Guest Blogger #475, Entry #1102, April 17, 2012 There’s no time like the spring to open up your blinds or curtains and let the sun shine in! The thing is, even when it comes to finding the right kind of window treatments for your home, there are far more than just a few options to…
Guest Blogger #473, Entry #1099, April 17, 2012 Whilst having a staircase in your home is extremely practical, not to mention essential in most cases, it can also be a potentially dangerous place, especially for children and seniors. It is therefore extremely important to ensure that your stairs are as safe as possible for anyone…
Entry #1098, April 16, 2012 Bathrooms should be a place of tranquility, but if you’re anything like me, yours is probably overrun with clutter. From my husband and kids stripping and dumping their clothes on the floor, to a ridiculous amount of rubber duckies and bath toys scattered underfoot, my bathroom just never stayed clean….
Guest Blogger #471, Entry #1097, April 16, 2012 Showing off your home for the first time to complete strangers can be quite intimidating. You don’t want them to find something unexpected or unwanted, and you may not know what items in your home are good or not good to show to potential buyers. A buyer…
Entry #1096, April 15, 2012 When I first heard of chalkboard paint a few years ago, it seemed like everyone was using it for kids room walls or on kitchen cabinets/walls for family checklists and a place to doodle. Today, I have seen so many creative uses for chalkboard paint that I should share just…
Guest Blogger #468, Entry #1094, April 13, 2012 If you’ve checked your calendar or walked outside recently you’ve probably realized that spring is upon us. Spring is a time of warmth and sun, a welcome combination that often makes the inside world seem dark and dreary in comparison. For this reason, it is understandable that…
Guest Blogger #466, Entry #1092, April 13, 2012 Summer is right around the corner, and if you have a deck, you’re certainly looking forward to spending many hours outdoors, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. However, when it comes to maintaining the attractiveness of your deck, Mother Nature can prove to be a force to…
Guest Blogger #465, Entry #1091, April 13, 2012 Now that spring has well and truly sprung, many of us will start turning our thoughts towards the garden – and more importantly what needs to be done to bring it up to scratch in time for summer. Spring is the ideal time to pull your old…
Guest Blogger #464, Entry #1090, April 12, 2012 Whether you live in a country house or urban flat, the ambiance of a roaring fire during those winter days is second to none. You may have an existing fireplace you’re looking to update for a more contemporary style or are researching your property’s first ever fireplace…
Guest Blogger #463, Entry #1089, April 12, 2012 Summer is the season to fire up the barbeque and get the most out of al fresco dining while you can! But before you get the sausages on the coals you have to think about the surroundings and if people would really want to visit your garden…
Guest Blogger #462, Entry #1088, April 12, 2012 If you’re not lucky enough to have original oak floor boards in a period property, as many of us aren’t, there are many laminate flooring options out there that can be really convincing of the real thing. If you do go for the laminate flooring option, a…
Guest Blogger #461, Entry #1087, April 12, 2012 They say that first impressions last, and nothing gives the best first impression of your home than your entryway. Though neighbors and visitors can judge your place of residence based on the overall appearance of the house from the outside, the entryway is what gives them an…