Sipping coffee, looking out into your backyard and beyond at the gorgeous sunset, you feel yet again that something’s missing. You love your landscaped garden and your beautiful flowering shrubs. They keep you cool in the Dubai heat.   And yet, everything seems a bit dry. You know you want a water feature, and you're half-convinced you want a swimming pool. In fact, you have a...

    Among the interior design trends of 2022 are some fabulous Instagram-worthy looks that you'll want to replicate in your own home. Design in 2022 will see some new trends that look likely to stick around for the next few years, alongside a few oldies making a come back and some timeless classics holding strong. With so many alternatives, there are plenty of ways to create a statement home...

  The idea of renovating your home is quite an exciting one! You might want to change every possible thing in the house that you might think is out of date and needs to go. Obviously, going through pictures on Instagram and images on Pinterest is likely to get you all excited and hyped up about the changes you want to make. However, the one thing that most people tend to ignore while...

Roller shutters have evolved from a simple metal barrier to a more versatile design over the years and have transformed from being just ugly metal doors that do not bulge when intruders come through them. They're being used in both commercial and residential structures, and they can be found in public and private spaces as well. Material trends look at what different types of materials and textures you...

  Building your dream home is one of the biggest projects of your lifetime. You will invest most of your hard-earned money in it, so you need to make sure that you plan well. There are free house planning calculators, like Boutique Home Plans, you can refer to online. For now, here are a few tips to assist you with building your dream home that's right within your...

One of the most significant expenses you may have is a home loan or a mortgage. Mortgage payments, in addition to your monthly bills and other expenses, take up a sizable portion of your paycheck. Sadly, your financial situation may worsen if your funds suddenly become insufficient to cover your monthly payment obligation. Like with other types of loans, on-time mortgage repayments will save you more...

The scammers are in every industry and real estate is no exception. It is important to know the tricks used by the scammers before you use the services of any real estate service provider. Failure to do so can result in being scammed and losing your money. You may end up with less money than what was promised for your property. Scammers use many tricks to scam desperate house sellers. Learn about these...

  Aside from being able to move on with your life, selling your home fast also means spending lesser time and effort in keeping it in pristine condition. Closing the sale as soon as possible also saves you from the inconvenience of frequently leaving the house whenever a potential buyer books a tour. Contrary to popular belief, selling your home fast is usually possible. Whether you...

  Buying your own home is an exciting (and expensive!) undertaking, however if you want your budget to go further and you don’t mind taking on a renovation project, a ‘doer upper’ can prove to be a shrewd investment. But beware, purchasing and fixing up a property is not for the faint hearted…   Before you commit your hard-earned cash to a building that needs a...

  Your garage door plays an important role in the home exterior. Aside from protecting your belongings, it must contribute to the aesthetics. Few homeowners have extensive knowledge of how garage door mechanisms work, so they look for a contractor when something goes wrong. Sadly, some firms overcharge customers or fix their doors poorly. A reputable garage door repair company...