Top 5 Questions on Choosing a Hardwood Floor

Q: What is the number one consideration when choosing a hardwood floor? A: The number one priority we've found coming from consumers today is selecting the right colour for their flooring to match their decors. Most hardwood flooring manufacturers offer a series of standard popular colour choices. Often these stain colours aren't exactly what astute consumers are ... Read More

The `dos and don’ts` of home renovation

(NC)—When you're eager to get caught up on home repairs, it's easy to overlook the basics that contribute to a successful renovation. To prevent mistakes, wasting money or causing harm to yourself or others, it's important to recognize what tools and knowledge you can bring to home projects before you begin. Don't: Start a project without ... Read More

TV wall mounting tips for DIY’ers

(NC)—Are you looking to get the sleek look of a wall-mounted TV but worried you won't be able to install it yourself? There is a common misconception among flat-screen TV owners that mounting your TV on the wall is a complicated project, when in fact, it's much easier than you may think. Sanus, a leading ... Read More

Phone Apps to Improve Your Home Security

It is now possible to improve your home security on a budget. Phone apps make it possible to view webcam recordings, control security cameras, access and control devices at your home, and more.Viewing IP camerasThe IP camera viewer is a free app that enables the user to view IP cameras and webcam recordings from anywhere ... Read More

5 Reasons to Embrace Hardwood Flooring

You're at a crossroads. You know your carpet needs to be replaced, but you also have the option of simply exposing the hardwood floors underneath. While both options will require work and an investment there are benefits to exposing the hardwood floors. Here are just a few of the reasons you should pull up your ... Read More

How to Protect Your Home Against Winter’s Number One Pest – Rodents

It’s that time of year again. With the temperatures dropping the focus for many homeowners shifts toward protecting their home from those pests that are searching for a warm and welcoming place to shelter for the winter. Although the typical summer insect pests such as mosquitoes and roaches are no longer a problem for many ... Read More

DIY – 5 Safety Tips for Home Repairs

When conducting home repairs and maintenance around the house, safety is something that is often neglected by many DIY practitioners. The old adage of “most accidents occur in the home” is not one without basis, and before you even consider plugging in those power tools or climbing that ladder it’s a good idea that you ... Read More

Refinishing Safety

Refinishing wood furniture can be a hazardous job. The chemicals and toxins in many refinishing materials can injure or burn your skin. Others, if swallowed, absorbed or breathed can cause damage to your internal organs. In addition, most stains, lacquers, and varnishes are highly flammable. You should always take great care to your personal protection ... Read More

5 Ways to Add Value to Your House

House prices, according to LSL Property Services PLC, hit a record low in the UK for the past 18 months last month. Although this is evidently a negative indication of the property market, it could be a good time to invest in some home improvement to add value to the home in preparation for the ... Read More

Most Modern Homes Ever

Some homes are more technological marvels than simple living quarters, and they’ve long been the subject of curiosity for the outside observer. Whether they’re modern architectural wonders or stylish futuristic interior leaders, there are some houses that take the cake when it comes to imagination and invention...   1. With multiple houses under their belts, the ... Read More