2017

Windows don’t always get much attention in the construction field, but they should. Not only are they a huge aspect of a home’s aesthetic appearance, windows are often at the heart of a home’s energy efficiency. Choosing the right style is only overshadowed by finding a manufacturer who engineers a window to keep UV rays out while letting in a  lot of natural light. Although it...

This year we have already seen Spain’s economy dramatically improve. The prediction for a dramatic improvement over the next two years has been based on the decrease in unemployment and the improvement of banking and mortgage conditions. As indicated by the Spanish national foundation of measurements in the second quarter of 2016, Spanish Gross domestic product was 3.2%, and it is regarded to be...

Timeless, elegant grey is just that - timeless and elegant. Grey has served us perfectly in home décor, there’s no doubt about it. But are we getting a bit of grey overkill? It’s all a bit, well … grey actually! Could it be time for a change? Spring is definitely in the air and as much as we’ve loved the timeless elegance of grey, we are craving a bit of drama....

Between managing the fall-out from the Brexit vote, triggering Article 50 and attempting to negate the stagnation of real wage growth, the UK government has had very little spare time in the last year. It has still managed to implement strategies to help restore balance to the property market, however, primarily increasing the amount of new-build construction projects in a bid to reverse the chronic...

The process of buying your first home in Australia can seem overwhelming, and you may have many concerns that make you cautious about beginning the process. For example, you may wonder if you have enough money to buy a home and if a lender will approve you for a home loan. While these are common concerns, the only way to address these concerns properly is to delve into the process. When you walk through...

What better way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life than with your very own private oasis. You don’t need much to transform your backyard into a sunny retreat. A green wall, a few garden chairs, and some artistic sculptural elements are more than enough to create an inviting retreat.  But before jumping to buy that new grill or those cozy chairs, you should think about the brick...

 It’s a dream for many people to have a pool in their garden. But it’s not a dream to have to deal with the cleaning and maintenance that come with keeping your pool in the best possible shape. Avoiding nasty chlorine smells and murky water can take some dedication, but it’s definitely worth the effort. So if you want to keep a perfect pool, here are nine cleaning and maintenance...

Transform your indoor space to an elegant fresco manifestation of your personality with good sets of decors. Items that are cleverly incorporated into your small space will surely make an impression. Whether you’d like to maximize you little room or you live in a quintessential apartment, try these space-saving tips in arranging your home furniture: Opt for double duty furniture. Use large farm...

Air pollution has been shown to be connected to a host of health problems. No matter where we are, we breathe in the air and with it, the impurities it brings with it – even in our own homes. Add to that any pre-existing issues like allergies or asthma and it’s easy to see how poor air quality can cause real problems. To keep the air in our homes clean, many of us op for HEPA filters for our...

British architect and television presenter, George Clarke, says that your front door makes a real statement about who you are. The Restoration Man and Amazing Spaces presenter has been quoted in Glass News magazine about the importance of your front door. George said: “I believe that Composite Doors are one of the best products on the market today when it comes to quickly and dramatically...