If this might be the year when you might sell your home, it is never too early to consider how you can maximize what you will receive for it. Potential buyers can be turned off by the general appearance of the house. They may also be concerned if it seems to be one which will […]
Especially during the summer months, your backyard garden or yard can be the most pleasant area in your home. It is therefore important to have a good view of that space and to have an easy way of getting out there. There are two types of doors you may consider. Sliding patio doors may well […]
When you are thinking about replacing the windows or doors in your home, it is important that you end up with the best deal. We have all heard horror stories on renovation projects that turned out to be a disaster. To ensure you end up with a fully-satisfying renovation that you can be proud of, […]
Are you happy with your home? You spend a great deal of time there, but do you ever consider whether you could make changes that would give you pleasure. We often unthinkingly accept situations that could with a little thought be much improved. For example, imagine you were about to buy the home you live […]
You may pass through it several times a day. You hardly give it a second thought. We are talking about your front door. Although it may be something you rarely think about, be sure that those who come to your home do so. Will they be impressed? Is it something you are proud of? Your […]
If you are thinking of selling your home, then naturally you take a more critical look at what potential buyers might see. Just take a walk across the street and look back at your home. Do you like what you see?
Even though you may be pretty handy in tackling projects around the house, there will certainly be particular situations where you rely on the professional experts. That large tree in your front yard which must be removed would certainly be such a project. Adding an additional electrical circuit for additional power in your basement workroom […]
Treading lightly on the Earth was and is the sage advice of the indigenous people who live in North America. If you wish the Earth be available to your grandchildren, then you must act in a sustainable way. This sentiment is now reflected in the policies being advocated to protect the Earth against global warming. […]
Does your home have curb appeal? Perhaps you have never thought about that but it is something that everyone who passes your home will be noting. Would friends who are visiting ever say to you, “By the way, I really love the look of your home when I arrive.” If you’re not sure whether anyone […]
Eyes are the window to the soul. That truth has been known for many centuries. In a similar way, the windows of your home have a magical effect on the space where you live. They determine the character of your home both as you experience it and as others see it. It is worth doing […]