When searching for a new home, the prospect of a garage is often seen as “would be nice to have… but not essential”. At first this seems understandable, after all, there are so many other things on a homeowner’s wish list that compromises have to be made in certain areas, right? And a garage is…
Why would you let a painter choose your colors for you? This is a very obvious, completely natural question for all homeowners out there. It’s your home. Why leave your color scheme in the hands of someone else, who will never have to live in that space? Well, to begin with, because it’s a part…
Which homeowner wouldn’t like a beautiful and refreshing garden right outside their window? Of course, anyone wants to improve their house exterior, specifically the front yard, where the first impressions start. Although a garden certainly enhances your house’s charm, it also demands a lot of your spare time. Remember that there is no maintenance-free yard,…
Redesigning your old kitchen is likely one of the most expensive home improvement projects that you may take on. Doing a complete upgrade on your kitchen might leave a few holes in your budget, which might cause you to look into some alternatives. If you don’t have the budget to do a full-blown kitchen replacement,…
Last Sunday we went to Nerja – a town which is located on the east of the Costa del Sol and looks more like a typical Spanish village than a modern resort. This is a real wild corner of nature, captivating with spectacular beaches and splendor of caves. The beaches are quite typical for Mediterranean…
We’re all human, so you know what that means… It means we’re susceptible to life stressors. Ultimately, stress is your body’s reaction to any type of negative situation or event. The thing about stress is that it can take a major toll on your body, depending on the situation and how your body actually reacts…
Having a rat or mouse infestation is frustrating. Not only do they cause damage to your house, steal food, and potentially spread disease, but they always seem to return. Before we dive into ways to prevent these pests from making their way into your home, it’s important for you to be able to determine whether…
If you are looking for ways to play your part in helping the environment, there are lots of changes you can make at home that will help to make a difference. Even the smallest of adjustments can help, and if we all do our bit, it should help to protect our beautiful planet. To make…
One of the basic purposes of a home is to shelter you from the outdoors. This security is especially the case if the outdoors is subject to extreme weather conditions like heatwaves, blizzards, or thunderstorms. It’s your home weatherproof ? If your home appears to be failing to serve this purpose, it is important re-evaluate it…
When you need to relocate from one place to another, you are facing, among other things, one rather significant question. That’s the question of how you want to handle your move. Are you going to do it all alone, or are you thinking about hiring a vehicle transport services? I know you probably believe that…
Every family looks forward to enjoying a few time honored traditions and a few they wish were crowned. A new city to explore or a Michelin starred restaurant to ease the hunger pangs. Regardless of where you look at home or away, there are many places to play. What’s going to be your family vacation…
Many Australians dream of owning their own home one day. In fact, for many, the cheapest way to do this is to build their own home. But, when you’re ready to build your own home you’ll find there are many questions that need to be answered, including whether you want a contemporary style home. One…