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Handy Home Upgrades
Every home upgrade is going to be handy. A home upgrade is a time for you to be able to make the changes to your home that you’ve always wanted to make. Or perhaps you can make the changes that have just cropped up. You’d think that when you move into your home that it’s going to be perfect for you for years to come. You might have a few small decor changes in mind, but nothing too serious. It isn’t until you spend some time in your home that you start to notice all of the faults with it. You start to notice everything that you pushed to the…
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Cavity Wall Insulation Problems
https://www.pexels.com/photo/architecture-clouds-daylight-driveway-259588/ Poor cavity wall insulation practices lead to one of the worst cavity wall insulation problems: condensation. When your property suffers from condensation, you are also susceptible to dampness and mold. If you are seeing any signs of this in your home after you’ve had insulation work done, you should call in a general contractor right away. One of the reasons why your home suffers from condensation could be that the cavity wall insulation was placed in the wrong areas. Although the purpose of insulating your home is to stop hot air from escaping and cold air from coming in, the cavity wall insulation should not completely inhibit air ventilation.…
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Warmth At Home: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Claimed to be the most depressing day of the year, it comes as a surprise to no one that Blue Monday happens to be in January. January is a cold month in the Northern Hemisphere. Even though the days are beginning to grow longer, chances are it is still dark when you wake up in the morning or get back from work in the evening. Besides, the gray weather and freezing temperatures do nothing to help the general feeling of gloominess. Blue Monday is, in essence, a summary of what winter feels like. It’s not only morose, but it is also cold. You can do a lot at home to…
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9 Ideas For An Earth Friendly Bathroom
Pexels In our bathrooms, we often want to relax in a little luxury; hot baths, essential oils and ambient candles. While there’s nothing wrong with that, it is important that we consider how earth friendly our bathroom spaces really are. 1.Water-saving fixtures To save water, while still enjoying your bathroom, water-saving showerheads are the perfect fixture. Water-saving showerheads restrict the amount of water you’ll use by up to half, yet you’ll still get a lovely shower experience. These handy showerheads come in two types. The first is called a ‘non-aerating showerhead’, which uses tiny holes to squeeze out the water. The second option is called an ‘aerating showerhead,’ which…
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How to Smarten Up Your Home’s Exterior
Image Pixabay CC0 License The outside of a house is an often neglected part of the building. While you spend plenty of time inside your home, it is unlikely that you spend hours looking at the outside of your house. Taking the time to take care of your home’s exterior is well worth it. It is so easy to become so familiar with the sight of where you live that you stop noticing it. If this sounds familiar to you, it is time to start showing the outside of your home some love. While many people spend time planning their interior design to get the inside of their home looking…
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Adding a Perfectly Personal Touch To Your Rented Property
Not everybody can afford to buy a brand new property these days, which is why renting is an increasingly popular option. Don’t be disheartened if you have to rent your home for a while; it’s not as impersonal as you think. When you’re trying to make your new house a home, especially with a rented property, there are so many fun ideas to explore. Of course, you will have to check that your tenancy agreement allows you to make some of these changes first; you don’t want to be getting into trouble with your landlord. Consider some of these following creative ideas and see if any of them work for…
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7 Inexpensive Ways To Beautify Your Bathroom
Pexels We all would love to achieve our dream bathroom, but sometimes the budget just doesn’t stretch that far! If you can’t afford a costly renovation right now, don’t fret, there are plenty of inexpensive ways that you can beautify your bathroom using a few simple hacks and touches. 1 . Essential Oils Essential oils are exactly what any bathroom needs to add a touch of luxury and relaxation. The science behind aromatherapy is that the right smells can stimulate our nervous system and boost our health. To create the right ambience for your bathroom, use essential oils like rose or lavender, which both help one to relax and…
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Mirrored Jewelry Armoire
I’ve always liked the look of mirrored furniture, but having a whole mirrored dresser didn’t seem vary practical to me. Plus think of all those fingerprints! I’d be Windex-ing every day! As I settled in to my new condo, I knew I had to do something about all my jewelry. I have a large jewelry box with a lot of my fine jewelry, but over the years I’ve accumulated so much fashion jewelry that my jewelry was living out of boxes and the little clear baggies they come in. It was getting messy. So I decided to look for a jewelry armoire and then it dawned on me that I…
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Moving? How To Make Your New House Feel Like A Home
Pixabay – CC0 Licence Moving is an occupational hazard of trying to locate the home of your dreams, yet it’s one of the most challenging things you’ll ever have to in your adult life. From informing energy suppliers and redirecting mail, to organizing every small detail, once you’ve done it, you won’t want to go through the experience again. What makes it worse is the fact that your new house never feels like a home. Sure, you can wait a while to give it a homely feel, but why waste time? With these neat hacks, your new property will seem as if it’s been home for the last decade. …
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Taking Care Of Your Homes Exterior
Many people wonder how to take care of their home’s exterior, this is because it can sometimes be complicated and a little bit of a minefield. Looking after your home’s exterior is just as important as taking care of the interior, if not more. If you’re trying to sell your property, you need to make sure you’re paying attention to your curb appeal. Whether you just want to keep your home looking it’s best or are looking for a buyer, you want to be looking after the exterior. Photo by Pixabay from Pexels It can sometimes be difficult to know where to start, have a look below at some of…
