What to Know Before Signing a Home Improvement Contract
It is important to be a very careful consumer when it comes to home improvement contractors. For instance, I had a case where my client, an elderly and blind woman, signed a contract and paid $30,000.00 to a home improvement company that disappeared with all of her money! Unfortunately, the... Read More
Installing a Brick or Paver Walkway
The use of Bricks or Pavers to create a walkway or patio complements a home in a way that is unmatched. It adds a level of quality and elegance to a home entrance that can not be achieved with either concrete or asphalt. Brick and Pavers also come in many... Read More
Designing Your Log Home: Tips To Keep You Out of Trouble
Nearly every log home is a custom design, whether you are altering a stock plan or starting from scratch. By their very nature, custom floor plans open up a large number of untested challenges - especially if you are trying to design the house yourself. With almost all log home... Read More
How To Buy A Conservatory In The UK
The first question is, what is a conservatory?There is no standard definition of what constitutes a conservatory (apart from "greenhouse"). This is one reason why quotes vary so widely.The conservatory industry itself does not have a consistent approach. So, the only way out of this is to be specific about... Read More
Light Up Your Life With Feng Shui
Feng Shui (pronounced Foong Shway or Fung Shoy) is the ancient Chinese art of luck management, which works by maximising the flow of energy (known as 'Chi') in your environment. Every object, inanimate or living, possesses its own energy field and also has an affect on the flow of Chi... Read More
If You Want to Bring Your Bathroom Up to Date, Consider Fitting a Shower Stall
Modern shower stalls look sleek and stylish. If you have the space, adding a shower stall in addition to your bathtub can be a great way to improve your bathroom. As much as people enjoy relaxing in the tub, with the time pressures of everyday life if can be very... Read More
Planning Permission Tips UK - Pre-application Enquiries to the Council - Is the Delay Worthwhile?
The holiday season is now in full swing & for about the next 6 weeks we tend to see a noticeable downturn in the level of new enquiries which I think is pretty much typical amongst most services. This, for us, is a time when we normally attend to the... Read More
How to Design a Lighting Plan
You are doing a remodel and know that you want to add some lighting to the room, but your stumped. Where do I start is the most common question I get asked. There are some basic guidelines and factors that can help you determine where to start and how to... Read More
Ways to Heat Your Water
Water heating optionsWhere you live, as well as the life style you lead, the number of people in your household, and where you'll put the water heating system, you'll need to factor these realities in if you're going to purchase a new hot water system, or getting a back up... Read More
Ceiling Fans ? That Dont Require The Ceiling
The trend in remodeling homes is to expand the outdoor backyard or patio into a lovely room where you can entertain. It just makes sense to extend your surroundings to be more useful. Some are going all out and installing outdoor kitchens while others are just getting new patio furniture.... Read More
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Hammocks Create a Stress Free Zone
Stress is all around us, from the office to the... Read More
The Different Roofing Materials Used for Flatroofs, Their Advantages and Disadvantages
The roof has had many different innovations in regards to... Read More
What to Know Before Signing a Home Improvement Contract
It is important to be a very careful consumer when... Read More
Get Your Home Ready To Sell
Have you been considering selling your home in the near... Read More
How To Choose House Style Mailboxes
Your mailbox is not simply a receptacle for your mail;... Read More
Soy Candles? What Will They Think of Next?
Quick: What comes to mind when you think of soy... Read More
A Few Concrete Suggestions
Up until a few years ago, my professional experience was... Read More
Heart of the Home
It started with my need for a new mixer. OK.... Read More
Mexico: Who Farted?
Do you have embarrassing gas problems? Do you find this... Read More
Protecting Yourself from Miter Saw Hazards
A miter saw, also known as a "chop saw," is... Read More
The Benifits of Home Ventilation
The purpose of a home ventilation system is to maintain... Read More
How to Design a Lighting Plan
You are doing a remodel and know that you want... Read More
How To Select Scraped//Distressed Hardwood Flooring
Hand-scraped and Distressed hardwood floors are becoming a popular choice... Read More
Architect or Building Designer ? Who Do You Choose?
Thinking of building a new home or complex? Will you... Read More
Top Tips When Planning a Conservatory or Sunroom
General advice.Negotiate fairly with suppliers. Don't expect to get all... Read More
Ideas For Interior Design
Ideas for interior design are a dime a dozen these... Read More
How to Keep Your Tools Useful for Every Season
You don't want to keep your useless tools in your... Read More
Planning Your Replacement Windows Installation
Windows are the eyes of a home. From inside, you... Read More
Bathroom Interior Design
Any advice or guide on the interior design of a... Read More
Your Home is Your Symphony
"Dr. Carl Sagan once wrote, "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting... Read More
5 Window Treatment Ideas To Improve Your Home
Coming up with interesting window treatment ideas that bring out... Read More
Deck Decorating
On my blog, I once wrote about life on the... Read More
Single Pane Glass Repair in an Aluminum Frame, Part 2
This week we are going to continue our series on... Read More
Designing With Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors are suited to both casual and formal environments;... Read More
Imported Tools vs. Brand Name - Are They As Good?
So you are looking for hand or power tools on... Read More
5 Reasons to Make Early Spring Firewood Time at Your Home
As the weather hints of warmth and the spring buds... Read More
Save Money with a Solar Pool Heater & Cover
Heat your pool with a Solar Pool Heater and save... Read More
New Tax Breaks for Energy Efficient Home Improvements
If you would like to make your existing home more... Read More
Bathroom Wall Cabinets ? Create Extra Space with a Touch of Style!
Is your bathroom looking cluttered? How about fitting new bathroom... Read More
How to Get the Most Out of Your Home Theater ? Without Spending a Fortune
So you've scraped and saved, now you've finally gotten together... Read More
Flooring: Installing Ceramic Tile
Ceramic Tile brings a texture, richness and color to a... Read More
All You Need To Know About The Feng Shui Bagua Map
The feng shui bagua map is an octagonal shaped map... Read More
Seven Interior Design Psychology Ideas for Dining Pleasure
A separate dining room adds glamour, elegance, and excitement to... Read More
Concrete Cutting - Adding a Pre-Cast Concrete Stairway Bulkhead to Your Home
Installing a pre-cast concrete stairway to your home's basement is... Read More
Choosing The Right Window
When you have reached the decision to purchase new windows... Read More
Making a Pen with Your New Wood Lathe
So you just purchased a wood lathe but do not... Read More
Installing a Brick or Paver Walkway
The use of Bricks or Pavers to create a walkway... Read More
Electrical Savings System; Save up to 40% on Your Electric Bill Every Month
Once a month there's an electric bill coming in the... Read More
Designing Your Log Home: Tips To Keep You Out of Trouble
Nearly every log home is a custom design, whether you... Read More
Wallpaper Doesnt Just Cover...It Defines The Room
Wallpaper is often overlooked as a key part of an... Read More
Transform Your Home with Decorative Country Lighting
As we become more of a home-based society, many more... Read More
A Well Chosen Bathroom Vanity Will Make Your Bathroom Look Great!
A bathroom vanity is the centerpiece of your bathroom. Regardless... Read More
Why Double Glazing?
Why replace your single-glazed windows with double glazing ? For... Read More
Tuscan Style Decorating For The Kitchen
A Tuscan decorating theme can put some old world charm... Read More
Spring Deck Prep Tips
It's finally spring! Time to move out the patio furniture... Read More
Do You Know How Important Your Air Conditioner Filter Is?
When most people think about an air conditioner filter, it... Read More
Your Building Your Dream Home, But Where Do You Start?
You have finally found the perfect lot, in the neighborhood... Read More
Selecting the Right Air Compressor for Your Air Tool
An air compressor is used to power air tools such... Read More
Feng Shui Your Home, Work and Life For Balance and Harmony
Feng Shui describes the communication that takes place every day... Read More
Persian Carpets - Popular Styles
There are numerous styles of Persian carpets. In fact there... Read More
What does it take to be an Interior Designer?
When trying to decide if Interior Design is right for... Read More
Buying The Right Bed Sheets For Your Bed
You spend a lot of your life in your bed... Read More
Remedies for a Wet Basement
A wet basement can be just a nuisance or even... Read More
Pool Supplies Should Also Contain Safety
A swimming pool with attached spa has just been installed... Read More
Understanding Air Purifiers
Purchasing an air purifier can be confusing, and you do... Read More
Planning Permission Tips UK - Conservatories - Dispelling a Myth
It's now well into the new year and the residential... Read More
Rodent Proofing Your Home
It's that time of year where rats and mice are... Read More
How to Install a New Toilet in 5 Easy Steps
If your toilet is old and in need of repairs,... Read More
Research Concerning Color in Homes and Workplaces
Over the years, many studies have been done in countries... Read More
Cork Flooring Is The Best Option Around For Durability And Aesthetic Value
It is inevitable, almost everyone no matter how long they... Read More
Refining Your Area Rug Choice
As a Managing Partner of www.exquisiterugs.com, the question... Read More
How To Choose Decorative, Recessed Locking Mailboxes
Do you need a decorative, quality, recessed locking mailbox for... Read More
Home Fire Prevention Effectiveness 1
Are you aware that you can lose all your personal... Read More
11 Tips for Stripping Wallpaper: How to Get Rid of Ugly Wallpaper!
I broke my promise to myself and stripped wallpaper again.... Read More
Planning Permission Tips UK - Free Design Advice In The UK - How And Where To Get It
Isn't it funny how people shelve projects for the new... Read More
Home Remodeling Business
Need for home remodelingThe need for home remodeling is on... Read More
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