Marbella. Of course, when you do it again it is so much easier – you already know what to…
As you continue living in a home, electrical surges take place sometimes. Some people will take matters into their hand. They choose to do the work themselves because they feel that they have all the knowledge in the field of electricity. Nonetheless, that should not be the case. An electrician should always be on speed…
I am so lucky to live in one of the most beautiful and charming cities in the world – Marbella in Spain. One of my favorite places here is the old town. I just love walking around “Casco Antiguo” especially when siesta is over and you can enjoy shopping in authentic Spanish shops as well…
Regardless of whether you just bought a new home or you want to improve your old home, many people cannot resist the temptation to do some remodeling. With time, you will discover there are things you could add to your home that will make it better, and this is what leads to coming up with…
It’s been a while I made this credenza for one of my interior design projects in Moscow and I completely forgot to share it here on the blog. Now when I stumbled upon the pictures of it in my phone, I thought I will write a blog post about it. It is very hard to…
You do not need to spend a fortune to boost your home’s value. You also don’t need to invest a lot of time either. Whether you plan to sell your home, or you just want to spruce it up a bit for your own enjoyment, here are seven easy renovations to boost your home’s value….