Homes & Gardens

Ways to enjoy your garden in every season

Many people want an outdoor space that stays pleasant and practical throughout the year, not just during the warmer months. With the right layout and well-chosen structures, the garden can become a versatile area where comfort, shelter and atmosphere come together. Creating a space that adapts to changing weather conditions helps make the home feel more open and welcoming, while encouraging daily use in every season.

Sheltering the everyday with smart additions

When the weather becomes unpredictable, having a dedicated sheltered area brings a sense of order and reassurance. A...

Eco-friendly home upgrades that are worth the investment in 2020

In 2020, homeowners in the UK are encouraged to live in the most sustainable way possible. We are given recycling bins by the local councils; we can shop at zero waste stores and public transport is often encouraged in order to improve the current state of the environment. For many people, bigger life changes can be tricky to achieve and so they start at home or by cutting down on driving.

Adapting your home to make it more eco-friendly can be an expensive task, especially if you are replacing large appliances or adding insulation. However, many of these updates are worth the...

Tips for selling your home in quick time

Summer is a great time to sell your house. This is because during the hot days and warm evenings, your house looks brighter and bigger than it does in winter. Plus, buyers are much more likely to give up their evenings in summer than winter because they’re less likely to get caught in the cold and rain as they hunt for houses.

In addition, now may be the perfect time to sell your home, because data from Rightmove shows that house prices in Exeter have risen by more than 4% in the past year, with the average property now selling for £298,296. If you’re interested in selling your...

Make the Most of Your Laundry Room

When we talk about home decor, we mostly focus on bigger areas such as living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, or kitchens, which isn’t surprising since we spend most of our time in these rooms. Also, it’s where we invite our guests and spend quality time with our family members.

Still, smaller areas such as our bathroom, hallway, balcony, laundry room, etc. are also important and shouldn’t be neglected. For that reason, we are going to focus on laundry rooms today and give you some tips that will help you create a functional and good-looking laundry room in no time.

If...

7 Helpful Home Buying Tips

The process of buying a home can be extremely overwhelming, with a neverending checklist of areas to look out for and things to remember. Here are 7 tips to help you keep a clear head.

  1. Plan Your Basic Home Needs

Before you begin searching, you need to know what you’re looking for. In the first instance, this should be the basic categories which can narrow down the search field and help you to filter out those properties which don’t quite match.

You can think about:

  • House or apartment? Or open to both?
  • Outside space or none
  • ...

A Guide to a Home Exterior Makeover

From the Cathedral to the Guild Hall to Custom House, it can be said that Exeter has more than its fair share of stunning architecture. For those who want their house to compare to Exeter’s significant architectural landmarks or (more realistically) - just make things look a little less shabby, why not try an exterior makeover. Whether you have a traditional old cottage or a modern-built house, there are many simple ways of transforming the outside of a home that doesn’t cost the earth.

Painting, Rendering, and Cladding

Changing the exterior finish is one of the fastest...

Is It True That “Less Is More” When It Comes To Your Home?

Finding happiness and beauty in the simple things is an easy way to make you feel content in life, so this should be applied to your home? Minimalist interiors take the approach that less is more when it comes to designing your home.

Can Your Home Affect Your Mood?

A new study called neuro-architecture is an innovative development whereby neuro science is combined with architecture to create an effective, functional and healing space. Intensive research has found that your home can drastically affect your mood, your home being too cluttered can make you feel anxious....

Which is the best option: Wood, steel or fiberglass doors?

Entry doors, whether wood, steel or fiberglass doors are more than just front doors. These doors can be used on the die or in the back of your home. And since most people first see the front entrance of your home, it means these doors play an essential role in creating the first impression of your home. So, you should be particularly keen when choosing a front door for your home.

Total Home Windows and Doors got you covered. According to our findings, entry doors, either wood, steel and fiberglass doors generally perform well. However, there are differences among these door...

Bathroom

Top Bathroom Furniture Ideas in 2020

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 07/20/2020 - 11:31am

A great way to improve your mood and your home’s value is by remodeling the bathroom. You don’t need to go full tear-down. Instead, make some adjustments to completely change the feel of your bathroom. Here are some bathroom furniture ideas to get you started:

Wall-Mounted Vanity

Update your bathroom’s look and save space with a wall-mounted vanity. These have an ultra-modern appearance and are ideal for organized individuals that have a drawer or shelf for everything. Wall-hung units often come with two or more large drawers that can easily fit towels, beauty supplies,...

Top benefits of professional carpet cleaning

Do you need carpet cleaning? If so then you should consider professional carpet cleaning . At first the higher cost might seem like something to avoid. That said, it’s all about knowing the plusses you can get when a trained professional cleans your carpets, rugs, and upholstery:

1. Extends carpet lifespan

You can extend the lifespan of carpets, rugs, upholstery, etc. by hiring pro cleaners. This is important because it can save you the costs of replacing carpets rugs, and so on. These can be quite expensive based on issues like material, style, and size. If you want to...

How to Improve Your Home and Increase Its Value At The Same Time

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 07/19/2020 - 10:25pm

Our homes play such an important role on so many levels. For one thing, they are where we live. Our safe space and harbor, a place where we raise our family and build our future. But they are also huge financial investments into our future, because homes are one of the very few things that will always gain in value - provided you don’t let them just rot away. So it makes all the sense in the world to constantly invest in your home, both to make it a better place for you to live, and to add value to it when you decide to sell it on. So what are the best investments that will make your home...

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