Perhaps the easiest way to freshen up your home is to give the interior walls a coat of new paint. However, as anyone who’s ever done any DIY painting and decorating before will know, this can turn into a nightmare if it isn’t done properly and you could end up with splattered paint and the need to apply endless coats.

No matter how much effort you put into perfecting your property, there is always a danger that disaster will strike. From burglaries and vandalism to weather damage, burst pipes or fires, our homes are subject to a whole range of risks. This means that suitable insurance is a must. If any of these misfortunes befalls your abode, you’ll want to

Many people dream of working from their own home, but the reality can often be different from the idea if the dream does eventually come true. Although working from home has its perks, it can be especially difficult at times, especially if you’ve got a family, small children or even pets – noise and distractions can run riot, and even

With energy prices constantly in fluctuation, it’s important that we heat our homes in the most energy efficient way possible. The best way to cut down on your energy bill prices is to use less energy, however this doesn’t always mean that you need to live in a dark and cold home. There are a number of heating options available

Most people love to make their homes stylish and comfortable, however ensuring that your home is also a secure place to live in should be a priority. When it comes to home security, there is often a lot more to it than simply placing a sign in your garden that says ‘beware of the dog’. Using top of the range

The numbers are in – according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report, the cost of the average bathroom remodel is about $10,500, or as much as $26,000 for an upscale remodelling. With the economy where it is today many people don’t have -or don’t want to spend – that much money fixing up their bathroom. Fortunately there are many

With their soft folds of fabric and their clean lines, Roman blinds can complement interior design schemes throughout the home, from bathrooms and kitchens to lounges and bedrooms. There’s a knack to selecting suitable blinds though and if you want yours to enhance your décor, you’ll need to bear some basic design principles in mind. Here are a few of

When you are fixing up your house or doing a few home improvements for an elderly friend or relative it is all too easy to forget about safety. It is only professional construction workers or people working on an organised project who automatically think about health and safety. How many times do you pick up a power tool and use

Remember Lem’s? Showed you a uber dreamy sofa a couple of months ago, before Easter, this one. Well, this time it’s all about mixing and matching with their new living boxes, which I find, quite ingenious.  Why? Because you can design yourself your own living room furniture without a headache.  They are super customizable, there is a wide range of

Old, dilapidated houses may not be everyone’s first choice for a first home, but to some intrepid homeowners, they can seem like paradise. With a low asking price and ample opportunity, a fixer-upper can be transformed into a perfectly personalized dream home for much less expense than turn-key houses. A fixer-upper can be one of the best real estate investments