DIY

Urban living is expensive for most everyone. For Millennials trying to buy their first home, the prospect is even more daunting as the rising price of housing is outpacing their ability to save for a down payment, and home sales are falling so there’s a smaller and more competitive market. The prices of homes for sale in Chicago are predicted to climb about 1.95 percent in 2017, on average....

 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...

Whether you’re completely renovating your home, or you simply need a few materials to update the garden, finding the right building materials supplier is important. Not only should you be looking to purchase materials for a decent price, but you also want to find a supplier that offers quality materials so you’re not having to replace the work you’ve completed because of poor quality...

Sunday morning brunch and it’s your turn to do the washing up, but what to do with the fat from the frying pan? Pour it down the sink and run the hot water tap for a bit, that should do it. No, no, that won’t do it. In fact, it’s the worst thing you can do! Instead, when you’ve finished cooking, pour runny oil into a sealed container and take it to your local recycling centre....

It’s a buyers’ market out there, so it’s always wise to consider the benefits of renovating your home before you decide to sell. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that replacing a kitchen or installing a new bathroom can add value to a home and make it easier to sell. However, whilst it’s possible to do some jobs yourself, there are times when it’s better to call in the...

Renovating your property yourself is not only immensely satisfying, it can add a great amount of value to your home. You can transform any space into your dream home, you’re limited only by your imagination and budget. Things may arise that detract you from your vision, but here are a few handy hints to help you overcome those. Overhauling your home can make your dreams come true or be your worst...

It can happen to anyone at any time, and when you realise that a cold shower is the only alternative, it is time to call in the experts. The hot water system is quite a complex issue and you should not attempt any DIY measures unless of course, you are experienced with plumbing problems. Here are some helpful hints that might help you to locate the problem, and this will help the plumber, as it saves...

When you think of multipurpose items, bread baskets probably aren’t your first thought.  However, if utilised efficiently, bread baskets can become some fantastic and practical storage alternatives. With this in mind, here are 9 different ways you could use bread baskets around your home: A Plant Pot: Instead of purchasing a heavy, bulky plant pot, why not try a basket? Made out of natural...

Whatever the reason you’re investing in new locks for, whether that’s because crime rates are up in your local area or you’d like to enjoy the peace of mind that residing in a secure home is known for delivering, there are many things that you need to know about locks if you’re to select the best kind of lock for your home. Here are a few insightful points to think...

While a home extension promises so much, there are also pitfalls and things to avoid when designing and building onto a property. The project might end up costing twice as much as originally planned, or it could run on a few months over the scheduled deadline, and to avoid some of the common failures, here are some helpful hints on things to watch out for. 1.Hiring the Wrong Builder – This will...