Regularly scheduled maintenance is key to keeping your HVAC system running all summer long. You'll avoid costly repairs and keep your home comfortable by following these simple tips. 1. Clean or replace your air filters regularly Your HVAC system relies on air filters to keep dust and dirt from building up and causing problems. Clean or replace your air filters every month...
April 2022
Handover cleaning is an essential part of any move. It ensures that your new home is clean and presentable when you take possession of the keys. Spring is the perfect time to deep clean your entire house, from top to bottom. Here are some tips on how to spring clean for handover cleaning: 1. Start with the kitchen. This is one of the most used rooms in the house, so it's essential to make...
Choosing the best insulation for new home constructions can be a challenge. However, most experts agree that foam insulation is the best option for new home construction in 2022. We'll cover this subject in greater detail in this guide. Foam Insulation Foam related insulation products are considered the best choices for insulating new home constructions in...
Spring is in the air, and it’s going to be a busy time in the property market. The number of new listings coming onto the market is historically at its highest in March, April and May, and usually in that order. Maybe you’re ready to buy your own place, having been renting for a while and saving up for a deposit. Or perhaps you’ve decided to invest in a rental property...
Real estates are independent workers who have the freedom to set their own working hours and decide which projects or customers they want to take. Plus, you don’t have a fixed income - you can try to go as high as you can and no one will try to stop you. When you see it that way, there’s no wonder why the real estate field become quite the attraction for...
Image Source For many people, buying home insurance is not an option, but a necessity, especially in today's market. Even if you're not interested, lenders will often require you to buy home insurance anyway when you're getting a mortgage. Going without homeowner's insurance is a huge gamble. Sure, the premiums might be a little on the expensive side, but when you compare them to the...
When it comes to putting your house on the market, preparation and presentation are key. This applies to the inside of your home as well as the outside. If you have a garden, it’s well worth spending a bit of time on this highly desirable feature. Getting your outdoor space in shape not only makes your house more attractive to buyers and helps to sell the property faster, it can...
When the sun goes down, the way we light the house is of outmost importance. Sometimes for practical reasons, and at other times to create a particular feeling that we look for, when we are in that room. Will it be an indirect light, one that is task-oriented? Let us take a closer look at some of the main common rooms, and what they require in terms of lighting. KitchenThe one thing we have to...
Electric vehicles (EVs) such as electric cars, vans, and trucks are becoming more common and popular. There are several ways to charge your vehicle's battery from an ordinary wall socket or a generator connected to it. To charge the batteries of EVs using generators is safe because most utility companies regulate the voltage from the generator. But charging with a standard household outlet can be...
Buying home furnishings online is an easy way to shop for your favorite items at a fraction of what you'd pay if you were shopping in person. There are many benefits to buying furnishings online, including saving money and time and avoiding crowds. It can also be less stressful than trying on clothes or furniture in a store because there aren't any pesky salespeople who would make you feel like...