Blending large appliances into a home can be a puzzle for even the most experienced interior decorators. It’s hard to work around items that are big, bulky, or angular; so it pays off to know a few tricks towards making a refrigerator or HVAC system not stick out. Let’s use a few commonly cumbersome objects…
If you are thinking of building a home extension, you may be wondering if a timber-framed construction may be suitable. As a quick and cost-effective route to an energy efficient building solution, timber frame is popular with many homeowners and self-builders. Building a timber-framed extension is an exceedingly flexible solution, allowing you to create a…
Buying a fixer-upper can be a great way to secure a bargain and obtain your dream home. As you will be undertaking a full renovation you’ll have a completely blank canvass; everything can be designed and finished to your own personal specification (no agonizing over whether to rip out that brand new kitchen fitted by…
No matter what area of the construction sector you happen to be in, mistakes can be costly. There is no doubt about it. Whether you are a builder, an electrician, a plumber, a painter, a mason or anything in between, each mistake eats away at your bottom line. In order to turn a profit, it…
Do you know your carbon footprint? The average American’s is about 20 tons of CO2 or other greenhouse gasses per year. Reducing your personal emissions can be done in many small ways that can add up to big changes in your home, your life, and more importantly, the environment. With the rising cost of energy…
35% of adults don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention. It’s recommended that adults get at least seven hours of shut-eye a night. But, with more than one-third failing to do so, the risk of developing serious health conditions, such as diabetes, is high. However, the cause of a poor night’s…
Few things are more fulfilling or as overwhelming as moving into your own custom home and forgetting the hustles of paying rent or living with other tenants. But while many people view the process of building a custom home as a monumental challenge, regular folks with less than exciting paychecks are achieving this goal all…
The rug item in your living room can make a big impact in your space. Rugs are used to either anchor a seating group or delineate space. If you choose the right living room rug, you can bring all the colors in the space together, add a pattern to a neutral color, or even soften…
You can never underestimate the importance of positive customer reviews no matter what line of business you are in, but as a contractor, they are all the more important. Whether you are building a new home or commercial structure or are renovating someone’s home or office, you are dealing with one of their biggest investments…
If you have visited shops or websites that offer patterned fabric in lots of beautiful designs, you might be wondering how you can incorporate them into your home, especially the more expensive fabrics, which you can only afford ½ a meter of. There are so many talented surface pattern designers creating stunning prints and materials…
Moving into a new place can be a stressful and challenging experience, but it’s also a great opportunity to introduce some fresh changes into your life and make things more exciting. It provides you with the chance to make some much-needed changes to your lifestyle and to try out a new approach to some things….
If you want a better night’s sleep, and looking for inexpensive ways to improve your current sleeping habits, then maybe it’s time to look into purchasing a mattress topper for your bed. Having a mattress topper allows you to transform your average bed into a more comfortable one in seconds, and one which you will…