Is your house in desperate need of a lick of paint, are the carpets looking worn and faded and are the rooms full of furnishings that look like they were handed down from your great grandparents? If so it is probably on your mind that you would like to decorate and update your home so that it is a place you enjoy spending time in again. However, just because you want to decorate your house,...
The UK should have 10 million homes with solar panels before 2020 if the Government is to fulfil its renewable energy targets. In order to hit these targets the Government is incentivising homeowners with huge savings on their energy bills and tax free cash earnings. The government is rumoured to be considering the future of these incentives as experts are now suggesting that solar pays for itself...
If you’re looking to sell your house and looking to increase the value of it as much as you can, one place not to overlook is your garden. Giving your garden a wow factor can add significant sums to your property’s value. A garden that is well-designed and looked after is a real plus when it comes to attracting potential buyers. It really helps make your property stand out, and can...
Preparing your home for viewers is important. It will not only ensure your property is sold faster, but can potentially add thousands of pounds to your value Declutter Get rid of all the excess stuff that has accumulated in every nook and cranny. Put it in storage or give it to a friend People need to be able to envisage what the property would look like if they were living...
What can usually seem like a very difficult and pain-staking task actually isn’t as complicated as you think it is. It’s all about breaking the process down into phases. A centralized network hub saves money and is far more efficient than dealing with each entity separately. The continuous connection combines bandwidth and ensures a fast, overall connection, too. HomesGoFast.com spoke with...
How often do you hear someone say, “I brought a brand furniture set the other day, I had to assembly it myself and it cost xxx amount”? I bet you probably hear it as often as I do, which means a lot! Now however, there’s a new trendy way of buying furniture and it doesn’t require hours of walking through a massive furniture store and self-assembly. Buying vintage furniture is one of...
The function of air conditioners is very simple to understand. However, the mechanism that brings about this function is complex. This is because optimal operation is reliant on several components. This means that even the smallest mistake can cause a disruption in the function of the AC unit or totally damage it. Here are some tips to ensure your air conditioning system is at its optimal best. Avoid...
Outdoor entertaining is a wonderful activity that allows you and your guests to enjoy a calm and peaceful evening together. Of course, this requires that you have the perfect space that is specifically designed for this sort of entertaining. While the price quoted by a contractor may be enough to scare most people off, the truth of the matter is that you are capable of doing a significant portion of the...
When you walk into your bedroom does it have the wow factor? If not then now is the time to change that. Obtaining this doesn’t have to cost a fortune either. There are a few simple tips you can follow that take up very little time and help to create a relaxing, impressive ambience. Make use of blocks of colour Blocks of colour have become really popular in home design and it isn’t hard to...
Regardless of how beautiful your home may be, it can become very uncomfortable during the hotter periods of the year. This piece takes a look at some of the things you can do to make sure your home is very comfortable even at the peak of summer. Create cross ventilation Having several openings from front to back of the house is a great way to create cross ventilation which is guaranteed to provide...
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