Buying and renovating a home can seem overwhelming even under the best circumstances. Throw in a couple of kids, and things get even crazier, especially if you’re trying to keep your home renovations under a strict budget while doing most of the work yourself. Below are some tips to help smooth out your renovations if you’re looking to do some remodeling on an apartment or house while sticking ...
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How to spruce up your home for less
Whether you have recently moved into a new home or you are simply looking to reinvigorate a property you’ve been at for a while, there are a number of ways to do so without breaking the bank. A little change or investment can make a great impact or even add value to your property - never a bad side effect, even if you aren’t looking to move on just yet. Paint A lick of fresh paint can make a ...
DIY flower crafts using rose petals
Wondering what to do with that bouquets of flowers you’ve acquired throughout the years from your suitors – now husband, or perhaps from hundreds of weddings you attended? There are many ways you can transform a magnificent bouquet of roses, making it unique and more special. You can create crafts, keepsakes, and gifts from flowers from Valentine’s Day, wedding, debut and more. Rose Heart Shadow ...
2 ways to improve your home with pre-cut plastic
Plastic has a pretty bad reputation because it's difficult to dispose of and is there for causing a strain on the environment, but it is also a durable and inexpensive material that can be used for home-improvement projects around your house or apartment. The Plastic People, a Leeds-based provider of low cost cut to measure sheets of Acrylic, Perspex, Polycarbonate, PVC, Correx and many other ...
Outspiration or how Amy got her own underwater world
I don't know about you, but I love using the internet for inspiration – be it tasty recipes, new fashion trends or DIY projects. I have all my favourite apps on my phone, so I can browse while I'm on the go, and since earlier this month, there's a new addition to my app list - a clever little app called Outspiration. What is Outspiration? Outspiration is a new mobile app from AkzoNobel, which ...
Don’t let humidity put a dampener on your summer!
A high humidity is uncomfortable; the air doesn’t feel fresh, you can feel sticky or clammy and many people find it harder to breathe in a really humid environment. With the warm weather we’ve been having lately, things like a high humidity just make the summer a little unpleasant. A compact dehumidifier can help to recirculate the air and lower the humidity, making summer as fun and pleasant as ...
