If you are planning on replacing the flooring within your home, you may want to consider wooden flooring. Many people overlook this type of flooring as they think it’s too expensive, but actually wood floors can last for hundreds of years, and have so many great benefits. Not only does it add warmth, texture and character to your home, it is very easy to maintain and just like a good wine, it gets...
Home Styling
House makeovers for 2014 – a new year, new hopes, new resolutions; so why not have a new vibe to your home too? While extensive re-doing of the kitchen, bath or bedroom every year is not feasible for most of us, certain simple makeovers most certainly are. Here's a list of our favourite picks from what you can do in 2014 to add a new sparkle to your home. Make it purple. Or blue. Or...
Blinds are among the top treatments of choice by many homeowners. Aside from being durable and inexpensive, they are also appropriate for rooms where privacy is a prime concern, such as a bedroom or bathroom. They also offer sufficient protection from bright sunlight, which is especially beneficial for south-facing rooms that frequently receive the most sunlight. One common complaint...
Living in a green home can be a bit of a task. While it's all well and good to care for the environment, actually taking the steps toward green living can be time consuming. Here are some fun and practical ways to go green in your own home without breaking the bank! Grow your ownIf you live in an area where you can grow food, why not take advantage of that? Growing herbs and spices in your own garden is...
There is no dearth of weird home designs in the world. Here is a look at five strange homes that have surprisingly noteworthy functional benefits. Brazil's Angra dos Reis Home If you were to fly over Angra dos Reis on a helicopter, you would see a unique roof system comprising a huge flower with six petals. The interior design is also unconventional to say the least. It is bereft of hallways, to...
The Autumn Ideal Home Show which is taking place at London’s Earls Court on until 15th October 2006 has been is teaching those looking to sell property how to stage a house. The process made famous by Ann Maurice of House Doctor fame can turn a hard to sell property to a desirable must buy home. Home staging is a highly affordable and quick process which can increase your property's value and sale...