How a home improvement grant could help you

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Wanting to improve your home, and to make it a warm, comfortable environment, is something all of us wants for our properties. There are home improvement grants that you might be eligible for, which would help tremendously with updating your home. These are available in a lot of countries but this post will focus mainly [...]

Improve your home with framed wallpaper

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

A new type of decoration is becoming increasing popular, and it looks great in almost any home. It’s easy enough to do (so you can definitely Do-It-Yourself) and doesn’t cost too much. Adding frame wallpaper to a room is a really modern and unique look, and will instantly update a room that needs a bit [...]

Have exposed brick in your home

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Brick always used to be restricted to the outside of a home, but exposing brick indoors is a very strong look for an interior. If you want to have exposed brick in your home, however, there are a few things to think about first. Don’t over-expose. By that, I mean do not have more than [...]

Update a wall with blackboard paint

Friday, November 5th, 2010

Painting a wall can really improve the look of a room. However, there’s another way to really make it look modern and stylish, as well as it being practical. Using blackboard paint on a wall can transform the look of a room if you use it on one wall (think of it as a statement [...]

Use lampshades for effective lighting

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

I’ve touched on the topic before in this home improvements blog, but effective lighting can add such a lot to a room. It’s one of the easiest ways to improve how a home looks, with little or no cost, and very little effort. And one of the most simple ways to update how your lighting [...]

Buying secondhand furniture can improve your home

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

I’ve talked before in previous blog posts, about how furniture can really make or break a room; from statement chairs to upholstering furniture, it really can make a difference and improve the look of your house. However, buying new furniture can be expensive, so a really good idea is to buy thrift or vintage furniture. [...]

Carpet versus wooden floors: pros and cons for your home

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

Are you thinking about replacing your worn-out carpets in your house? If you’re considering laying wooden flooring down instead, make sure you first consider a few of the pros and cons of each. On the upside, wooden flooring is very easy to maintain. It’s easier to keep clean, can be more hygienic (especially if you [...]

News: More people taking out loans to improve their homes

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

Recent research from Sainsbury’s Finance has shown an increase in people taking out loans to try and make home improvements. The research, published earlier this year, suggests that people are more interested in improving their own home than selling it or renting it and buying a new property. DIY and home improvements are on the [...]

Getting a house ready for sale

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Getting your house ready when you are trying to sell it, can be a very important task. Get it right and someone may offer your asking price quickly, meaning your house is on the market for less time and you can move through the selling process more quickly. Get it wrong and your house could [...]

Using an attic for storage

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

Not everyone thinks of their attic when it comes to looking for storage space. But by utilising the space you have there, the more space you will have in your house, improving how it looks. If you’re considering using your attic to store things, you must first assess its suitability. If it hasn’t been used [...]