Collaborative post Taking steps to look after your home and improve your property is really important if you want to enhance its appeal and make it a comfortable place to live. There are a lot of things to consider when trying to make your property better; you need to think about how you can improve the aesthetic of your home, whilst also adding value at the same time. To make your property better, you can implement subtle changes as well ...
New Boiler Cost UK: Tips and Advice to help you buy
Buying a new boiler or replacing your old one can be a tricky process. A new boiler cost in the UK can vary quite widely, depending on several factors. A professional heating engineer can help you understand your options, but you can also do some homework yourself. Before investing in a new boiler, consider the tips and advice in this guide. They will help you go into the buying process armed with more information. Common questions about ...
Ways to make your home stand out on your street
Collaborative post We go to great lengths to decorate our home interiors, but it's often the exterior that needs a bit of an update. As the first view that people have of our homes, the front garden or yard is of great importance. There are many ways to make your home stand out on your street, without breaking the bank or annoying your neighbours. Here are a few simple things you can do to boost your home's kerb appeal. Add an ...
Fixer-Upper or Money Pit: how to sort gems from lemons
Collaborative post The abundance of property shows on TV over the last couple of decades has caused more people to consider buying a home that’s in need of renovation. This sounds great in theory; you get to put your stamp on a house, and will ideally add value which can be recouped in the long term when you eventually sell. However, some projects can turn from a dream to a nightmare, with unforeseen costs and unexpected disasters ...
How to make your home feel more spacious
Collaborative post Would you like to make your home feel more spacious? It's a common goal for lots of homeowners, and for good reason. A home that feels larger is a more pleasant place to live, often lighter, and will be easier to sell in the future. However, achieving this goal can seem difficult or even impossible, especially if you live in a property where space is tight. Easy ways to make your home feel more spacious Regardless ...
3 Unique Lighting Ideas for your Home
Collaborative post The right lighting is a crucial part of any home improvement project. Everything in a room, from the wallpaper to the carpets to the wall art, is affected by lighting. This means that early planning of your lighting design is critical. You need to consider all the light sources you'll use - from reading lights over the sofa to an eye-catching chandelier that brightens the entire space - at the start of the project. A ...
How a garden room can benefit your family
Collaborative post Garden rooms have grown rapidly in popularity in recent years, and are fast becoming one of the most longed-for home improvements. It's not hard to see why a garden room appeals: they're an easy way to create additional living space without a major building project, and can be used in so many ways. Innovative ways to use your garden room The possibilities are pretty much endless when it comes to uses for garden ...
A guide to kitchen island spaces and sizing
Collaborative post A kitchen island can serve many functions for members of your household. As well as providing extra space for storing, preparing and cooking food, an island can also be an informal place to get together or eat as a family. If you want to add an island to a kitchen that's currently lacking one, you will need to strike a careful balance with the unit’s size. It's really important to factor in the floor space of the kitchen ...
6 tips on how to furnish and decorate a new kitchen
When you move into a new home, one of the first things you'll want to do is make it feel like your own. This is especially true when it comes to the kitchen; after all, it's the heart of the home. If you're starting from scratch with a new kitchen, or just want to give it a makeover, here are six tips to help you furnish and decorate it to suit your style and needs. 1. New water filtration system If you're not happy with the taste or ...
Why an air or ground source heat pump may be perfect for your home
Collaborative post Right now, lots of us are looking for ways to be more cost-effective and sustainable, both in our homes and our lives in general. Investing in an air or ground source heat pump for your home could be an excellent solution for reducing costs and being more environmentally friendly. In this post we’ll take a closer look at the reasons why. What is an air or ground source heat pump? Heat pumps work by absorbing heat ...