Many homes have access to a garage that’s either connected to the house or a stand-alone structure. For some, the front door is rarely used as entry into the house is through the garage door. It has proven to be an important component as it heightens the security of...
If you are looking forward to making a few home improvements, an air conditioner is one great item to invest in 2021. If you don't have any plans in mind, you may be wondering, why should I get an air conditioning unit? Other homeowners wish to invest in the best AC...
It is the responsibility of landlords to keep their rental houses habitable for everyone who lives in them. This includes making sure the roof is in excellent condition at all times. The best way to protect both your tenants and your house from roof damage is to have...
Most loft conversions can be done without permission from the city. That noted, regulations and rules about loft conversions vary from borough to borough. You need to check whether you need to get permission, for your loft conversion. If you are planning a loft...
Exterior wall cladding can offer homeowners various benefits. It not only improves the look of your building but it is also an extra source of stability for your home. The materials that are used for cladding are heavy and thus offer extra stability to the building....
More of us are playing games than ever before. People do it as a hobby; some play a few games to pass the time, while other gamers are keen to enter into the esports arena with all the financial riches that entails. Gaming has never been in such a healthy place,...
Deciding whether to invest in some home improvements before putting your house on the market can be hard to measure. On the one hand, you wonder whether it’s worth the time and effort to fix up a home you won’t even live in. On the other, you may wonder whether a...
Times when light was used solely for expelling darkness are long past us. Nowadays it has become an important part of interior and exterior design - it sets the atmosphere and can expose/hide any detail we desire. And it's not just the looks that matter - colour...
Growth of mould, mildew, or fungus is quite a common problem in homes that can pose serious threat to your health and the structure of your house. The problem generally becomes massive in the monsoons owing to accumulation of moisture and dampness in certain areas of...
Eager to give your bedroom a romantic country style? It takes less than you think to create your sleep paradise. 1. An iron bed We find this irresistible bedroom in a turn-of-the-century villa. A classic iron bed makes its mark on the entire room, whose neutral...
Insulation in homes is one of the most important factors in terms of energy efficiency and meeting zero greenhouse gas emissions across the UK by 2050. With the UK government having targeted over a million homes for an energy efficiency upgrade between 2015 and 2020...
Tiles are generally assumed to be expensive. It does not always have to be so. We take a look at some of the myths surrounding cheap bathroom tiles. There is a lot to consider when you choose your bathroom tiles. You will have to take into consideration everything,...
"During the ten years I spent as a home appraiser, a number of our real estate agents helped me gather information pertaining to home improvement projects. As a participant in the home improvement process, I observed ways that others in the industry choose to spend...
While some people prefer empty spaces, such as walls, windows, floors, in others, an empty wall might be the cause of severe depression. However, even if you love spaces that are filled in with beautiful items, make sure all those items are in the right places. The...
The bathroom is one of the essential areas of a home, and it can make or break the selling or buying of a home. Why do bathrooms receive that much attention? Well, it is one of the areas in a home where you spend most of your time. That is where you go when you...
So, this is it - you’ve finally purchased your first home, and you can’t wait to move in. Congratulations! Owning your own home is one of the biggest things you’ll ever achieve in life, and once you’re on that property ladder, you’ll likely never want to rent again....
Loft conversions are one of the most popular ways to extend a home. And this is for good reason: there’s not actually any extending involved, and it’s also a pretty cost-effective way to create an additional liveable space in your home. One of the most common...
Garden decks have become an extension of the home and living space for many families; they act as a bridge between the comfort of indoor spaces and the fresh air of the outdoors. Despite the benefits of garden decking, your deck design might come with some potential...
Painting is a job that some people dislike intensely because of the mess and the time required. However, it needn’t be that way. Using a paintsprayer can be the easiest way to achieve a smooth finish and reach those inaccessible spots in a much faster time than using...
Renting tools instead of buying them can make a lot of sense, especially if you only require the use of certain tools for a short period of time or for a specific project. Renting tools is a simple and convenient process that can save you a lot of time and frustration...