When most people think of security doors and screens, they envision bars, large bolt locks and other unsightly security measures. With today’s technology and designs, having a secure home doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice looks and flair. You can have peace of mind knowing that your home is safe and secure, while still keeping it looking tasteful and elegant. There are a variety of doors and screens to choose from to keep your home safe for you and your family.…
Even if you only have a small patio or limited outside space, you can still enjoy the beauty and fragrance of roses by growing a standard tree variety in a container. Just pay a visit to your local wholesale nursery to get an idea of the vast range of colours and varieties to choose from! Standard roses are easy to grow and care for, even for relative gardening beginners. Read on to find out more.…
Shutters are ideal window treatments because they are strong and stable. You can choose to install them based on your desired style, function and preference. Exterior shutters are especially solid and highly functional, so they will also provide protection from the climatic elements. Moreover, they are ideal for increasing residential kerb appeal and giving you more privacy. If you are considering installing exterior shutters in your home, it is critical to know your options with regard to material.…
The kitchen place holds everything you’ll need to prepare a meal for both you, your family and guests. Sadly, not many home owners give their kitchens the attention required in terms of renovation. In the end, their kitchens look congested and uninviting. If you are in search of ideas on how to improve the functionality of your kitchen place this year, here are some useful renovation ideas you should consider executing.…
Soft drinks and water bottles all come with different packaging material, mainly glass or plastic. Some have been artfully coloured to demand attention, while others are shaped to appeal to the eye. But beyond all the shape and colour, the big question still lives: Which material is best? If you’re the kind of person who loves living green, then you may earnestly want to know the answer to that. This decision may help your household use better products and contribute to a more sustainable environment.…
Congratulations on your decision to order new plantation shutters for your windows. You already love that plantation shutters have no corded mechanisms, so you never have to worry about them being a strangulation threat to your child. The fact your shutters are mounted flush against the inside frame of your window means they give much more control than curtains or blinds when it comes to letting in light. But, what do you do with your old plantation shutters?…
Rendering cement refers to putting a layer of cement over brick, stone, or concrete; this is usually done so that the outside layer of cement provides a protective barrier against moisture but also so that the outside layer can be stamped, painted, or stained for a decorative look. Cement can be shaped and formed into any fashion and holds a paint or stain color very well, so a rendered wall can look like brick, slate, marble, granite, and a variety of other options without the same cost.…
Wide board flooring has an appeal of its own when it comes to putting in new floors in your home. The method derives from olden days where it was a great deal easier for the carpenter to put in said floors if the planks were wider, simply because the boards covered more space. Back then they also didn’t have the advantage of putting plywood underneath and, therefore, used two layers of broad floorboards to keep the cold and moisture out of the floor.…
When you’re looking to hire a potential home builder, no doubt you’ll ask to see pictures of their past work and will check on their insurance and schedule. However, choosing a home builder is not like choosing a house cleaner or anyone you can easily fire if you’re not happy with their services. Hiring a home builder means a partnership in what will probably be the most expensive investment you’ll face, and one that you want to be happy with for years.…
Hanging baskets are popular, attractive additions to a porch or garden wherever you are in the world, but some climates are more suited to hanging baskets than others. One of the most difficult aspects of maintaining hanging baskets is keeping them moist, as water quickly drains away from the suspended soil - in the brutal, dry heat of a typical Australian summer, this can sometimes feel like a full-time job.…
