Long Distance Moves- A New Reality

In today’s world of economic realities a career oriented person must expect to switch companies and locations every few years. Gone are the years where an entry level position in a mid-sized local company meant you could buy a home, raise a family, and expect steady upward progression until finally landing a corner office in charge of a section where you would spend the final 10 years before retiring. In the modern world, career progression typically means a willingness to go to where the position Read more [...]

What Do You Need to Consider Before Building a Garden Shed?

If you constantly find yourself running out of storage space for items like tools, and gardening equipment, or if you just want somewhere to relax in the summer, a garden shed is a great solution. And, if you have successfully completed any DIY projects in the past, you should easily be able to build one from scratch. But what do you need to build a garden shed, and do you need to consider anything before buying your blueprints? Keep reading for some ideas. Royalty free photo What Will Your Read more [...]

Single Again? Refresh Your Home To Fit Your New Life!

Going through a divorce can be a massive upheaval, not only from an emotional perspective but also from a practical one. When you have been through the process of separating and arranging who will remain in your previously shared residence and who will move on to a new home, and organized the money side of things (and if you need help with this, you can find a good divorce attorney in Salt Lake City here or search around if you are in another city) you will need to consider making your home, whether Read more [...]

Making The Most Of Your Space: How To Make Extra Storage In Your Bedroom

A small bedroom presents a challenge that many people understand: space. Humans do have a tendency to hoard objects of necessity and interest, from clothing and books to collectables and shoes. Wanting to have all of these things with us in our bedroom usually leaves us with a lot of clutter and very little space. What’s worse than bedroom clutter is our inability to locate the things we need at any given time. If this situation leaves you scratching your head, then you should seriously start Read more [...]

A timber garage could improve your home, garden and your mood

As the first autumn winds and rains arrive, don’t you wish your car was less exposed to the elements? And don’t you also wish you had more garden storage? Bikes and outdoor furniture all fare better indoors in autumn, and a winter garden looks less desolate with the jetsam of summer living stored safely inside. Your car too would benefit from some shelter. There’d be less risk of gales blowing your neighbours’ bins into the car and denting a door or wing. And you’d no longer waste precious Read more [...]

5 Essential Home and Garden Security Tips

We love and cherish our homes whether it’s a small one-bedroom flat as our first proper home after moving out, a cottage, small semi-detached property or luxury mansion in the country and we all want them to look their best and impress any family and friends who come to visit. The problem that we all have, especially when we have our own gardens, is keeping our property secure. We can spend hundreds, even thousands upgrading our homes and gardens into something we truly love, places we want to Read more [...]

Making your house a home

Whether you've just moved in, or have lived in your house for some time, there are probably still a few things you could do to make it feel more homely. Many householders are reluctant to spend large amounts of money on home improvements that are going to be left behind when you move. However, there's no need to put your investment into items that are fixed down - it's equally possible to add a homely touch using pieces you can take with you, meaning you shouldn't be left out of pocket when Read more [...]