From watching endless property programs with my mum on the mornings she isn’t working I know it’s finally a good time to put your house on the market. A few years ago the property market crashed and people have been waiting every since to try and sell their homes. Before getting started you should work out how much you’ll have to play with when buying a new house. For this I recommend using something like Mortgage Calculator UK. Although it may be a better time to put your house on the market, it still isn’t an easy process and if you are looking for a quick sale there are a…

We all want to make certain home improvements to feel better about living in our home. When we consider the things we’d like to change about our property, do we really consider how we can reduce our carbon footprint? As nice as it is to have a sustainable property or one that is really helping you to reduce your carbon footprint, many people consider it to be an expense that’s not worth it. But there are aspects that we can incorporate, not just to help our carbon footprint, but to help our bills as well. Use the Rainwater Having a rainwater tank in the garden can help if you live…

Do you feel that your kitchen is in need of a serious revamp? Well, this short guide will help you on the way to planning out a full remodel of your kitchen. Firstly, you should spend time thinking about what appliances need to be replaced. For instance, you may want to purchase a brand new range cooker, microwave, fridge or boiler. In this case, you should strongly consider having smart appliances installed. With a smart system, you can centralise control of your home’s appliances such as through an app/device(s). As for fittings, you may want to have new worktops added. Popular worktop materials include quartz, granite, ceramic, laminate, wood and…

Hardscaping is a popular trend today accepted by people around the globe to beautify the exterior areas of their residence.  These “exterior areas” include the backyard, garden area, front yard and so on. Based on the size of the area, a variety of elements can be added and in one’s choice of materials. The major role of hardscaping is to not only beautify a home and make the space more enjoyable for people living in the property. It is also a major step towards enhancing the value of the property to experience a profitable worth in the future. Quick Elements to Add to Enhance the Exterior There are dozens of…

So you’ve probably spent a lot of time creating the perfect home interior, but lots of people overlook their garden and outdoor spaces, and so this article will give you some tips and suggestions that should help to point you in the right direction. All the decisions are down to you, and it’s possible to design the ideal outdoor space for your needs if you put a little time and effort into the process. The first thing you should do is make a list of all the things you want to see in your garden, and some of the ideas below should assist you in doing that. Use colour to…

There’s no place like home. But now that many of us have spent the last few months looking at the same four walls day in, day out, the décor might feel a little bit stale. If that’s the case, fear not! Just a few minor DIY changes can give your home a new lease of life and make it feel brand new all over again. With that in mind, here are 5 little home improvements that will make a big difference to your house. Repaint The obvious one. A fresh coat of paint is a relatively cheap way to liven up your living room and brighten the bedroom. Neutral colours…