Home Improvement
Think there’s nothing to do in the October Garden? Oh how wrong you are!
October is a joyous time in an autumn garden, as the colours convert; we mow the lawn for the final phase of the year, and observe as evergreens take on a new vibrancy without having to compete with summer blooms. However, although many plants will begin their hibernation period, there are still an abundance of [...]
Making Your New House into a Home
After a hard day at work, the only thing that you want to do is to spend some time relaxing at home. The best way to do this is to create a space that you will want to return to time and time again. By decorating your home to reflect your own personal tastes and [...]
Elements of Good Design
Good design rests upon a solid foundation of function, environment, space, style, color and texture. Whether it’s your first design or your fiftieth, understanding these principles and using them to guide your work will guarantee you a well designed space. Learn more about the elements of good design and how you can apply them to [...]
Top Tips For Saving Space At Home
If you have a growing family then you probably feel like you have a shrinking home! Although moving to a bigger house would be great, with ever increasing house prices moving is simply not a possibility for many of us. However there’s no need for you to feel hemmed in by your house. There are [...]
How To Keep The Neighbours Happy With Shutters
It’s always nice to get on with those living around you. There tends to be an unwritten rule and mutual respect in neighbourhoods regarding noise levels. It’s basic common courtesy to make sure that loud activities are carried out at sociable hours, however this is made extremely hard when living in a neighbourhood as people [...]
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 [...]
Build Your Own Pergola
If you are thinking of giving your garden a facelift, then the romantic charm of a pergola might be exactly what you need. This simple architectural structure, of Italian origin, is one of the easiest ways to awaken a dull garden. Building such a seemingly complex structure might appear to be difficult, but you would [...]
The World’s 10 most Bizarre Wooden Buildings
Wood is one of the world’s oldest construction materials that are still in use today. Technology and craftsmanship has taken this material to a whole new level of creativity and, today, wooden buildings are still considered to be amongst the most beautiful structures on the planet. Here’s a look at some bizarre wooden buildings that [...]
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 [...]
