Defending your home

If you are concerned about what would happen to your home in case of a natural disaster, it is definitely worth it to plan ahead for a worst-case scenario. Having the area around your home carefully prepared can increase the likelihood that your home won’t suffer...

Keeping Little Ones Safe in the Home

Parents do not have an easy job. Children are prone to getting themselves into situations that are dangerous, and sometimes it might be really difficult to keep them safe. If you are a new parent, or if you feel stressed out about keeping your young children safe,...

Options to Shade your Outdoor Space

Outdoor spaces can be the ideal way to make the most of the summer months, but to get the most use out of these spaces, you'll need to ensure they're properly shaded. The good news is that there are many options available to suit your space, your home's design, and...

Two Backyard Ideas

To make full use of your backyard, you may need to create spaces to enjoy beyond just a walk in the garden. The following two ideas might inspire you to add a new way to enjoy the time spent in your yard. A hammock. If you haven't already considered it, a hammock is...

What can hide behind the wallpaper

If you see a home with wallpaper on the walls, what comes to mind? For some, memories are brought up of a childhood home, while others find that it looks dated. No matter how you feel about wallpaper in general, there is something else that you should consider as well...

Keeping your tub leak-free

A common cause of mold and wood rot issues in bathrooms is a leaking tub. Depending on what type of tub you have in your home, the leaks could be depositing water either on your floor or directly into the walls and floor. If the second situation is true in your case,...

How to clean cottage pane windows

Cottage pane windows are made up many smaller glass windows, which makes them beautiful and sturdy, but far harder to clean! Like most windows, the best way to clean them is still a squeegee, but in this case, you will need a much smaller sized tool than for other...

Mold in the Bedroom – Where?

Generally speaking, the bedroom may not seem like a breeding ground for mold and, with properly controlled humidity it may not be. But all indoor spaces are susceptible to mold so it’s worth checking your bedroom for possible mold just in case.  Where do I check...

The Simplest Materials For Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture can create a wealth of options, expanding our homes into many different spaces for different occasions, but it can become a real chore to keep maintained. Because this furniture is exposed to the elements, it can wear down quickly and and any fabric...

Make more Space up Above

If you have several young children, you might find that your home that once had plenty of room for everyone now is starting to feel a little cramped. One solution is to better utilize previously unused space, such as an attic. If you decide to finish an attic to...