Before laying a new floorcovering, it is essential that the existing floor surface is sound and smooth. As well as repairing or replacing floorboards, you may have to fill cracks and holes in wooden floors, and deal with unevenness, and possibly damp, in solid floors. Any faults not rectified will eventually show through the floor…
DetailsBathrooms are for relaxing mind and body, but they must also be efficient. If the bathroom is yours alone, or shared with one other, you can concentrate more on the aesthetics. If this is a family bathroom, function may take precedence. Because the space is small, using ex-pensive tiles, flooring and window treatments may not…
DetailsPainting the interior of your house is the easiest way to increase the beauty and value of your home. A good paint job however takes preparation and know-how. Here are ten tips to help you get a perfect paint job. 1. It all starts with quality paint. Paint comes in thousands of colors and shades….
DetailsBathrooms can be wonderful little environments, created with just a few elements. You can do wonders with paint, wallpaper, fabric, floor covering and accessories. The bathroom is the one space you can transform with a little ingenuity. A couple of years ago my husband and I took a plain, uninteresting powder room in a condominium…
DetailsIf you’re decorating a room to be used as a nursery, keep in mind that babies grow quickly into toddlers, who grow into preschoolers, who grow into school age children, and all along the way the room must change to meet their growing needs. While it’s tempting to decorate the perfect nursery, aside from the…
DetailsFloors Your kitchen floor covering is important. This is where you want good looks, practicality and comfort. You may do a lot of standing while preparing meals in this room. You want the floor to be resilient and easy to clean. This is where you might be feeding pets and children. Is this also a…
DetailsLiving in a damp house can pose serious health hazards and hence one must take immediate steps to treat and cure dampness when encountered. A damp house can give rise to respiratory problems and also encourage the emergence of moulds and mites that can create a very unhealthy environment for one to live in. There…
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