With all the appliances, tools, cords and wires that we use on a daily basis, it is important to know how to use them properly and safely to prevent any sort of injury to the family.You want to ensure that you provide a safe and secure environment for your family. Here is a few tips …
Breaking things is never fun, and often means getting rid of something before it has served its entire purpose. This must not be the case, just because it’s broken and seemingly useless , doesn’t mean you throw it away. You may have a bunch of broken items that you think belong in the trash, grab …
If you can afford it, paying cash for your house is an excellent option. Imagine not having to live with a mortgage payment hanging over your head. But then again, not all of us are accorded this luxury, hence why the mortgage option is available for consideration. While mortgaging does have its advantages, it’s also …
For a while there, it seemed as though the heavens were against us. But lucky are we that we finally get to welcome the rains. With rains, come many pleasures: no more dust in the air, a little sunshine here and there and water for our crops that our farmers have been praying hard for, …
We all know that we need decent lighting in our homes. Lights can be helpful or harmful to our eyes, therefore it is important to have the right type in each room. Lights can either be functional or complementary to the room they are installed in. Here are a few tips on how to go …
The process of acquiring a new home is an exciting time for many people, the very prospect of owing a house and not having to answer to a landlord every end of the month is exciting. As you start to look for homes and the more houses you look at, you ask yourself ‘Isn’t it …
One of the most important functions of any house is good plumbing. Without good plumbing and wiring, a house can never be fully satisfactory. The first important feature in the house is the sink followed closely by the bathroom, toilet and the laundry. The last thing you want to ruin your peaceful nights is leaks …
The rainy season is with us again and while it might be cold, dark and wet outside, but your home needn’t be the same. We wrap ourselves in trench coats and warm boots and all sorts of layered clothing. After a hard day’s work at the office, you need to come home to a place …
Plants add life and beauty to any space and can be placed both in and outdoors. Potting plants is convenient if you do not have a garden or enough space but still appreciate the beauty that plants bring. They also give you the option to have plants that would not ordinarily grow in certain climates, …
What to consider when picking bathroom tiles There are a number of things you need to have in mind when you are considering bathroom tiles. They include a theme or a mood you want to create, daily shower steam or children happily splashing water. You may also want to make it the place you escape …