Cleaning your home is never fun, and rarely is it ever easy. By now, many of you are probably well into your spring cleaning preparations. Yes, I know spring is still a good couple of months away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for what lies ahead! This is a contributed post and contains […]
Making Sure Your Family Will Be Okay Without You
It’s not something that anyone wants to dwell on, but none of us will be around forever. Whatever your age, the state of your health or your job, it’s perfectly understandable to be anxious about what will happen to your family after you’re no longer around to take care of them. Despite this near universal […]
The Best Ways to Prepare for the Worst
Even though we all want to believe that we won’t be struck down by disaster, there is no accounting for what could happen at any time in the future. If you expect everything to go entirely to plan, then you and your family could be in for a shock when the unexpected crops up. This […]
Where Does Design Meet Artistic Beauty?
Design and art have always had something in common. Anything that relates to aesthetic space could be considered a form of design, and also a form of art. For example, buildings are inherently artistic in their design, and the practicality of their construction and design does not take away from this. This is why the […]
Upcycling 101
Upcycling can be wonderful. It’s a great way to breathe new life into tired and old furniture, to give something a new purpose or just add some sparkle to something you are bored of. You can upcycle things you already own or get some bargains from yard sales, eBay or charity stores. It’s your chance […]
Interior Design Treats To Try
There are plenty of interior design treats out there for you to try. All you need is a bit of vision and a touch of creative flair. Your home deserves to be treated every now and then. Even the smallest of changes can make your home look brand new again. You don’t need to be […]
Give Your Home The Ultimate Makeover This Year
With a new year come new resolutions and the desire for us to improve not only ourselves but also our surroundings. With little money in the bank after the Christmas season, it is essential we plan carefully and decide what changes we need to make this year and which of those have priority over others. […]
Renovating an Older Home: The Essentials
Buying an old fixer-upper is a great way to get on the property ladder and obtain a home that has lots of character. However, it is not without its challenges, and most older homes will need some (or a lot) of renovation work before they can be the cozy, comfy, desirable homes that we all […]