We know that you want to focus on enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer – and winter months isn’t even on your radar. But if you own an older home, now is the time to start thinking about what to do once winter hits. Follow these simple weather proofing Read more…
Even if you live in the snow belt you can still compost all through the winter — I did for 15 years in a homemade three-bin composter west of Boston. A good overview will show you the basics, such as proper materials, layering, air and moisture and, of course, what Read more…
A number of discoveries and innovation over recent decades has decreased the world’s exposure to contaminated water. However, despite all of these advancements, there are still people struggling to avoid some of the most common water-based bacteria in their homes. These different contaminants hide themselves in local bodies of water Read more…
What Do Residential Interior Designers Do? Residential design encompasses more than just rearranging furniture or picking out a color scheme for a home interior design project. Residential design focuses on how usable a space is and makes improvements that bring that area of your home to life. While many residential Read more…
Who doesn’t like to upgrade the house every now and then? And what better you could do if you take up the job and upgrade your house on your own. Of course, you can’t do every home improvement task. But there are many that you could do with so little Read more…
Often, people who live on busy streets or other noisy environments are tired when they wake up in the morning because they do not sleep well. City residents toss and turn from the racket of vehicles and loud pedestrians, while country folks can have sleepless nights due to barking dogs Read more…
You can avoid headaches and the aggravation of allergies by using natural non-toxic household cleaners. Natural cleaners won’t harm your lungs and they will save you tons of money. Here are the top five: 1. Lemons The citric acidity in lemons is naturally anti-bacterial and lemons just smell fresh and Read more…
It is a common fallacy among Australian homeowners that only expensive home improvements raise the value of their property. In reality, a clean “bill of health” of your house is more than enough to help it reach its maximum market value. Nothing sets off buyers more than a moldy bathroom, Read more…
A windowsill herb garden is one of the best ways to freshen your home, bring a little spring to the dark of winter, and add zest to your home cooked meals. Sitting by a window, with green fresh smelling herbs framing the cool white of a winter morning is a Read more…
Planning for small space can be fun yet challenging. You need to have a strategy that saves space and shouldn’t be overwhelming. Small spaces can easily clutter quickly without you realising. It so happens that you realise it when you know there are going to be guests at home. It Read more…