-
Things You Don’t Want to Forget When Planning Home Renovations*
It’s nice when you find the time, money, and resources to make improvements to your home. Not only do they add significant value, but the right renovations can improve the health, safety, comfort, and functionality of your home. When planning home renovations, however, it can be easy to overlook certain steps in the process. While some can be minimal and easy to resolve, others cause problems that can be costly and uncomfortable for homeowners and their families. To ensure you don’t end up in a serious pickle, remember to add these tasks to your home renovation plans: Creating a Budget There’s more to the cost of a home renovation than…
-
Top 3 Home Improvements Worth Investing In*
You’ve bought your house, you’ve done the decorating, now what? If you’re planning on selling to upsize or even if you’re not, there are a few ways to improve your home to increase it’s value that are worth investing in. You might need to save a little bit money or get a loan before starting and you 100% have to ensure you have the right planning permission for some of these, even if you own the grounds your house is standing on. But if you hire an architect they’ll help you every step of the way. So what home improvements are worth investing in? These are my top three; A…
-
Financial Planning: How New Parents Can Get Started*
Having a baby is a thrilling and life-changing experience – but it’s also something that causes a lot of financial stress for some people. The financial demands of your child are significant, and they’re also likely to change a lot over time. That’s why if you’re thinking of having a baby with your partner, you’ll need to consider how much money you’re going to need to survive carefully. Not only will you need to plan for the size of the loan you’ll need to take out for big ticket items like a new pram, a bedroom makeover, and a cot, but you’ll need to look into long-term expenses too. For…
-
A Living Room Fit For All The Family*
When it comes to the living room, everyone in the family wants different things. You want to have a room which looks great and can be shared with guests with pride. But, the kids want a room which can be played in. This disharmony can often lead to you giving up on your dreams for this space, letting it succumb to the will of the children. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. Instead, you just need to find some ways to make your living room a little more child-friendly, while maintaining the looks you love. To help you with this, this post will be going through some easy…
-
Baking Times – Trago Has You Covered*
The Great British Bake Off is back! For me, it’s a sign that Autumn is rolling in, especially now that the show starts in September rather than August. When it first started I used to bake along, usually cake but sometimes other things too. Now that LM is at school I just don’t have time to. However, I’ve noticed through social media others have taken up the mantel and are sharing a bake a week. Personally, I’ve never really been an adventurous baker. My cakes are not the level of competitive baking so there goes my GBBO dreams. I can make something taste nice, but all too often it doesn’t…
-
Renovating Your Home? 7 Tips to Know Before Hiring a Waterproofing Contractor*
When you renovate your home, you are likely going to need a waterproofing contractor. This person’s job is to go into the basement and identify any possible issues or threats. They are to correct these water threats as fast as possible while being economically friendly. If you hire the right contractor, they will also help prevent problems in the future and keep the home secured from any potential water leaks. Credit How to Find the Right Waterproofing Contractor When you are looking for a waterproofing contractor, you must know which one is better than others. A knowledgeable contractor will know how to properly waterproof basements in residential areas. This is…