• Painting

    How to get the look you want for less when renovating your kitchen

    The kitchen can be one of the most expensive and time consuming areas in the home to renovate. But if you are thinking about starting one, or are right in the middle of creating your dream kitchen these these tips might help you on your way. How to get the look you want for less when renovating your kitchen   Decide on a budget and stick to it. The amount you have to spend will determine everything from the materials you use to the appliances you choose.   Keep it simple. The more elaborate you make your kitchen, the more…

  • Plumbing

    What is a Bungalow? – UK Home Improvement

    The UK is home to a wide range of property types, with people frequently purchasing a variety of different houses.  A bungalow is a popular choice of property that many people in the UK opt for. In this article, we’ll answer the question ‘what is a bungalow’ as well as outline the different types available. What is a bungalow? A bungalow is a type of small house, cottage or cabin that is characterised by its compact appearance, large windows and sometimes wide porches.  Usually, bungalows are only one storey tall and do not have any stairs. On some occasions, there…

  • Home security

    The Grit Behind Home Renovation

    Renovating a home is not for the faint-hearted. It requires more than just a creative vision and a few tools. It demands guts, balls, grit, and determination. As someone who has been through the ups and downs of home renovation, I can attest to the challenges it brings. But I can also affirm the rewarding outcomes that come with it. When you decide to renovate, you have to be prepared to take on risks. There will be moments of doubt, of wondering whether you’ve made the right choices or taken on too much. But that’s where the boldness comes in.…

  • Home Moving

    Our New Home Addition: “I’d Do It Again”

    For many homeowners taking on a major renovation, they are stepping into the unknown. Despite being Eileen and Pat’s second time, it was their first after moving to Australia nearly a decade ago, and a much bigger project than their attic conversion back in Ireland. They were nervous about removing the roof of their home in Lane Cove West to add a new storey. “The whole concept was quite new to us because these types of home addition are not at all common in Ireland”, Eileen notes. “Removing your roof and exposing your home is a scary prospect!” However, she…

  • Home Renovation

    My driveway needs Concrete Lifting- Concrete Raising Systems

    Homeowners all over Kansas City are saying, Help! My driveway needs concrete lifting!” and ” It looks like my driveway is sinking.” They start to see a variety of issues with the driveway they may not have noticed before: uneven concrete slabs by the garage or by the street driveway slabs are cracking (some pretty badly) a 2-3″ drop where the driveway and the garage meet having to ‘gun’ the accelerator to get into the garage A driveway that had been mudjacked before and is showing these signs can frustrate a homeowner. Much money was spent on mudjacking to fix…

  • Home Décor

    I’m Not a Designer, Should I Still Take Your Class?

    The key to living a colourful life is making decisions that take you where you want to go. So don’t hesitate to follow what excites you! This is the perfect time to explore your love of colour! The early bird price on my Fall workshops ends soon!     I’m Not a Designer, Should I Still Take Your Class? I got this note from a follower and I’m thinking some of you might be in a similar place. Please let me know in the comments section below what you find is holding you back. I want to hear from you!…