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Maximising Space at Home with a Storage Shed

2 April 2024

Whether you've outgrown your home's storage capacity or you're a property manager looking to provide additional storage solutions for tenants, a storage shed presents a savvy space-optimising option. Storage sheds are the unsung heroes of the property world, offering versatile solutions for the spatially challenged. Not only can you stow away seasonal items and garden tools, but you can also create workshops, home offices and quiet retreats. Here's why investing in a storage shed might be just the answer to your spatial woes.

Are Carpet Beetles Invading Your Home?

25 April 2023

Carpet beetles can enter homes on flower bouquets or through small cracks around windows and doors. Carpeting, clothing and soft furnishings made with natural fibres can sustain significant damage from a carpet beetle infestation. The carpet beetle population grows rapidly, and they are most destructive during the larvae stage of their lifecycle when they look like small bristle-bodied grubs, but the adults will also cause damage to your home. Adults are dark in colour and have oval-shaped bodies.

5 Reasons to Install Shutters on Your Home

21 November 2022

Many homeowners default to blinds or curtains when it comes to window treatments. However, there is another option that offers numerous benefits: shutters. Whether you choose wood, composite, or vinyl shutters, this type of window treatment can provide your home with a number of advantages. Below are just a few reasons why you should consider installing shutters in your home.  Privacy and Light Control One major benefit offered by shutters is that they offer privacy and light control.

Three Valuable Tips for Renovating Your Kitchen

19 August 2022

Remodelling your kitchen is a big job that requires careful planning, adequate budgeting, and thorough research. It's also a project that will pay you back in spades by giving you a beautiful new space to cook and entertain in for years. There are many things to consider when embarking on fixing up your kitchen. These may include logistics, like the layout of pipes and electrics, or aesthetic issues, such as choosing the best materials for your budget and tastes.

Considerations When Selecting Shade Sails

19 April 2022

Shade sails are a great way to protect extensive areas. You can fix them over pools and playgrounds that are otherwise in the baking sun. Here are some considerations to bear in mind when selecting your sails. The Target Shade Area First, work out what spots you want shaded and at what times of the day. As the sun moves across the sky, it will strike the sail from different angles, and so the shaded area underneath will shift.

4 Signs You Need to Replace Windows in your Home.

19 January 2022

The windows play an essential role in keeping you and your loved ones warm and dry. They also allow fresh air and sunlight to enter your home. However, windows can become compromised and need replacement. This article details four signs you need to replace a window in your home. Read on to find out more! 1. Condensation or frost on the inside of the window When it's cold outside, you may find condensation or frost on the inside of your window.

6 Benefits of Installing a Built-in Wardrobe in Your Bedroom

29 October 2021

When designing a bedroom, one of the trickiest elements to get right is storage space. This is particularly true of wardrobes. Freestanding wardrobes are very difficult to get right. Sometimes, they take up too much space, don't have enough storage space or are simply the wrong style for your bedroom's interior. Built-in wardrobes are a much better option than freestanding wardrobes. Here are six good ways that you could benefit from building a built-in wardrobe in your bedroom.

5 Tips for Using Lilies in Your Wedding

13 September 2021

Lilies are a perennial favourite for weddings, thanks to their understated elegance and versatility.  1. Know Your Colours There are lily varieties available in nearly every colour, but not all varieties come in a range of colours. November lilies, for example, are only available in white while most tiger lilies come only in shades of yellow and gold. Asiatic lilies are available in a large range of colours, and calla lilies can be found in white, reds, and yellows.