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The hottest part of the year is just around the corner. The time is now to prepare your home for summer so you can kick back and relax later.

Are you looking to boost your property value but get a good bang for your buck? These projects will yield a nice return on your investment.

Home maintenance tasks can quickly snowball if you don’t keep up with them. Here are three items on your honey-do list to keep up with.

If you’ve been in your house for a few years, you might be starting to wonder to one can renovate a home without breaking the bank. Here is how.

So you made a big decision to renovate your home? You’ll learn that the actual scale of the project and the features required to bring it all together can be a little bit daunting. There are just so many things that you have to consider in order to make the venture worthwhile. Likewise, you’ll encounter […]

So, you’re planning on treating yourself to a home makeover. And why not? With a few alterations or transformations here and there, you will give both your home and yourself a whole new lease of life. However, careful thought is needed. Before making any changes, there are a few important questions you need to ask […]

Everyone’s home needs a little care and attention every now and then. Improving your living environment by getting it looking at its best can make it a far nicer place to be. However, when you don’t have lots of cash to spend on home improvements, it can be frustrating. If you need to make home […]

Do you love fireplace mantels? Well, I do, too. Unfortunately, my home had mantle-less fireplace for the first five years we lived here. And, my love for live edge wood left me longing for a mantlepiece of my own. Unfortunately, my circa-1965 home featured a chimney that was in poor condition when we moved in. […]

Who doesn’t want their house to be in prime condition? Buying an affordable house becomes a greater challenge every year. Once you make such a big investment, you should make sure it doesn’t go down the drain. Making small home repairs on your own will surely save you from additional spending on your house. While […]

Aquaponics offers gardeners a way to grow food all year long. This is an overview of the method and explains what you will need to get started.

Ever wondered how designers pull off mixing and matching woods? Here are 6 designer tips.

Want to add some “ye olde charm” to your home? It’s easier than you might think to add those special vintage touches.

‘Character’ – you’d be forgiven for being confused as to what this elusive term means. Ask to be shown around any apartment or home by a realtor and they’ll likely find some way to slip that word in there. We’re exploring what “character” in home decor means to me.

Thinking of how to make your home safe and accessible for all? Here are three places to get started.

Do you neglect your home exterior in favor of more enjoyable interior renovations? If so, you’re not alone. But, passing up a chance to spiff up the outside of your home could be a mistake. Learn why.

Joinery involves the creation of wooden components of a building, including window frames, doors, stars, and such like. Unfortunately, there are too many rogue joiners on the market, and we want to make sure you do not fall victim to them. Read on to discover more. There are a number of warning signs that indicate […]

Want to minimize moving costs? Of course you do! And, we have 5 smart tips to help you keep your costs in check.

What would your ideal dream home look like? Design-build expert shares the hottest trends in custom home building. You’ll crave these items, too!

Most homeowners will have to replace their roof at least once either because they want to change the look of the house or the roof is past its prime. However, replacing a roof is a big job, and if it’s not done right, you will be out a lot of money and your home will […]

Does homegrown always mean healthy? Not so fast–it’s not as simple as you might think. Take a look at some factors that can compromise your homegrown produce.

Home renovations in the planning stages for this year? If you are considering carrying out any major home renovations, it’s important you’re planning absolutely everything you can in advance before you make a decision. While it may not seem like a big decision at the time, any renovations you make to your home could affect […]

Want a kitchen garden? You can have one with some investment of time–and some great advice. A lot of people dream about growing their own vegetables right in their own backyard. The more space you have, the easier it will be for you to grow the kind of food you have in mind, though, but […]

Hygee. You’ve heard it but didn’t want to ask what they’re talking about. Learn about this decor trend.

Is your heating bill getting a bit high? Your home might cost a very pretty penny to try and heat. And when it comes down to it, you’re often finding yourself turning the thermostat way down. Or, you might just bundle up in as many sweaters as you can get your hands on. This is […]

Looking to spruce up your patio for spring? Here are some great looks you can try.

The sofa. It’s the king of your living room. The big kahuna. The stately lion in the domestic jungle that is your living room and the master of all it surveys. It sits in pride of place in your living room, resting smugly in the knowledge that you have planned the entire topography of your […]

Do you have a veritable jungle that you want to transform into a garden paradise? We all have different expectations and ideas for our dream gardens. Some of us want something that’s low maintenance. Just some grass or a nice deck where we can relax; one that only requires a little cleaning now and then […]

Dying to get out there and invest time in your garden? These 18 early spring flowers are sure to inspire you!

If you are planning on moving home this year, you need to put a plan in place to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. A lot of people view moving home as a stressful period in their life. While it can be, it does not need to be. With that being said, continue […]

Does your fixer upper look like it’s going to be more in-depth than you’d originally thought? Home improvement is a massive industry, and it is only set to grow as more tools hit the market which gives normal people the chance to handle jobs for themselves. Loads of people are getting involved with the DIY […]

Consider a brick garden wall to accentuate your garden and define borders. It’s easier than you’d think!

Are you as comfortable at home as you can possibly be? We all want to be comfortable in our own homes, but often there can be many things getting in the way of this being a possibility. If you find that you are not quite as comfortable in your own home as you would truly […]

A house should always feel comfortable, but how do you achieve that? In this article, we’re going to talk about the ways in which you can create a warm, welcoming, and well-designed home. RELATED POST: A Cohesive Indoor and Outdoor Home Design Work on the layout of your home. A big part of creating a […]

Do you need to sell your home? If you’ve recently listed your house for sale, or this is something you’re thinking of doing in the near future, then you may be thinking about the best ways to boost your chances of selling for the price you’re asking and to the right buyer. Although you may […]

Want to know how to spend money on kitchen renovations wisely? Take a look at these tips.

Think you can’t accomplish any garden tasks in January? Think again! Here’s a to-do list.

Do you know the safest actions to take before, during and after a storm? Have you ever been caught up in a severe storm, such as a hurricane, flood or a typhoon? If you have, you will know that it can be one of the most terrifying experiences and cause billions of dollars of damage […]

Would you like more privacy for your home? Do you ever feel like letting your hair down in your garden but feel like you’re being watched? Or how about when you walk in front of your back window and just want to look outside at the sky while enjoying a nice cup of coffee, only […]

Is everything in your home ok? When it comes to our homes, we usually think only in terms of how things generally look. If we’re not thinking “oh this looks strange” when we enter the property, then we don’t think too much about what else is going on. But our homes are like people: what’s […]

Does it seem like you have an unending list of DIY home projects? It often feels like we will never finish checking off that list. The harsh reality of modern home ownership is that you’ll never have the perfect property. As soon as you’ve completed one project, there will be another one waiting. When added […]

Moving to a new home? Then you definitely need our guide to furnishing your home on a shoestring budget! Buying a house can be super expensive; we’re all very aware of that these days. Once you’ve finally got your foot on the property ladder, though, you’ve got one more big expense to face – you […]

If you decided that you are going to improve the space you and your family call home, there are many things to remember when remodeling. First, you will need to find the budget and create a plan so you can manage the project without major stress. Second, the remodeling needs to work around your family […]

Home renovation is a tough business. When you watch home improvement shows, the process seems fairly simple, requiring very little time, money, or hard work. Unfortunately, the reality is quite different.

So you want to design a beautiful home on a budget. Can it even be done?

As the song goes, they do call it puppy love. If you don’t love puppies, then what type of person are you!? If they aren’t just the biggest bundles of joy, then we really don’t know what else you could call them.

2019 kitchen design trends promise to be stunning. Read on to learn about these hot trends.

Today we’re sharing some watering tips for gardeners. Watering a garden sounds like a simple task, right? You just need to head outside and fill up your watering can help your plants and flowers when they look a bit dry.

Building the perfect home environment for your family is a priority for everyone. Unfortunately, knowing how to make it happen can be a little challenging. If you’re like the average homeowner, it’s likely that you’re making some very basic home mistakes. On a brighter note, though, they are very easily rectified.  

It is a classic solution: cream carpet is often used by developers to show off warm but bright interiors and by interior designers as a fairly cheap and generic option that no-one will be offended by.

Anybody that has ever done work on their home knows that there are always things that can go wrong. It’s important that you plan everything properly but regardless of how thorough you are before you get started, you’ll probably run into some hurdles along the way. Here are 3 things that make your DIY projects harder than they need to be.

With a growing brood, you might be considering moving to a bigger pad. However, you might already have all the space you need, if only you used it a little more effectively. If your conservatory has turned into little more than a dumping ground or an alternative way of entering the home should your kids be mucky after soccer, then you need to rethink its use.