Get Spaced Out!
There are endless reasons why we all want extra storage space in our house - but where to find it? You may not realize that you have one room which you can make into a super storage spot: your laundry room. Instead of having it cluttered with a line of damp washing, linen baskets of clothes and rows of washing goop - you can streamline it and create loads of storage space.
Why Renovate When You Can Retro-Reno?
There’s a new trend that is paying homage to homes and styles of the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s. Homeowners are rediscovering the architectural charms and styling of this era, and instead of eradicating existing structures and styling there’s a growing population interested in resurrecting the post-modern flair inherent in these homes.
What Makes A “Green” Home?
While “green” has become quite the buzzword when it comes to home building and design, what exactly it means isn’t always clear. There are a few standards for eco-friendly homes, but the term “green” doesn’t have a universal definition beyond being a color made by mixing yellow and blue. So how does a consumer know when a home the builder is calling “green” is actually built with an ecological focus, or at least enough of one to justify its price?
Backyard Additions That Make Buyers Run
Now that summer’s here, it’s time for your backyard to shine. The right mix of greenery and space for entertaining can put the final twinkle in a potential buyer’s eye. No longer just a yard for the kids to run around in, or a garden to plant a few shrubs, backyards are quickly becoming extensions of the home. Outdoor rooms are increasingly common around the country, with features like built-in fire pits, kitchens, and weather-proof furniture that would blend in with the most elegant interior designs.
Wall Decals: The Perfect “Stick-on” Design
They’ve suddenly become the rage and for good reason. It used to be that wall decals or wall stickers, were sold primarily as an alternative to permanently alerting a child’s room for the sake of kid decor. There were wall sticker options for all sorts of children’s room themes. But, the market has since expanded and wall decals have grown up. Companies are springing up with collectives of visual artists, creating walls decals or wall tattoos that are as artistic as they are functional.
Getting The Pet Odor Out Of Your Home
Pets, we either love them or hate them. But one thing is certain, when you’re selling your home, pet odor is not the first thing you want a potential buyer to notice about your house. So along with your usual pre-sale house-cleaning, pet owners must take special consideration to remove the smell of their pets from their home.
Restoring Secondhand Houses with Secondhand Materials
If you’ve bought a fixer-upper, you may be making a list of the materials that you need to purchase in order to repair or replace. This is an ideal time to make eco-friendly practices work for you, both in terms of the environment and your wallet. By choosing previously used materials whenever possible, you can save money and also be eco-friendly.
Don’t Let Your Roof Repairs Go Sky High!
Before you go to the expense of calling in a roofing contractor, see if you can analyze and repair your roof problem yourself. The best possible time to repair your roof problem - is as soon as you realize that you have one and if the weather is calm enough to climb up onto the roof. In fact, this could be further qualified by saying that the best and most economical way to a trouble-free roof, is to inspect the roof regularly, so that you see the problem developing.
The Bathroom Makeover: Boost Your Home’s Resale on a Tight Budget
One truism in real estate holds: the resale value of one of the most important rooms in a home, is that of the bathroom. A bathroom can be a deal breaker for many sales. These days, with the housing market on rocky grounds, and with home sellers reluctant to dish out thousands into up-scale, expensive renovations, there’s a fresh eye looking to the cheaper and less time consuming option of refurbishment.
Fungus Ain’t Fun
Mold is a fascinating fungus that has been around for about 400 million years. Some molds are beneficial and welcome in our lives: fungus contributes to the creation of cheese, soy sauce and some medications. Mold is your home is another story.When found in your living space mold can not only cause a mess and damage your building; it can also cause health issues.
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