Choosing a New Design for Your Home and Garden

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Yo! I would like to offer you all a big warm welcome to my latest and greatest blog. The purpose of this blog is to educate readers about the many benefits of redesigning or remodelling their homes and gardens. I didn't know a thing about this subject until I redesigned my own property. I called in a couple of professional contractors who gave me some tips and helped me to plan the design. I found choosing a new design quite difficult but in the end, I opted for a traditional look. I love the look of my home and garden.

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Selecting a Split Air Conditioning System That Would Be Right for You

20 October 2016

Buying a new air-conditioning system does not have …

Two Reasons Timber Floors Are A Healthy Choice For Your Child's Playroom

28 September 2016

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Why Heat Up Your Home Via The Floors?

28 September 2016

Underfloor heating is fast becoming one of the mos …

3 Cool and Convenient Home Security Ideas

14 September 2016

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How to Get Your Things Organized and Packed Before Taking Them to a Self-Storage Unit

29 August 2016

Using a self-storage unit is a good idea for those …

3 Tips to Help You Evaluate Upholstered Furniture Quality before Purchase

28 July 2016
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Buying furniture is a complex transaction: unlike regular grocery shopping, you're getting high-priced items that you'll use for years to come and hence quality is imperative to a long service life. On the other hand, you may not know much about furniture making and quality markers; all you know is that the design and colour goes with the other stuff in your living room. Upholstered furniture presents a bigger challenge because unlike case furniture (wardrobes, tables, desks, dressers etc. Read More

Common Problems Associated with Over-wetting Your Carpet

18 July 2016
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Back in the years before mild carpet cleaning solutions and sophisticated cleaning equipment were introduced, the issue of over-wetting was common for both homeowners and carpet cleaning companies. Despite the advancement in the carpet cleaning technology, there are various instances when you can over-wet a carpet, usually when you opt for DIY cleaning. Over-wetting can cause irreversible damage to your rug; therefore, it should be avoided at all costs. Here are some of the common problems associated with over-wetting and how you can prevent them. Read More

How To Make A Gorgeous Lantern From Old Timber Plantation Shutters

30 June 2016
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you enjoy DIY and are in the process of redecorating your home, you might like to consider making a lantern light shade from some old timber plantation shutters. The lantern can look beautifully intricate, and you can also adjust the slats to create different lighting effects in your room. Here's how to do it. What you'll need 4 skinny timber plantation shutters sandpaper (coarse and fine grain) paint and paint brushes wire wool stiff brush wood glue a cheap table lamp, minus its shade You'll find everything you need for this project in your local DIY store. Read More

Solar Hot Water Heating Systems: A Brief Guide

20 June 2016
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Solar water heating provides an easy, affordable and long lasting way to heat water in your home while also helping to protect the environment. Below is a brief guide to solar water heating systems. The Components of a Solar Water Heating System A solar hot water system is composed of different components, such as a water storage tank, a solar panel, an expansion tank and a booster. The solar panels are normally positioned in a location where they can receive the most sunlight, such as the roof of a property. Read More

Precautions to Keep in Mind When Cleaning Aluminium Garden Furniture

7 June 2016
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Aluminium is a popular material among buyers of garden furniture because it can weather any kind of outdoor condition without being damaged. However, it still needs to be cleaned routinely in order to remain visually appealing. This article discusses some precautions that you should bear in mind as you clean your aluminium outdoor furniture. Be Careful When Using Steel Wool Steel wool is a good product for removing pitting from the surface of aluminium furniture. Read More

Choosing a New Design for Your Home and Garden