Common Causes of Wall and Floor Cracks

Most people have no idea just how challenging it can be to own a home. There are a number of responsibilities that have to worry about as a homeowner. The best way to make sure your home stays in good shape is by keeping an eye out for repair issues. The sooner you are able to catch issues and have them fixed, the easier you will find it to have your home running at peak condition. Among the most alarming repair issues you will face in your home is cracking in your walls or floors. The following Read more [...]

Creating the Perfect In Style Bedroom

Have you been dreaming of having that perfect space to call your own? Do you see pictures of bedrooms online and in magazines and wish that you could do this on your own? These are the tips and tricks that you need to know to create the perfect in style bedroom for your home. Tips to Create the Bedroom of Your Dreams Know Your Style The first thing that you have to if you want the bedroom that you have always dreamed of is have a good idea of what your style is. If you do not know the style Read more [...]

Tips for Designing Your Home to Avoid Baby-Proofing

When bringing children into a home, making the environment safe for them is of the utmost importance. Because of this, many people spend hours and hundreds of dollars working to baby-proof their homes before they bring in any little ones. However, if you’ve worked hard to design and decorate your home to your liking before you had children, you may find that making changes to accommodate a child won’t keep the coherent look you’ve mastered. To avoid this problem, consider designing your home Read more [...]

Creating your dream kitchen on a budget

If you’re not careful, your next kitchen revamp could end up costing you a fortune. By the time you’ve shelled out for sinks, appliances, cupboards, worktops, flooring and accessories, you might be left feeling distinctly out of pocket. The good news is, as long as you’re savvy, there are simple ways to save money while creating your dream kitchen. To ensure you don’t bust your budget when you’re refurbishing this part of your property, read on. Get ready for some DIY One great way to Read more [...]

Renovating Your Home? Questions to Ask Your Flooring Store

Home renovations are becoming increasingly popular as the housing market still hasn’t recovered since it took a hit in the last decade. Instead of moving into bigger homes, more homeowners are simply renovating their current homes, sometimes adding rooms and other times just giving it a whole new appeal. If you are currently renovating your home from the ground up, you will almost certainly be installing new flooring. Photo from freedigitalphotos.net Before beginning your project, there are Read more [...]

Multi-purpose decorating ideas for your living room- Transform it to a place worth living

A 160 square-foot living space might seem like a decent and average size until you realize that it should function as a lounge dining room, family room and home office. Creating a major design that can be functional in multiple ways and also aesthetically pleasing at the same time can become a major challenge for a homeowner. Although there are few designing elements that can help you with creating maximum space out of a small room, yet not many of us are aware of them. So, in case you’re looking Read more [...]

Spring Clean your Garden

As the days begin to grow a little longer, the promise of some sunshine (however weak) is enough to get us up and outside after a long, dark winter. Whilst the weather is still changeable, we can spend more time outdoors and get the garden in good shape for the summer. Swell UK have a broad range of pond essentials from pond filters to pruning scissors to see you and your garden through every season. February Planting can’t begin with earnest as frost is still very likely, but you can Read more [...]

Best Furniture For Bedrooms

Best furniture for bedrooms is obviously a vague definition, as a lot will depend on the size of your room as well as its owner. Of course, an adult bedroom and a child's bedroom will have to be furnished differently. Still, this does not mean that you will not find some traditional furniture for bedroom ideas useful. All in all, there are several classic solutions that include furniture sets for children’s rooms, bedroom sets for small bedrooms, and so on. Here are some common ways to decorate Read more [...]

Finding your Perfect Flat to Rent in London

There are countless properties in London that you can rent, and there are some truly incredible flats amongst them. If living in a flat in London is something you’ve always wanted to do and are looking into it, here are some tips to help you on your way to finding that dream property! Be open minded and flexible It’s a good idea to go flat hunting with an open mind, not just in regards to the flats themselves but also the areas you are looking at. London is a notoriously expensive place to Read more [...]

Protect Your Window Coverings from Cat Damage by Installing Blinds

As of 2012, almost two-thirds of American households owned pets. Among these pet owners, 36.5% owned at least one dog and 30.4% owned at least one cat. Of course, plenty of people cohabitate with a mixture of dogs and cats in their homes. Within any home that includes a dog or cat, the owner needs to keep in mind the potential destructive effects of teeth and claws when considering options for interior decorating. Puppies, as well as older dogs, enjoy chewing on furniture. The can tear through Read more [...]