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Some Tips for Your Garage Gym Conversion

Are you considering a garage gym conversion to finally make good on that New Year’s resolution ? Turning your carport into a dedicated fitness space is a great way to bypass the membership fees and queuing that come with going to the gym. Enacting this transformation is a great way to elevate the value of your home, while also using your dusty garage for something useful.

However, a garage and gym have a lot of differences before you put the work in. This blog offers some essential tips so you can convert garage to gym space, including picking the right flooring or making clever...

Creating luxury guest accommodation: A guide

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 02/21/2020 - 11:28am

Do you have a dedicated space in your home which is reserved for guests? Or, do you ask your overnight visitors to squeeze into a spare bedroom, or possibly a makeshift bed on the floor of the lounge? If you do have a guest room, is it a collection of well-worn bedding and personal possessions which you don’t want to display? Is it a bare room with only minimal furniture?

If one rarely hosts overnight guests, then it’s understandable that accommodation would be basic, but if you’re someone who enjoys having friends or family over to stay, it may be worth making more of an effort...

5 easy ways to make your home more energy efficient

Energy is a precious commodity in 2020, but many houses still aren’t up to scratch when it comes to energy efficiency. If your house happens to be one of them, then lots of little inefficiencies could be adding up to cost you money.

Making your house more energy efficient not only saves you money in the long run, but it also helps protect the environment. Some of these changes are very cheap to do, others will cost a little bit more, but they will all make a big difference to the energy efficiency of your house.

  1. Don’t Heat an Empty House

Heating your...

What do I need to know about Japanese knotweed?

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 02/19/2020 - 10:07am

It’s the plight of avid gardeners, landlords, and would-be property sellers: Japanese knotweed is an annoyance at best, and a potentially difficult problem to solve at worst. What is it, though?

This pest of a plant can be a major headache for you if you own a property, so you should know how to identify it, and what you can do to deal with such an issue. Here are some of the points you need to be aware of so you can solve your Japanese knotweed problem.

What does Japanese knotweed look like?

It is a tall perennial plant . It will emerge in the spring, with a...

Paid off your mortgage? Find out what to do next

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 02/19/2020 - 9:26am

After years of hard work, you have finally paid off your mortgage . It is, unarguably, one of your best accomplishments. But it won't be long before the next thought comes to your mind. What now?

You have some extra money with no specific purpose. Should you save it? Or should you invest it? If so, where?

As the baby boomers are nearing their retirement age, nearly 40% of the houses in the US are already mortgage-free . With this financial freedom raises several questions. These concerns, though good ones, still need to be addressed as soon as you can. Before you make any...

Common Household Problems and How to Fix Them

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:38am

There is nothing in the world like moving into your own new house. This is a lifelong dream for many, to find the perfect place that will suit them and their lifestyles. However, after a while, you start noticing everything that goes wrong around your house and you have to take care of the situation yourself. Whether you have decided to hire a specialist or to DIY, fixing household issues can be hectic. While renters usually try to find the easiest quick fixes they can possibly do. Landlords and homeowners will focus on solving the problem from its root to avoid its recurrence in the...

4 steps to transform your living room

The living room is the heart of the home for many families. It is a place where people socialise with family and friends and make happy memories, but it can also be the best place to unwind in front of the TV after a busy day at work. No matter how you spend your time in your living room, however, it is only natural that over time, it will start to look more worn down. If this has become the case with your living room and you are no longer finding any happiness from spending time there due to how it looks, then maybe it is time to take some steps that can transform it.

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How To Find The Right Flat For You In London

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 02/13/2020 - 10:24am

Moving to a new house is a tough yet exciting adventure for anyone. It comes with the promise of a new chapter in your life and another version of you. However, there are many considerations to take into account with this decision. Thus, many people feel overwhelmed and confused as to where to start and how to make the right decision. To limit this confusion, you must start your search by answering some of the questions you may have. Managing to do this will help pinpoint the areas you need to focus on, giving you quicker and more accurate results. Read on to get inspired!

Determine...

Be Safe, Not Sorry: The Plumbing Jobs You Shouldn’t Tackle At Home

Many people enjoy a little bit of home improvement every now and again. Learning a new skill can give a real boost to your confidence, not to mention saving you a few pounds. Everyone should be aware of their own limitations though, and when it comes to tasks like plumbing, there are some jobs you should always call the professionals in to help out with.

Find out why it’s better to be safe and not sorry with the plumbing jobs you shouldn’t tackle at home.

Know your own limits

Recognise which projects are simply too big or extensive for you to tackle and then...

Durable Equipment Solutions To Conserve And Control Water Usage Effectively

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2020 - 8:46am

Water is the essence of life. Nothing living can survive long without it. Sadly, we take this precious element of life for granted. In fact, the world today is facing a water crisis due to a lack of clean water availability. The physical shortage has driven numerous scientists to develop new technologies in order to save water . Countless projects were improved to reduce our water consumption; others were based on the idea of reusing water to limit the amount of water needed for equipment as a method of conservation. Unfortunately, all the steps followed to limit the use of water weren’t...

How to Create a Focal Point in Interior Design

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 02/11/2020 - 10:03am

The focal point is a key component in any room’s interior design because it is the place our eyes are drawn to when we enter a room and forms the basis for the rest of the design and layout. The key is to find the focal point of the room and make the most of it. It is not always an easy task, particularly in large rooms with several functions and living spaces. This guide outlines some key tips and tricks to help you create a focal point in your home’s interior design as well as some common mistakes to avoid.

Make the most of your best feature

Most rooms already have a...

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