How to Prevent Electrical Hazards in Your Home
There are potential electrical hazards in any home. You can eliminate these hazards, or at least reduce the likelihood of an accident, by keeping aware and taking steps to address the dangers. Ideally, you should seek the assistance of an electrician. What Are the Electrical Hazards in Your Home? Of course, learning what electrical hazards […]
Carbon Monoxide – the silent killer
How safe is your home? It’s easy to recognize risks when you can actually sense them – a wet floor, unusual sounds, or a leaking propane tank. But what if the danger lies in something you couldn’t see, hear, or smell? Carbon monoxide is invisible, tasteless, and odourless. It exists and it is very, very […]
Pull-out bathroom storage ideas for a clutter-free bathroom!
The bathroom is a place for rejuvenation and relaxation. However if it looks cluttered and disorderly, it can be difficult to feel refreshed and clean even if it is your bathroom! Cotton buds, facial products, toothpaste, and curling irons by the sink; newly washed towels and stocks of new toiletries in an open shelf gathering dust: these are the […]
Build a kitchen island with trash storage
Clean as you go. Ideally, this applies to your kitchen especially if yours is frequently used. But is your kitchen set up in a way that it makes it easy for you to work in it? If your kitchen needs improvement in terms of functionality, here’s one project that can make working in the kitchen a delight! If you’ve […]
Build a mobile kitchen island unit with timber crate pantry storage!
Now this might just be the ultimate DIY kitchen island for smaller spaces! If you want a kitchen island bench in your small kitchen or if you simply need more storage, then this functional kitchen island unit with timber crate pantry storage is one clever idea you should definitely look at! It can store your kitchen towels, clean table napkins and shelf-stable foods […]
How to: Faux Brick Wall
Brick walls are nice but they are not cheap nor easy to do. Now if you’ve always wanted to have this rustic industrial look in your room but don’t have the budget or the time to make it happen, then this project is definitely for you! You don’t need to use real bricks to enjoy […]
How To Build A Basic Concrete Countertop
They say ‘nothing lasts forever, but you can be sure these benchtops will long outlast the cabinets under them. Concrete especially when polished has become increasingly popular as finished flooring in recent years. It makes sense given the permanency and thermal benefits. Yes, there is the argument about the environment impact of cement making but […]
Home Improvements and Your Home’s Value
By guest blogger, Tane Clark Carrying out renovations in the home can cause some upheaval. It definitely does when you are still residing in there and don’t have the luxury of being able to move elsewhere while the work is carried out. That’s not to say that it won’t be worth carrying out this kind […]
Free-standing decks – a great alternative
One of the first considerations an owner-builder needs to make is what type of deck you want to build. Decks come in all shapes and sizes, and functions. Could a free-standing deck be the right one for you. What is a free-standing deck? Free-standing decks are not directly attached to a house or other structure. […]
Finishing your deck – oil or stain?
Now that you’re done constructing your deck the only thing left to do is to add the finishing touches. Both oils and stains have their own distinct advantages. In this post we’ll have a look at both finishing materials. A good deck can make a house a home… A good deck can make a house […]
