How Long Certain Home Improvements will Take to Pay for Themselves

Photo Courtesy of The Trusted ToolboxGuest Blogger: Gunner Kenyon

For homeowners, it’s an endless struggle: You know that you could save money on monthly expenses if you were to renovate your home, but those renovations cost money. So, the obvious problem is trying to determine which renovations are going to be worth the cost, and how long it will take for those renovations to pay for themselves. Of course, given that no two homes are the same, it’s impossible to say matter-of-factly which home improvements will pay off and when, yet that’s exactly what we’re about to do! Here are five home enhancements that will save you more than you spend to install them… eventually. Read More

Home Remodel Project: New Living Room Floor

Living Room FloorYou can freshen the look of many rooms by replacing old and worn out flooring with a new floor. With living rooms, it is common to choose either carpet or wood flooring. It is a good idea to measure the dimensions of the room to estimate the quantity of material required to replace the floors. It is also good to understand how many flooring transitions there are or will be with adjacent rooms. Read More

Four Cheap Fixes to Improve Your Home’s Value

Kitchen photoGuest Blogger: Joel Cordle

There are many possible reasons why you may be selling your house. Regardless of reason, be prepared for this uphill battle since this is no easy task. The real estate market is hard to predict and you never know when and how much you will be able to sell your house. However, there are 4 easy things that you can do to at least fix this and improve the value of your house. Read More

Decking Balustrades: The Defining Feature for Any Modern Home

Decking Balustrades

Guest Blogger: Francesca Holmes

The decision to install decking is a popular landscaping option. It can add a stylish feature to your property, extending your home into your garden, and is a low-maintenance alternative to a patio. It can rejuvenate your house almost as effectively as building a new room, and provides a perfect spot for an outdoor seating area that will be especially enjoyed as a place to gather during warmer weather.

Set up your barbecue, fix up a Read More

Inside and out: How folding doors could suit your home

Foldong DoorsCustom made folding or bifold doors are ideal for making effective and attractive room dividers both internally and externally. As a result, many homeowners are now installing them into their homes in a plight to ensure their abode is modern, unique and spacious.

Bifold doors are available in a wide range of finishes and colours depending on the style and colour scheme of the home. There are also a range of bifold door systems available – these are ones that can open inwards or outwards.

Many designers believe that bifold doors look best when they are at their biggest. This contrasts to that of French windows or patio doors – bifold doors are made up of three or more panels that fold back on themselves against the wall to create the ultimate amount of Read More