There are a lot of reasons to remodel your home. Some families might want to open up their space, fix what is broken, or make their home more functional. Whether you’re doing a home remodel for the specific purpose of making your home more sustainable or not, there are ways to make you remodel more … Read more
You may be sitting warm and cosy inside your house at this very moment, but don’t be left out in the cold when it comes to your home safety checks this winter. It’s that time of year: the annual preparation of your house for cold weather. With a few simple tips and reminders, you can … Read more
Now the weather is starting to get colder, it is always a good idea to make sure your heating systems are working efficiently and correctly
As I look out of my office window at home, the grey clouds are rolling in, the wind is whipping the leaves around the street and the rain is battering against my window. I feel very warm and cosy snuggled up inside and grateful that we live in a new build home. Years ago we … Read more
Cleaning your house is an activity that should really include inspecting your home appliances. What good is it to dust the microwave oven if it doesn’t work? Most people shy away from this activity thinking that only certified professionals can do maintenance or an electrical safety inspection. This is only partly true, as regular visual … Read more
I love how much home design has changed over the last decade. Once upon a time the only thing you could really do to change the look of your home exterior was updating the windows, paint the front door and perhaps add uPVC fascia boards. Today, I can drive around my local town and see … Read more
Over the years, I have come to realise one thing: always keep important phone numbers who are not family and friends in my smartphone handy. What do I mean by that? The nearest police station, the fire department, a locksmith to help me get out of locked door troubles, a cobbler just in case my … Read more
This may sound like a ludicrous idea, but there is a logic behind it. No matter what heating you may have in your home or heating you may wish to convert to, the summer is by far the best time to think about it and get anything done that needs doing. The problem is that … Read more
A good plumber can be essential when those tools & experience are needed. Let’s take a look at the top 2 times you need to call in the plumber.