A clean child’s room. Seems like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Day in and day out, we organise and shelf, and try to set a good example. But it seems to just get away from us. If you are frustrated with cleaning your child’s room, and feeling like you are berating your little one about it, take some steps to control the clutters and get things looking tidy once and for all.… View Post
Renovating a home can be a fun and exciting project for the budding property developer in you, but if you have limited experience, or this is your first attempt at doing up a house, then it’s important to go into your project fully prepared for all eventualities. It’s easy to have grand ideas about how you will achieve the vision that is in your head – and more often than not, you will turn this dream into a reality; but it is also important to be aware of some of the issues that will crop up on your renovation journey.… View Post
The way you light a space will determine the look and feel of an area. Solely turning on an overhead light every time you walk into a room may work well for lighting the entire area, but it won’t do much for unwanted shadows or comfort. There are three lighting layers that offer the solution for all your lighting problems. But only one lighting fixture can create all layers. Recessed lighting is multi-faceted and can be used in every area of your home.… View Post
Are you thinking of having a wet room installed in your bathroom? Wet rooms are on the rise and are becoming a very popular option across every generation. If you are unfamiliar with what a wet room is, essentially this is just a bathroom where the floors and walls are tanked to stop any water from seeping out and causing damage. There normally a sloping floor as this will guide excess water towards a drain.… View Post
Oh my gosh, is there anything better than shopping for Christmas decor? Definitely, once autumn hits, there’s no finer pastime than browsing the pop-up decoration stores or sitting home browsing catalogues.
There’s certainly something heart-warming and comforting about decking the halls. Even when it’s raining, pouring, outside, and you’ve just suffered through the hardest day at work, returning to a warm, calm home can fill you full-to-brimming with festive cheer. It’s infectious, didn’t you know?… View Post
The dining room can be a tricky room to light. It can serve many different functions from formal to casual. It’s usually a place where some of your nicest furniture goes and where you put your best foot forward for your guests. Accommodating all of those purposes can be tricky when it comes to lighting.… View Post
Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or you’ve spent the last decade in the same property, everyone is at risk of damp becoming a problem in their house. Damp is an irritating dilemma because it can be caused by multiple different issues. However, the good news is that it’s easy to recognise and damp proofing is a fairly reasonably priced affair, so you should be okay.… View Post
Laminate flooring, if installed correctly, is especially good in areas where it might get damp or wet. This means it works well in kitchens and bathrooms where moisture can collect and warp real wood. You can still have it look almost exactly like real wood flooring, but without all the problems that can occur with real wood. Make sure you get a good laminate that seals the edges though, otherwise you will still suffer the dampness problems.… View Post
Whether you have an unused attic or basement, bedroom, reception room or garden room, here are just a few of the ways you can transform a spare room at home and turn it into a usable space that could well better your life. Read on to find out more!… View Post
Every winter, homeowners across the country find themselves wishing that they could return to the halcyon days of summer—and not only because of the cold! Your heating bill in winter may very well be higher than you’d like it to be, and since turning the heat off isn’t an option in the middle of January, here are some helpful, simple tips for keeping your bills low in the snowy days of winter: … View Post