Home-Improvement

Zurich Insurance recently carried out research on the Christmas safety behaviors of Irish citizens, we were blown away by the neglect in so many homes. Discovering interesting statistics such as, almost 22% or 1 in 5 people leave their Christmas tree lights plugged in overnight. Over 50% of respondents hang Christmas cards over their open fire in their living rooms, …

For a majority of people living in cities, finding enough space in their homes to store belongings and evading mess has become an ordeal! Whether you live in a rented place or have bought a small apartment, the hassle is same. As real estate prices surge upwards people are almost forced to buy smaller sized properties and space crunch has …

Installed mainly in homes and buildings, central vacuum cleaner is one of the most useful appliances that comprises of a base power unit, collection pipes, inlets, hose management system, power unit and many other accessories. The collection pipes and the power unit are usually installed in the remote areas of house while the installation of inlets depends on the existing …

Many people get the impression that a home redesign entails purchasing new items and hiring a professional to do the work–a task that would result in huge expenses. However, that is not true at all times. Redesigning your home doesn’t always have to be expensive. In fact, you don’t have to spend a penny to prettify your home–especially when you …

Do-It-Yourself projects (known as DIY projects) have become increasingly popular in recent years. There are entire websites devoted to this topic, and even an entire TV network as well. People are doing all different kinds of projects on their own, often where a professional would normally be brought as is the case with home improvement DIY projects. Other DIY projects …

Protecting your home from water damage is essential for your own safety and the building’s longevity. That is something everybody agrees on. The challenge comes when you have to pick a good damp proofing solution to meet your needs. Out of the many products available in the market, the best choice will have to incorporate the following set of factors. …

Making sure that your home heating is operating at its optimum level is really important, especially during the winter months. Cold spots appearing on your radiators could be a sign that your home heating isn’t operating properly and should be investigated as soon as they possibly can. Taking the time to do this could help you to lower your bills, …

Making your home cosier for winter? An easy way to restyle your space is to add some fresh prints and new textures. Mix-and-match prints are a huge trend this year, but it’s not always as easy to create as the home décor magazines make it look! However, by following just a few general rules and taking heed of some top …

Our home should be the safest places for us, ideally. But there are invisible threats that can grow inside our homes without us knowing. Moulds can insidiously grow in the different parts of the house and in furniture or fixtures. It is a real potent cause of diseases for the family residing a mould-infested house. Knowing where moulds commonly grow …

Need to rent a storage unit, but confused about what things to look at? There are more than 50,000 self-storage facilities in the U.S. However, it is vital to determine your requirement and the type of belongings you want to store in a storage facility. Below mentioned are some of the important points that you must consider when hiring a …