Is now a good time to de-winterize my pool?

Swimming pool

The majority of pool owners resorts to winterizing their pools over the winter. It makes sense, since keeping a pool open if you’re not using it is just a waste of money and can be pretty tedious, as you would still need to keep your water quality. However, now that the worst of the winter

5 huge benefits of building an oak framed orangery this summer!

oak framed conservatory

With several months still to go until summer, there is plenty of time to make great use of that garden space you have or to extend your house.  Rather than go for the usual garden house or conservatory, you could opt for something a bit different in the form of an oak framed orangery. Before

Garden space saving ideas with rattan furniture

rattan furniture

Stress buster for me is my home and especially my garden. After a hectic day at work, I prefer to spend some quiet moments with me in my garden. Well, even on a lazy Sunday morning, this is the place I prefer for my afternoon nap. It is a small space but I have done

Challenge accepted! 5 small bathroom decorating ideas

bathroom ideas

Small-space bathrooms do not have to be one of the many things that trigger stress. If your bathroom doesn’t have enough space, worry not.  For sure, a tiny bathroom can be practical, stylish, and space efficient with the proper knowledge. Of course, the bathroom is one of the most significant areas in the home. And

Simple steps to maintain your electrical appliances

electrical appliances

Electrical appliances are all around us today, and they serve us in almost every capacity of our lives. While most of our industries today conform to the ‘engineered obsolescence’ ideals, it is still possible to ensure that our appliances last as long as possible, through observing simple steps and tricks to keep them going. Maintaining

How to customize your watering based on plants and seasons

watering

Everyone knows that plants need water to survive. However, not all plans need the same amount of water delivered through a plumbing system. What might be too much water for one plant is not enough for another. Throw in other considerations like time of the year, climate, and water conservation and all of a sudden,

Take the stress out of your home renovations

decorating

Moving house is frequently cited as being one of life’s most stressful experiences. Uprooting your whole life and moving it to a new location is always going to be stressful. This could perhaps go some way towards explaining then why a recent survey conducted by online estate agent Zoocasa concluded that 56% of homeowners last

Indoor and outdoor tips for beautiful windows

window

Windows are often forgotten about by homeowners, but they deserve your attention. They can greatly beautify the interior of your home, and they can provide your property with great curb appeal too! Not only does that make your home more inviting to your family and guests, it can actually have a huge impact on your

Creating a welcoming outdoor living space

outdoor space

For those of use who live in urban areas or dense suburban areas, typically we don’t have large yard and patio spaces. However, with a little creativity, it is quite possible to maximize that space and make your outdoor areas as valuable to you as your indoor space. To create a welcoming outdoor space, plan

6 innovative and unexpected uses for decorative gravel

gravel

Do you have decorative gravel leftover from previous landscaping projects or are you looking for innovative projects involving decorative aggregates in future? You’ve come to the right place. Here are a few ideas for using decorative gravels that may not have occurred to you before. Gravel Gaps Fillings gaps with gravel has become a fashionable