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Spotting Signs of Roof Damage After A Storm From The Ground

November 8, 2013/0 Comments/in Staying Safe /by Valerie, The Editor

No one will argue that the roof of our house is our primary protection against the elements. That means it bears the brunt of harsh sunlight, strong winds and heavy rains that hit us from time to time. With all the abuse it goes through, it would just be a matter of time before our roof begins sustaining some damage.

Typically, we check our roof for damage after a storm by climbing up the ladder and seeing it with our own eyes. There are, however, ways to determine roof damage without going up the ladder. There are signs of roof damage you can spot from ground level, and here are some of them.

Home Renovations Sydney: The Best ROI

November 7, 2013/0 Comments/in Buying, Selling, Moving, Renovating or Building, Saving $$ /by Valerie, The Editor

We take on home renovations mostly because we’d love to give our homes a brand-new look. One thing that should never be that far back in our minds, however, is the return on investment or ROI on home renovations.

The truth is, most of the home renovations we do don’t really increase the value of our house as much as they cost. So what yields the best ROI on home renovations? Here are some suggestions.

Make a Room Easier on the Eyes With These Tips

November 6, 2013/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building, Staying Safe, Tips /by Valerie, The Editor

With all the stress that our eyes go through every single minute of every single day at work or anywhere else, there is nothing more refreshing than to go home to a place where our eyes won’t have to work that much. That, however, isn’t really the case with many of us.

More often than not, our homes are also loaded with visual stimuli that further stress our eyes out. Clutter, see-through cabinets, differently-coloured walls—all these are visual stimuli that overwork our eyes and cause us stress.

The typical knee-jerk reaction to this is to want to get rid of visual stimuli that overwork our eyes at home altogether. However, aside from not being possible, too little visual stimuli can still stress us out. The best way to not overwork the eyes is to strike a visual balance for any room within your home. In short, you should make a room easier on the eyes, and here are some tips on how to do just that.

6 Simple Home Makeover Ideas For Spring

November 5, 2013/0 Comments/in Feature, Renovating or Building, Staying Safe, Tips /by Valerie, The Editor

Spring is a great time for giving your home a makeover. When the first signs of this lovely time of the year begin to appear, you can start with these simple home makeover ideas for spring and make your home look as fresh and as stunning as it was the first day you moved in.

12 Small Home Projects You Can Do In Your Spare Time

November 1, 2013/0 Comments/in Feature, Renovating or Building, Staying Safe /by Valerie, The Editor

Every home owner would love to do projects around the house. Projects, however, could take a lot of time, money and effort, and many home owners cannot spare much of those.

Still, some projects are small enough to be done in your spare time, like when you’re waiting for that roast in the oven to cook or waiting for clothes to come out of the dryer. Here are some of those small home projects that will cost you almost nothing yet help achieve some noticeable result.

Creating Play Space for Kids at Home

October 31, 2013/0 Comments/in Feature, Renovating or Building, Staying Safe /by Valerie, The Editor

Most of the time, your child’s playtime takes place within the confines of your own home. Now the question is, does your house provide them the opportunity not only for boisterous play but also quiet and introspective play?

If you’re not sure, here are some ideas for creative place space in your house for the kids.

Why Choose a Fiber Glass Shower Base When Renovating

October 28, 2013/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building, Staying Safe, Tips /by Valerie, The Editor

Today’s article comes from Tim, one of our terrific Sydney bathroom renovators in the Tradebusters network and is all about the benefits of fiber glass as your material of choice for your shower base.

Transform Any Room By Adding Texture

October 26, 2013/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building, Staying Safe /by Valerie, The Editor

For a room to be considered really beautiful, it needs a lot of things. Colours, for one, can spell the difference between a so-so looking room to a lovely one. The right lighting, furniture and accessories are also important factors in making any space look great.

People, however, tend to overlook one essential element when designing a home. More often than not, texture is a factor that is not taken into consideration when in truth, it can add to any space a subtle but powerful dimension. It is texture, without a doubt, that makes any beautifully-designed room complete.

Awesome Ways to Display Your Books

October 25, 2013/0 Comments/in Buying, Selling, Moving, Feature, Renovating or Building, Staying Safe /by Valerie, The Editor

If you have a love for the written word, then it’s safe to assume that you have a huge collection of books at home, neatly displayed in bookshelves. While they all look nice lined up in bookcases in vertical and horizontal formation, but you have to admit that they can look a bit boring.

Believe it or not, something as simple as book displays can be enhanced to make them more pleasing to the eye. In effect, a great-looking book display also contributes to the overall look of your home. If your idea of book display is just stacking them side-by-side in a book shelf, you can certainly use these alternative ideas that are certainly more awesome ways to display your books.