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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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Enjoy the Comfort Of Cool - Managing High Temperatures in the Home

Coping with the heat in warmer parts of the world is a challenge. Keeping your home cool enough to enjoy an environment that offers a superior quality of life is essential - in fact, if not approached carefully the issue of cooling the home can be one that provides the average homeowner with challenges that can seem extremely daunting. However, the fact of the matter is that with a carefully thought out approach and some basic research it is possible to enjoy a home that is comfortable and pleasant - even in the face of the harshest of heatwaves. With some forethought, it is even possible...

Tips and Tricks for Your Manually Retractable Awnings

Its time to expand that outdoor space of yours. It’s time to think about bringing down those annoying cooling and heating bills. Invest in a retractable awning and enjoy cooler indoors. Even more, a retractable awning can instantly elevate any outdoor space. From office outdoors to alfresco spaces in your home, retractable awnings have so much to offer. So, if you want to protect your home from the effects of the sun (and even UV lights), think of a retractable awning. So, if these are the things you want to accomplish in your home or office, keep reading. This guide contains everything...

Simple ways to add value to your home

Do you wish to sell your home or just add value to your already existing house? There are different ways of adding the value of your home and this article is a simple guide in enabling you to do so in a more simple, effective and cost-efficient way.

The value addition costs are mostly estimated to be about 20 to 25 cents per dollar. the reminder 75 to 80 cents spent goes back into the home through the increased value. Because every house has its own ceiling price, it is vital to ensure that the value-added cost does not outweigh the profit.

Before undertaking these...

6 Interior Design Trends that You Need to Know About

Interior decoration is an art but most of the women have a knack of nailing it to perfection in spite of any professional degree at their disposal. With some info on what is trending these days, anyone would be able to update their homes to make it look newer and ever-changing as per their tastes.

Presenting here are 10 such trends that the interior designers are adopting. Most of these trends reveal that the need of the hour is to keep it simple and minimalistic.

Color blues

Navy blue is the trending color. The trend now is to make a dichromatic effect with the...

7 Quick Steps to Tidy and Present Your Garden Beautifully

With spring in the air, it’s natural that you will be keen to make the most of your own garden. If you’re short of space, or are worried you’ve let things go a bit, don’t worry; here are 7 great ideas to get your garden looking great and ready to enjoy again.

1 De-clutter

If you have kids, the chances are your garden will have toys and other items scattered around. These can find their way into flower beds, water features and many other places, not to mention being a hazard on paths and patios. Take time to clear everything away, from the largest to the smallest. It’s...

DIY Backyard Pavers You Can Do During Lockdown

Due to the pandemic, every non-essential services are on hold due to the lockdown. In most places, companies and services that can operate are the ones dealing with people's primary needs, such as medicine and food. If you were planning to do a construction job, sadly, you won't be able to hire any contractors.

While getting workers is impossible, it does not mean you can't do any construction projects. A lot of the work that you think requires contractors is actually possible by doing it yourself. One of which is doing pavers for your garden.

How to Build a Patio Paver...

Better Solutions to Waste Disposal

Using some form of waste disposal in your home is a much easier way to get rid of waste. Not only does it makes things easier, faster and more hygeinc to get rid of waste from the home but this is also a more environmentally-friendly option too.

Food waste is one of the biggest sources of trash in our homes, so having a garbage sink disposal system in the home can make cleaning up faster and easier to complete.

If you’re tired of seeing money go down the drain and having to get your hands dirty after dinner has been eaten, then you will want to consider investing in...

3 Things to Consider Before Starting a Remodel

Remodelling your home is a great way to make a property your own. With the opportunity to strip back a house and enhance its structure, you can make it infinitely more functional and even more visually appealing. To get the most out of your renovations, however, careful planning is required. If you want to ensure your remodel goes without a hitch, be sure to bear these three things in mind…

1. Get to know the space

Many people decide to renovate a recently acquired property before they settle into their new home. This can certainly be advantageous, as it means you won’t...

How To Fix Common Household Problems

It's quite common for items to get broken or worn down over the years. There will be a time for every part of the house to get fixed or replaced. It would be great if you knew how to fix some of these problems easily and save some money in the process, but there is nothing wrong with hiring someone to come fix them for you.

Here are some of the common household problems and how you can fix them yourself properly.

Taking Care Of Rusty Sinks

We've all experienced some rust all over our stainless-steel sinks over the years, but there is a nice and quick fix for it. You...

7 household items that you can transform and reuse

7 Home Items You Can Repurpose Instead Of Throwing Them Out

Recycling is growing increasingly popular every day, thanks to the efforts of eco-conscious citizens. This begs the question; how can you benefit from the junk lying around your house without throwing it away? Well, there are many great ideas you can try if you want to repurpose some of your old household items. Not only will this help reduce environmental pollution, but it will also help you save a pretty penny! So, if you are interested, check out these 7 household items that you can transform and reuse.

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Satellite dishes can take up...

Homes & Gardens

Spring Plumbing Checks: Why March is Critical for Homeowners

Enjoy the Comfort Of Cool - Managing High Temperatures in the Home

Tips and Tricks for Your Manually Retractable Awnings

Simple ways to add value to your home

6 Interior Design Trends that You Need to Know About

7 Quick Steps to Tidy and Present Your Garden Beautifully

DIY Backyard Pavers You Can Do During Lockdown

Better Solutions to Waste Disposal

3 Things to Consider Before Starting a Remodel

How To Fix Common Household Problems

7 Home Items You Can Repurpose Instead Of Throwing Them Out

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