Good lighting adds warmth, colour and personality to any room. Whether you spend a lot or a little, knowing how to light your home is just as important as what you buy. Provide your rooms with mixes and a variety of levels instead of having one large glaring light in the middle of the …
There is nothing that beats the feeling of relaxing on a weekend, having a few friends over and firing up the grill. Now with schools closed and the kids home for the holidays, it would be a great way to spend a weekend with friends and family in the warm weather. Read on for more …
After the hustle of packing and unpacking and moving to a new, nothing beats the feeling of having a new place all to yourself. Sometimes those areas require a bit of creativity and a touch of definition to make your space come to life not look like a large dumping ground. Defining a room is …
Children need space to grow, learn, play and develop. The surroundings have a lot to do with the child’s development. It is therefore important for parents to create an environment for their kids where they can learn from their surroundings, but of course within their means. Decorating a child’s room can be tricky as they …
Many kitchen gardeners love the convenience of fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking. What could be better and more convenient than an indoor herb garden? Even if you live in an apartment complex with no sense of outdoors, or any outdoor space, that shouldn’t stop you from getting your green thumb busy. The ideal setting …
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 …
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 …
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 …