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Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, many people chose to remove their cast iron fireplaces from their home. While some chose to cover up the space, others chose to install a gas fire. As a result, many stunning cast iron fireplaces made their way to landfill, which was a crying shame. Thankfully, many homeowners are beginning…
If you have a family, you are most likely always on the lookout for how you can make your home safer. Keeping your doors and windows locked, your garage closed, and the lights on around your house are all ways in which you can keep your property safe from unsavory characters. Some people go as…
Laminate is one of the most preferred flooring options for most homeowners these days. This is mostly due to its immense durability, water resistance, attractive look, and high affordability. As a matter of fact, it comes in a wide variety of options in terms of patterns, sizes, colors, and designs. Laminated floor panels that mimic…
Most real estate agents will tell you to depersonalize your home to sell it. This means that you’re obligated to tone down the color scheme and make sure the toys are neatly put away daily. However, there are upgrades and changes that make your house more family friendly, and those can be a selling point…
When it comes to home improvement, many people purely focus on renovations and styling. However, it’s important to remember all those tedious home maintenance tasks if you want to keep your home in the best condition possible. Keeping up with home maintenance tasks will also help you save more money in the short and long-term by stopping…
Many homeowners that are planning on a big renovation have never taken on such an overwhelming commitment. They will have a vague idea about the experience from watching television shows like Fixer Upper and from word-of-mouth, but they will likely have a lot of misunderstandings right off of the bat. Here are some common conundrums…
Amongst all the natural disasters, floods are the most common in southern states like Texas. They are also the leading cause of fatalities worldwide. However, the property damage that flooding can cause can exceed human imagination. According to data released by the Center for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters, published by Statista, the 2011…
We’ve now passed the 10 year anniversary of the beginning of the recession that started to take its toll on American families at the very end of 2007. For the most part, the country has economically rebounded thanks to a Trump presidency. Thus, the country is also experiencing a rise in housing costs. A rise…
A lot of buyers are interested in going green, so instead of letting them renovate a house after they make the purchase, incorporate fantastic eco-friendly features into the property ahead of time. Builders have the power to establish a home that appeals to this environmental commitment from the get-go. The first thing that you should…
The electric bill is one of the major expenses of every household. People in the United States spend thousands of dollars every year on their electric bills alone. As a matter of fact, the price continues to go up as time passes by. If you are looking for ways to save money on your…
If there’s one consistent aspect of the Australian weather, it is the fact that they have great summers! Here in New England, you never know what you’re going to get. One minute it can be warm and sunny, the next second it will be raining and windy. We still enjoy our outdoor time though! No…
Dublin is one of the best cities to live in Ireland. Its amazing architecture and connectivity with the UK and the EU make it a top-tier city to live in, for someone looking for a city lifestyle. Unfortunately, this attractiveness also makes finding a house in Dublin quite difficult, since competition is stiff. To help…
Homeowners insurance is a necessary expenditure. After all, you need to keep your home protected from any potential problems. However, your home insurance doesn’t have to eat into your earnings. There are ways in which, you can keep your home protected while at the same time reducing the amount that you commit towards your home…
You’ve just had a baby. It’s the best thing that has ever happened to you. With it, however, you also have a greater amount of responsibility. Over the past few months, you have been furiously childproofing your home in preparation for the new family member. But you can’t just stop inside your home. Eventually, that…
Homeowners dream of financial freedom, yet are restricted by their monthly outgoings. To help you boost your savings pot, we are providing some top tips to decrease your expenditure. Find out how to reduce your monthly bills. The Best Broadband Deal Many people often seek escapism in the form of TV shows, movies, the internet…
Sometimes it can feel like your house has a mind of its own. Disaster can strike at any moment, in the form of an overflowing toilet or mold in the basement. Are you prepared for the worst? When chaos rears its ugly face in your home, don’t panic — you can handle it. Prepare first…