• DIY & Improvements

    Unpredictable electrics, cold spots, floor drafts and how to fix them quickly

    According to a study by Aspect.co.uk, a maintenance company that provides local electricians in London, 64% of people feel unsettled in their homes due to unresolved maintenance issues. Many people in the study reported feeling unsettled due to long-standing issues they didn’t know how to fix. And as with many problems, it’s the not knowing where to start that creates a barrier to finding a solution. So how can you go about quickly (and cheaply) solving some of the most common issues causing consternation in the home? Cold spots Have you ever walked into a room and felt an unexpected chill? The window is closed and the central heating has…

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    Is Home Safety a Top Priority in Your Life?

    Would you say you have priorities in your life? Being most people do have things they focus on, one of them for you should be home safety. Given the amount of time you spend in your home, you want it to be as safe as possible. So, are there measures you can take to make your home safer starting now? Don’t Sleep on Home Safety In looking to see where you can improve safety in your home, consider the following options: Security – How secure is your home in both keeping criminals out and your young children or seniors in? When it comes to the former, you want to be…

  • Décor

    How to Choose the Right Luxury Furniture

    The home is where we spend most of our free time, and for that reason, making it a place you love to come back to is essential. Adding some affordable luxury items to the dining, living or bedroom can truly add some character you’ve been looking for. With that in mind, here are some helpful tips for choosing the right luxury furniture.   Individuality It’s all well and good having the same furniture as everyone living on your street, but you want to pick pieces that stand out from the rest and are the talking pieces of the room. Designer furniture tends to offer shapes, materials and colour unlike most…

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    How to Keep the Dust to a Minimum When Renovating Your Property

    Renovating your home can be an exciting time, especially if you have a particular vision in mind that you have been wanting to make a reality for a while. Once your renovations are done, your home should feel a little bit more like it’s truly yours. However, you first need to get the work done. Royalty Free Photo Dust is an inevitable side effect of renovating, but it is also a potentially serious hazard. Here are some simple ways to keep the amount of dust in your home to a minimum. Prepare the Space While we can offer you advice on how to minimize the amount of dust that you…

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    Giving Your Home a New Lease on Life

    While a new decorating job can certainly perk up your home, focusing on the durable items that remain in place no matter what color the paint is or whether you have modern or traditional furnishings can make more difference than you imagine. This of course refers to things like doors, windows and other items you take for granted every day. Doors Contractor grade flat slab interior doors, while certainly doing their job, add very little to the style and appeal of your home. Choose four or six panel doors or quaint cottage-style doors with curved panels. Doors may possibly be replaced just by removing hinge pins and hanging the new…

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    Top 5 kitchen renovation tips to improve the look of your property

    Is the look of your kitchen putting tenants off? It may be that the rest of your property is perfect, but the kitchen is its downfall when trying to attract tenants. The best way to solve this is by renovating your kitchen. If you need to get a loan, shop around for the best rate on a personal loan or a home improvement loan. This could involve a complete remodelling or a simple modification – it all depends on what your tenants are looking for. To help you enhance your property’s prospects, read these top five kitchen renovation tips which will help you transform the look of the space and…

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    It’s Not Too Early to Prepare for Yard Work

    Are you a homeowner who is tired of going from one specialty shop to another to get the things you want to make your home look like you want?  For many people the amount of time, travel and gasoline spent going from one shop to another often exceeds the price of the improvement project itself.  And nothing can be more upsetting than to get the things you wanted and then find out the results of your effort didn’t meet your original plans in the least. That is why taking advantage of a membership in Sam’s Club can be your best option.  After all, Sam’s Club is affiliated with Walmart, the world’s largest…

  • Décor

    A few unique garden décor tips explored

    Your home is a perfect manifestation of your dreams- of your success, of your ability to shape your dreams to your reality. You might have contacted the most reputed and efficient estate agents Chalfont St. Peter to grab the most suitable home buying deal possible and once you start living in it, you should be paying special attention when it comes to decking it up. Today, we will walk you through a few tips with the help of which you can add a unique touch to your garden- a very important part of your home. A few unique garden décor tips Gardening and landscape designing are favorite hobbies of many…

  • Home and housing

    Moving Day Checklist

    Here are a few things you can do in preparation to make the day you move as easy as possible. If your budget allows, working with a well reviewed moving company is the easiest route. Door stoppers, and protective tools, like plastic wrap, bubble wrap and furniture pads can make moving day a lot easier and protect your furniture, both your old and new homes and your stuff. In the case that the movers don’t bring their own materials, having these on hand will offer peace of mind and make moving day easier. Keep a few extra boxes on hand, for the last minute items you either forgot or will…

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    Why General Liability Insurance Is Important

    General liability insurance is an insurance that businesses need in order to protect property damage and worker injuries from costing the business a small fortune. That is the basic idea of it. To get more technical, this type of insurance is also referred to as Commercial General Business Liability. Not only does it protect a businesses assets, but it helps cover things like medical costs when a person is hurt on the property. It also covers legal defense costs, due to injuries or property damage. It protects renters, as well, when there is a property fire or other issues. This coverage can also protect the holder against copyright infringement, slander,…