We’ve all got a snag list for our homes; things that need repairing but that we politely ignore until they become urgent. Your snag list might include something small like painting a skirting board or oiling a squeaky door, but that’s about the extent it should go to. There are some things that shouldn’t be […]
How To Make Sure Your Home Improvements Are Eco-Friendly
Most people don’t tackle their big home improvements until the spring, perhaps even the summer, when the days are longer and there is more light to work by. Plus, during the winter it’s much easier just to cozy up inside and not make too many drastic changes. That doesn’t mean, however, that winter isn’t a […]
How Homeowners Can Recover Fast from Natural Disasters
Natural disasters may leave homeowners with severe mental and physical challenges to overcome. Note: This is a contributed post. Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make a purchase. Affiliate relationships include, but are not limited to, Bluehost, Amazon Associates, Walmart.com, and Etsy. [ctt template=”4″ link=”9XNyZ” […]
Budget, Plan and Research Before Entering Into Home Renovations
If you are making a plan to change your home, make renovations and sell up, or improve your home’s function, you are going to need to make some decisions. Renovations are often costly and can incur additional and unexpected costs. There are ways around this, however. Loans and financing can make life easier. Note: This […]
8 Jobs You Should Not Take Into Your Own Hands
As some countries enter another lockdown, many people will be thinking about what they can do differently this time and what they can do to keep occupied that is productive and useful. Of course, DIY springs to mind, there are always jobs to be done around the house, whether its a new coat of paint […]
4 Step Guide to a Successful Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling
Just like every homeowner finds it essential to renovate a house to the exterior, the same should be done to the interior: notably the busiest rooms in the house; the kitchen and bathroom. With the many ideas that you may have in mind, coming up with your preferred revamping design may be challenging. Details like […]
9 Home Improvements You Should Always Negotiate
Dealing with contractors is notoriously challenging. They tend to be more rigid in their prices than some other professionals – it’s not like haggling over the price of a car or some used furniture. These jobs are complex and labor-intensive. But there are ways you can create savings. With the following home improvement projects, put […]
Time to Replace the Roof? Here’s What to Look For
Replacing the roof of your home can be an expensive business, but luckily, you shouldn’t need to do it more than every 15-20 years, depending on your location and the weather. Though you might be put off replacing your roof because of the cost, it is actually a really good investment to make sooner rather […]
Adding Unique Features To Your Home
Your home is unique to you, but what about its features? Whenever you own a home, it’s nice to make it your own, and you also want to think about what you can do with it to make it stand out. There are plenty of new builds going up currently that all have that same […]
How Far Would You Go To Upgrade Your Home?
We would all like to live in a pleasant environment that met all our needs, but some people are prepared to go much further than others to get the home that they want. We’re not talking applying a new lick of paint in the kitchen or putting a draft-excluder by the front door. No – […]
10 Ways to Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal
What does your house look like from the street? This first impression—or the home’s curb appeal, as real estate professionals call it—boosts your home’s value. Image by acmstaining from Pixabay Your house and garden are vital elements in your curb appeal, alongside the path, the fence, and other features that first meet the eyes of […]
How Do You Bring Your Home Up To Scratch?
Whether you’ve just moved into a fixer-upper or your home is starting to lose a little bit of its luster, there are plenty of situations where you might look around your home and feel like it’s just not up to the standard that you would like. For a lot of people, this can be incredibly […]
A Dry Home is a Happy Home
Your roof is a system that needs to be set up properly using all the required components for it to be functional and last longer. This is a contributed post and my referral affiliate links are below. If you click through and take action, I will be compensated at no extra cost to you. My […]
How And Why People Are Getting Into Preventive Home Maintenance
Preventive home maintenance is becoming an increasingly popular trend. People are asking themselves whether there’s anything that they can do around their home that will make it last longer and cut their long-term running costs. The good news is that there is. This is a contributed post and my referral affiliate links are below. If […]