For many of us, the idea of increasing the value of our homes is an enticing one. For some, this may be as simple as undertaking some painting or refurbing tired flooring. However, for those that want to really boost the value of their home, major luxurious projects can hold the key to success. These project can vary widely depending on the building, the market and the demand for certain home features at...
November 2019
As has seemed to be the case for the last 5 years or so the feel of a retro house seems to be very much still in vogue, whether you are adding in a restored retro juke box and other bits or just filling your home with retro furniture you can make it feel like your house is out of any of the golden age years from the 60s to the 80s. In this article we are going to show you some really impressive retro...
4 Things You Need to Know When Buying a Condo in Arlington Don’t make the mistake of thinking that buying an Arlington condo is the same as purchasing a single family home. Condo purchases require many specific considerations to be taken into account. But if you take this advice and look carefully at how to buy a condo, you can benefit from acquiring a home you love at a lower price than a single...
Having kids and/or pets can be hard on your home, especially your floors. Since it’s not possible to go with concrete flooring throughout the house to avoid stains and spills entirely, it’s important to know how you can clean up those stains when they do occur. Here are some home hacks that will help you clean up some of the most difficult carpet stains. Clean Carpet Hack #1: Treat Stains...
7 Ways You’re Making House Cleaning Harder Than It Has To Be Although cleaning your home is not one of your favorite tasks in the world, it should also not be the most dreaded one. After all, cleaning brings in a lot of satisfaction. If you hate cleaning so much, then you must be doing something wrong. Something that is making it harder for you. Here are some ways that you are making...
10 Ways to Warm up your Rental Property without Turning the Heat Up It’s not that you’re being Scrooge-like – just that you’ve got better things to spend your money on than heating up your home. That’s why, in this article, we’ve come up with 10 ways to keep warm this winter without adding to the cost of your utility bills. They’re...
Simple Vinyl Siding Installation - Step-by-step Guide How to Hang or Install Vinyl Sheathing Installing vinyl siding can give a simple facade of a home a custom look. Vinyl siding like those from Siding Vancouver has many different textures, colors and panel sizes.. This makes vinyl siding one of the most popular exterior wall covering options for new construction and remodeling...
If you ever need a plumber in Auckland We Kiwis love doing things around the house with our own hands, from painting walls to doing renovations. But when it comes to plumbing, the truth is there is little we can legally do ourselves. The same goes for gasfitting and drainage as well. Since many homeowners are still unaware of this, we’ll try to shed more light on this matter...
Downsizing 101: How To Buy The Right Apartment Once the kids have moved out and started their own families, your house suddenly looks like a burden instead of a home. The yard work, upkeep and fixing all the little things that seem to go wrong at the same time is getting exhausting. Not to mention, it is also expensive heating a big house full of rooms that you hardly step...
It’s often a toss-up for new landlords. Those renting out a second home are faced with a choice: whether to do it all by themselves or save themselves some time and go through a property management company. The answer is dependent on the individual but let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of both. It’s a great time to be involved in property. The average UK property piece has...