There can be a tendency amongst homeowners to stock up on cheap and inefficient light bulbs, seeing this as a straight forward way in which to save money to spend on more exciting ventures. This false economy soon comes undone when...
The increasing cost of rent is affecting businesses and professional ventures just as much as it is affecting home-seekers. This factor, coupled with ever-improving technology, is making it more attractive than ever for employers to...
Writer: Patricia Hogenes Bio: Whilst Patricia works part-time as an apartment leasing agent, her real loves are her 3 kids, and having fun at the family pool. For the pool owner who just wants function, a rectangular pool design works just...
If the course of history had followed the plots of sci-fi movies and novels, we would probably all be taking baths in sensory flotation tanks and enjoying the benefits of robot toilets. As it happens, real life has taken a distinctly...
Vintage has slightly changed its meaning. Once it meant anything old that was getting a re-branding by being called – pre-loved. Now the term ‘vintage’ has come to mean a mix of styles, still utilising old pieces of furniture and ornaments, but...
With winter well on the way many of us are thinking about how to heat our homes in the coming months. A great way to lower your heating bills and enhance a room is with the addition of an indoor fireplace. There are a few things to consider...
Oak is an especially popular hardwood that is featured as the flooring material in many properties. It is strong enough to offer many years of service life, attractive enough to display natural characters in terms of sapwood, knots and mineral...
If you work in an office, you will know how rare it is for you to leave work behind at the end of the day. There’s emails to send, documents to amend and the seemingly endless stream of paperwork to take care of. For this reason, the...
Just because it’s recycled doesn’t mean your home’s accessories will be lacking in svelte design and chic glamour. In this day and age, swapping just a few decorations for eco-friendly alternatives goes a long way to keeping carbon output to a...
This time of year is perfect for giving your house a spring clean and thoroughly sprucing up the heart of your home – the kitchen and dining room. Giving your kitchen and dining room a fresh feeling needn’t mean a huge and pricey overhaul and...