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Spring Plumbing Checks: Why March is Critical for Homeowners

March arrives, and most homeowners think about gardens. They plan which flowers to plant. They check whether the lawn survived winter. They rarely think about what winter does to their plumbing system.

That's a mistake.

Winter stresses pipes. Cold temperatures, freeze-thaw cycles, and shifting ground place enormous strain on the systems carrying water through your home. Spring is when these stresses reveal themselves. A pipe that survived January might fail in March. A joint that held all winter might suddenly leak. Hidden damage becomes visible.

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Choosing the best type of mower for your garden

There is little worse than having the wrong tool for the job at hand and this applies when it comes to mowing your lawn. Whether you have a large expansive lawn, or a small allotment sized garden, you still need to care for your lawn to keep it looking good as well as keeping it healthy. But how do you know which lawn mower is best for you and your garden? Don’t worry we’re here to help!

Manual Push Reel Mowers

If you have an allotment that doesn’t have an electricity hook up, a small patch of grass, or you simply want a quiet mower that is light and easy to use, a reel...

Home renovations: The things you need help with

House prices are higher than ever, and that means that those buyers who are looking to get a foot on the property ladder are needing to be smarter about what they buy. Buying the home of your dreams is never easy, but when your budget is holding you back, then you need to look closely at your options. One of the most popular options is buying a property that needs some serious work. From country cottages to townhouses, property renovations are more popular than ever, but they often require a considerable amount of labour. Not all of that work is possible to do yourself, no matter how many...

Things You Need to Consider Before Selling Your House

Selling your house can be a challenging experience. It isn’t anything like what you see in the movies where a homeowner can simply put a “For Sale” sign on the front and just count the days for a buyer to purchase your home. In the real world, there has to be proper preparation, planning and decision-making involved if you want your home to stand a chance of being sold. Whether it’s your first time or the fifth time selling your home, there are several things you need to consider before you sell your house.

Research the Housing Market in Your Locality

Whichever part of the...

5 creative home transformation tips for 2020

The New Year is here, which means it’s the perfect time to start making some big changes and where better to begin than your home?

A home revamp project can be difficult to get off the ground, so here are five creative home transformation tips to get you started.

Update your colour scheme

Updating your colour scheme is a fast and effective way to enhance the look and feel of your home. It adds character and leaves your walls looking fresh and fabulous.

So if your walls are looking a little dirty and dated, now’s the perfect time to crack out the roller and...

8 Solutions to a Sluggish and Clogged Drain

Believe it or not, you can fix the majority of problems in your house without a mechanic. What is even more important, you can do it equally efficient while saving a lot of money. There are some "little secrets of the great masters" and it's high time you used them:

Plunge the drain

When your drain is clogged or sluggish, plunging is the first step you need to take. A plunger is a tool that creates a pressure that forces a clog to move. It's completely safe and won't cause any damage to your drain. Before getting to plunging, remove all the debris from the sink. Fill the...

How and why oak wood is still considered the safest bet for doors and window frames?

The selection of material for door and window frames during a renovation or building a new house can be daunting. Partly due to an array of choices and a bombardment of synthetic materials in this affair. It is surprising how oak wood persists to be a brilliant option for door and window frames. Internal oak doors and window frames are like a testament of your choice and are a classic addition to adorn your dwelling. These not only necessitate guests to take a gander and appreciate but have several other benefits. No wonder this age-old natural resource has retained its place in this ever-...

20 Bathroom Storage Hacks

Thinking of ways to make your bathroom look more organized? Your savior is here as this article will be giving you exactly 20 tips on how to make way for more storage space. With these tips, you’ll be able to clear all that clutter and thus spend less time preparing in the bathroom. Plus, it will remain cleaner when it's neater as well! Without further introduction, let’s see what bathroom ideas there are!

1. Use an Etagere

Just place an etagere in the bathroom and you will immediately gain extra storage space without having to drill holes in the wall for shelving and...

4 makeover tips for your home

Is your home feeling a little outdated and in need of some sprucing up? If your décor is getting you down, then it may be time to give your home a much-needed revamp. This doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg – with these handy makeover tips, you’ll gather some inspiration on how you can freshen up your home in no time.

Bright Colours

A new lick of paint can go a long way, and it can make a big change to a room without having to completely remodel it.

f your living room is looking a bit dull and underwhelming, try repainting the walls with a bright, vibrant...

Bringing slatwall into the home

Although slatwall is typically used in shops, it’s becoming increasingly common to see its inclusion in homes, for both practical and aesthetic reasons.

This migration into people’s homes started small, with a few spotted here and there in garages and sheds, but now you wouldn’t be surprised to spot some slatwall in a living room, hallway or even a kitchen.

Save Your Floor Space

It might seem obvious, but it’s taken some time to realize that slatwall can make a huge difference in rooms that quickly become untidy due to storing an excessive number of things....

How to prep your property for a new tenant

Tenants come and go, but to convince the best of the best to stay and live in your home until they are finally ready to buy a property of their own you need to be a great landlord. Great tenants – the ones who always pay on time, who treat your property like a home, and who even work to add value to your property – are ones you want to keep at all costs. They rarely cause a hassle, take care of your property, and are great for your income.

When a great tenant like that leaves, it can be disheartening, but it is always inevitable. The only thing that you can do is look to the future...

Homes & Gardens

Spring Plumbing Checks: Why March is Critical for Homeowners

Choosing the best type of mower for your garden

Home renovations: The things you need help with

Things You Need to Consider Before Selling Your House

5 creative home transformation tips for 2020

8 Solutions to a Sluggish and Clogged Drain

How and why oak wood is still considered the safest bet for doors and window frames?

20 Bathroom Storage Hacks

4 makeover tips for your home

Bringing slatwall into the home

How to prep your property for a new tenant

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