Decorating
Blinds vs Curtains: The Pros and Cons of Window Furnishings
When it comes to redecorating a room, one of the big challenges is which window treatments to go for. There are a huge number of options out there but the question effectively comes down to do you want blinds or curtains. The answer depends a lot upon what you want to use the room for. [...]
Prepping Your House for Winter
Winter is easily the hardest season on your home. Snow, ice and cold can be very taxing on your building and your wallet. Follow these five tips for prepping you house for winter: 1. Check Your Heating This is the most important thing to do before winter is in full swing. Once the cold hits [...]
How To Make Your Own Set Of Roman Blinds
Roman blinds can be a beautiful addition to any home, and whether you want to personalize your window accents or just trying to save some money, you can make your own Roman blinds and become the envy of all your friends and neighbours. Making a set of Roman blinds really isn’t as difficult as it [...]
How To Install Your Own Curtain Rails Like An Expert
When you install curtains in your home, you will find that you can drastically upgrade the way that the home looks with very little work. This will not take long and it will not be difficult. It will, however, make everything in the home look elegant and comfortable. You can use these to hide old [...]
My Old Bachelor Pad vs. a Modern One
I have to start by confessing that my eyes go a bit misty whenever I recall my old bachelor pad. I spent many happy hours in there listening to my records, reading books and entertaining guests. It wasn’t a place of sumptuous luxury but it was somewhere I felt relaxed in and could bring people [...]
Ways to Save Money on Your Home Heating Oil This Winter
Over the last couple of years we have faced some tough winters. The weather has been pretty harsh and for many of us, unexpected. Even though we were prepared for snow last year because of the weather we had endured the year before, we were still shocked at how early the cold weather set in [...]
Save Costs at Home with DIY
There are so many things within our homes that need to be effectively maintained. Costly damage, wear and tear and accidental damage to items and possessions within the home, as well as fittings and fixtures, can mean we face expensive repair or replacement bills – and those surprises tend to come at the worst time. [...]
Tips on Decorating with Kids Room Stickers
Once your child gets to a certain age the desire to have the perfect bedroom of their dreams kicks in. Not only is this a wonderful opportunity to encourage your child’s individual personality, it is also a great time to find out more about what your child really enjoys and where their passions lie. Kids [...]
The Benefits of a Storage Footstool
When it comes to choosing a new suite of furniture for your living room, you will find that there are many options available. You can go for a sofa with chairs, a corner sofa, a three and a two-seater sofa or any combination you prefer. These days, one of the more popular items you can [...]
How to Brighten Up Dark Rooms
Most people would love for their houses to look like the gorgeous rooms in magazines and on TV, but they probably don’t have a house purpose-built to make the most of the sunlight in the area or the time and money to get an expensive interior designer to help them make the most of what [...]
