2018

How to Choose the Right Material and Design for a New Staircase

When having a new home built, or when you’re renovating your home and will be installing a new staircase, you’ll need to carefully consider your choice for materials and design styles for both the stairs and the railing. You may want a grand staircase that is very attractive or one that is compact and unobtrusive, but you also need stairs that are safe for the whole family and that blend well with the home’s overall decor and style.…

Marble Benchtops: Three Essential Tips for Cleaning and General Maintenance

Marble is an ideal material for kitchen benchtops because of its natural appeal. The stone has an appealing texture, and there are numerous colour options to choose for your home. In addition, the material is quite durable, and it will not break down due to general pressure and impact in the kitchen. However, it is also important to note that marble is a sensitive material. If the material is neglected or exposed to unfavourable conditions, it will break down prematurely.…

Pros and Cons of Various Window Treatment Options for Your Home

The window treatments you choose for a room are actually more important than you might realize; these pieces add colour and pattern to an otherwise bland wall and pull together the other surfaces in the room, including the flooring and the furniture upholstery. They can also insulate windows from outside cold and heat, and of course they provide needed privacy inside the home. If a room in your home needs new window treatments, note a few pros and cons of shades, blinds, shutters, and curtains, so you can narrow down your choices quickly and easily.…

Corroding and Exploding Fire Extinguishers: How Corrosion Turns old Fire Extinguishers into Bombs

If you ever come across an old, forgotten fire extinguisher, do not attempt to use it. Until a professionally trained person from a fire equipment testing service evaluates it, consider it a health and safety risk. An old fire extinguisher that hasn’t been tested in years may cost lives—not save them. Looks Can be Deceiving and Deadly The last thing you should do is to place an old, untested fire extinguisher somewhere it might instill a false sense of security.…