By far one of the most common plumbing problems of all, and the source of many a repair bill, you should never ignore  if if the pipes are leaking in your home, even if they’re small enough for you to be able to handle or only happen intermittently. Here, we’re going to look at some of the explanations behind the phenomenon, and what you can do to stop it… Watch That Water Temperature If it’s not the pipes throughout the home, but the taps that are instead starting to leak, especially from the base of the hot water tap, then it may be the water temperature that’s too high. There…

If you’ve ever watched a home improvement TV show you often will find that most people on those shows don’t disclose their budgets. When you are the homeowner and you would like to make renovations, you might discover that you don’t have the home renovation budget you think you should, because we all know home renovations can be expensive. Whether you decide to renovate your house into a home with extra bedrooms or an extra bathroom, you need to make sure that you have the right tips under your belt so that you don’t get any nasty shocks. It doesn’t matter whether you are renovating your garden to have brand…

Expanding your living space can be a costly and time-consuming process, but it doesn’t have to be. There are several ways to expand your living space while also saving money in the process. Whether it be utiising your existing space more effectively or saving money on building materials,  here are five tips to help you do just that. Utilize Vertical Space One of the easiest ways to expand your living space is to utilize vertical space. This can be done by installing shelves, hanging storage, and using stackable furniture. Often, your home is built around considerations of floor space rather than vertical. One way to combat this is installing shelves…

It’s fair to say that many people don’t gain the full potential with the home that they have decided to invest in. Indeed, there can be lots of different areas of your home that aren’t used to their full advantage. So, let’s explore a few of these and determine how they can be used and what steps that you will need to take here. The Loft First, you might want to think about using your loft to gain more space in your home. If you’re not careful, a loft will quickly become cluttered with things that you don’t want and have no reason to keep. This can include old children’s…

If you’re like most people, you’re always looking for ways to save money. Well, your garden can help you do just that! There are many ways to use your garden to reduce your expenses and save money. In this blog post, we will discuss nine of them! So read on and learn how to start saving today! Plant a Victory Garden A victory garden is a type of vegetable garden that was popularized during World War II. People would grow their own vegetables to save money and help with the war effort. Today, you can still plant a victory garden and save money on your grocery bill! Grow Your Own…

Changing your home is something we mostly do when we want to either add value or create more space. And focusing on the latter reason here, creating more space doesn’t have to be boring, and you certainly don’t have to use stale styles! That’s what we mean when we say fun here, – creative and a little ‘out there’, and not necessarily a bunch of DIY projects you won’t find a little tiring here and there! But it is fun to put ideas like these into practice, and to change the amount of space within your home with some cool uses of shelving, seating, and even the outside world. So…