2017

A How-To Guide on Re-potting Your Indoor Plants

Nursery supplies provide an excellent decorative solution for your home, as living plants have the proclivity to make a space seem more homely. Nonetheless, some people tend to be under the false assumption that once they have their potted plants, all they would have to do is keep them watered. In truth, although not all houseplants may need re-potting, some do require it as they grow. Some of the signs that would indicate you need to re-pot your houseplants include roots peeking out of the soil, improper drainage after watering and, in severe cases, the plant may tip the pot!…

Remodelling Ideas to Totally Transform Your Ensuite

Ensuite bathrooms are typically quite small, with a toilet, shower, sink, storage and perhaps a bath crammed into what space is available. This doesn’t leave much room for moving around, but the focus of an ensuite bathroom is usually convenience over luxury. If you have your own ensuite bathroom, choosing to renovate it gives you the opportunity to completely transform its purpose. Instead of trying to fit all of the amenities of a standard bathroom into limited space, you can change it into a room designed for one particular thing.…

Lilies in bloom: A quick guide to bringing lily bouquets into your home or office

Fancy a bouquet of fresh flowers, but hate throwing them in the compost after a few days? A stunning bouquet of lilies will meet your desire for a lovely floral arrangement with a long life. Check out this quick guide to bringing lily bouquets into your home or office. Therapeutic benefits of lilies Lilies have long been valued for their beauty and benefits. Bringing a fresh bouquet of lilies into your living area or office is a lovely way of boosting energy or calming anxiety, depending on the scents and colours featured in your floral arrangement.…

Why Motorize and Automate Your Home as Much as Possible

Home automation is much more affordable than many homeowners realize, and many features of your home can be automated and controlled remotely from a smart phone or tablet. This includes the home faucets, appliances, garage door, blinds and window treatments, and of course the alarm systems. You may have already invested in an alarm that you can control remotely, but note some reasons why it’s good to consider adding motorization and automation to many other features around the home as well.…

Helpful Tips for Clearing Out the Clutter at Home

Many people struggle with clutter, or “stuff” that takes up space and is always getting in the way. Clutter can actually cause stress, as it creates a chaotic environment and makes it difficult to quickly and easily find something you need. However, many people don’t know what to do, or even where to start, when it comes to clearing out clutter. To make it easier on you, note a few helpful tips that you might try for eliminating some “…

Silverfish: Bad News For Your Bookshop

Of all the pests that can infest a building, silverfish are one of the ones that often cause the least concern. After all, they don’t bite or sting like some pests, they don’t instil fear like spiders and they won’t lead to hygiene issues in the way that cockroaches or rodents will. But that doesn’t mean you should just ignore them, and that’s particularly true if you own a bookshop.…

Simple Tips for Planning a Kitchen Renovation on a Budget

Your home may need a kitchen renovation if the surface materials are old, worn-out, and downright dingy. The space may also lack proper storage for pantry items and cookware, and may not offer enough counter space for food prep. A kitchen renovation might also give you the chance to install new, larger windows, for letting in more light, and letting out more heat and humidity when you cook. One drawback to a kitchen renovation, however, is the price!…

Beyond Sunscreen: 3 More Ways to Protect Your Students From UV Rays

Telling your students to apply sunscreen before and during school is a great way to keep them protected from the sun, but it’s not a comprehensive solution. Many children don’t apply sunscreen to every part of their skin, neglect to do it often enough, or ignore the suggestion altogether. If you want to ensure your pupils get maximum protection from the harmful effects of UV rays, here are two helpful adjustments you can make to your school:…

5 Tips for Vacuuming Between Professional Carpet Cleaning

In between getting your carpets professionally cleaned, you need to keep your carpets spot cleaned. Ideally, you should have a cleaning kit for spot cleaning. Beyond that, you need to vaccuum. Here are some essential vacuuming tips to help you. 1. Vacuum Often To keep your carpets as clean as possible, you need to vacuum often. Unfortunately, if you don’t vacuum on a regular basis, oils and dirt can build up in your carpet.…

Features You'll Want In Your New Kitchen Appliances

If you’re having a new home built or are doing a total kitchen installation, you’ll want to shop carefully for the appliances you’ll include in this updated space. Today’s appliances can make cooking faster and easier on you and can also offer more control over how they function. Before you have your contractor start designing the kitchen, and before you start tearing out the old appliances, note a few modern features you’ll want to ensure are included in your new appliances.…