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

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28 September 2016

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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

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How Make A Garden Planter From A Wine Barrel

17 December 2015
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Many wineries have old wine barrels for sale, and you'll often see them advertised in your local press. A half wine barrel can be used to make a really interesting and attractive garden planter. It's a simple project that you can complete using basic DIY skills in just a few hours. Here's how to do it. What you'll need a half wine barrel power drill with medium sized bit apple cider vinegar spray bottle fine wire mesh wire cutters staple gun planter feet or bricks How to do it Read More

How To Clean And Sharpen A Garden Spade

7 December 2015
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

A good quality garden spade can be expensive to buy, so it makes sense to care for it properly. This not only prolongs the life of the tool but will also make it easier to use and much more effective. Here's how to clean and maintain your garden spade. What you'll need washing-up liquid sponge rags and old towels steel wool wire brush fine-grain sandpaper metal file lubricating oil gloves eye protection dust mask How to do it Read More

4 Benefits Of Using Wood Fired Pizza Ovens

1 December 2015
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

There is a distinct difference between wood-fired and regular oven cooked pizzas; a difference that is evident from the first bite. With their crunchy edges, soft dough and smoky flavour, there's no comparison to wood-fired pizzas. But it's not all about the taste, wood fire cooking provides plenty of other benefits that cannot be replicated in a traditional kitchen. Higher Cooking Temperatures Temperatures inside stone ovens can reach 650 to 900 degrees Fahrenheit (340 to 480 degrees centigrade) very quickly. Read More

How To Grow An Ornamental Olive Tree

18 November 2015
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you fancy bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden, you might like to consider growing an ornamental olive tree. Olive trees produce attractive flowers during the spring and fruit during the summer time. Olives grow well in warm, sunny climates, yet they are surprisingly hardy during the winter months. Your local plant wholesaler is a good place from which to source your ornamental olive tree, as they'll have a wide choice of varieties on offer. Read More

Rejuvenating your timber staircase balustrades

3 November 2015
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If your staircase is desperately in need of an update, the most obvious place to start is with the dated balustrades. The shape, stain, paint or design of timber balustrades can age over time, and as a result can date your living space if the staircase is a feature in your home. Whether you're looking for a quick and cheap update spruce up a house for sale, or a complete renovation to turn a house into a family home, there is a suitable staircase balustrade solution waiting for you. Read More

Choosing a New Design for Your Home and Garden