When you're ready to remodel a small kitchen, you want to ensure you take your time to plan every detail, as your new remodel can make the space look larger and brighter, but you can inadvertently make it seem smaller and more cramped and crowded. Note a few common mistakes that homeowners make when it comes to changes in small kitchens so you can avoid these yourself. Not measuring doors
19 May 2017
If you want to give your carpets a deeper clean than could be achieved by basic vacuuming, you're probably going to end up choosing between either shampooing or steaming cleaning. Both use relatively similar methods to clean your carpeting, but steam cleaning is becoming a lot more popular, and there are plenty of good reasons why. Here are just four. 1. Effectiveness Both shampooing and steam cleaning work by loosening the bond between dirt and carpet fibres, which isn't something that can be accomplished via regular vacuuming.
10 May 2017
When having custom kitchen cabinets made, you want to think about more than just the design and style. The wood itself will be important, as you should choose a durable wood and one that has the basic colour and tone that you want for your cabinets; this will mean less work in having to paint or stain those cabinets. Some wood will also have very distinctive features that will add to the unique look of cabinets.
27 April 2017
Persian rugs are beautiful oriental rugs that are typically made with high-quality fabrics and cost a little more than your average area rugs. Because of this, it is very frustrating when you accidentally spill something or get a stain on the rug. Here are some tips for removing stains from Persian rugs. Do Damage Control First This goes for Persian rugs and any other type of rug or carpet; you need to do damage control by acting fast.
27 April 2017
If you are contemplating home renovations, you will have a myriad of flooring options that you could choose. This broad range of materials can make the process of selecting one flooring material overwhelming for some people, which could prolong the construction process. One of the materials that have steadily gained popularity over the years is timber look tiles. However, since they are relatively new in the market, some people may not be aware of the benefits these materials could provide them over natural wood flooring, which tends to be the go-to flooring supply for many homeowners.
24 April 2017
Having a toddler around the house can be challenging, and it often means you'll need to make a few changes to the way your furniture is arranged. Most people have cabinets in various locations around the home, and these are a great place to start toddler-proofing. You'll want to take steps to protect both your toddler and your belongings, although safety should always come first. Attach cabinets securely to the wall
19 April 2017
During the summer some homeowners may want to keep their windows and doors wide open to get some relief from the gruelling heat. However, not many are able to do this as it could mean compromising their privacy as well as their safety. To counter this, you should consider investing in security screens. These accessories are fit directly into your window and door frames, providing you with the flexibility to keep your windows and doors open while still offering your home some protection.
14 April 2017
If you're trying to decide between a shower curtain and a shower screen, you should choose a curtain if budget is your main deciding factor — in every case, shower curtains are less expensive than shower screens. However, aside from that one element, shower screens are preferable in almost every way. Here's five advantages of shower screens over shower curtains. 1. Contains Water Better Shower screens fit into tracks that are firmly secured to the sides of your bathtub, shower or walls.
11 April 2017
When buying new shade sails for your home, you need to take your time to shop around and compare all the various models and brands, and all the features they offer. Shade sails do more than just provide a bit of covering from the sun; they also give you protection from a light rain, and need to be durable enough to withstand snowfall, sand and dirt that may settle on the sail, and high winds.
5 April 2017
Unlike most household rubbish, often garden waste can't simply be thrown in the bin alongside everything else. So what should you do with it all? Read on to identify the most common types of garden waste and learn a little more about what you should do with them. Grass clippings, weeds and other lightweight green waste The majority of garden waste is 'lightweight' green material: clippings from when you've mowed the lawn, weeds you've pulled up out of your flowerbed and trimmings from plants you've cut back.
29 March 2017