When winter arrives, it can be uncomfortable if your home is not ready for it. If you recently moved into your house, this will likely be its state. Even then, your place may not have all the best upgrades for winter weather. Here are some improvements you can make that can make the winters more …
Comfort and Convenience: Home Improvements For The Winter Read More »
Whoever said that home improvement was something meant for the ladies doesn’t know the modern man. Aside from working and providing for their family, men worldwide are also interested in fashion, lifestyle, food, and health and wellness. Not only that, but they want to incorporate these things into their homes. Having said that, let us …
A concrete, outdoor deck is designed to withstand the elements and last through seasons. It doesn’t mean, however, that it no longer needs some TLC. Decks can deteriorate faster than their ideal lifespan if they don’t get the care and maintenance necessary to keep them structurally and aesthetically sound. As decks are one of the …
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Snow doesn’t just bring on the cold—it also brings on some damage. Your decks, porch floors, chairs, tables, and beams are at risk of developing rot or rust during the winter months, most especially if they are made of wood. These parts of your outdoor living space can sustain water damage without proper protection from …
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In the late ‘10s, tiny houses started growing in popularity. People eschewed the maximalist and consumerist lifestyle in favour of owning less. It is both a response to the rising cost of living everywhere in the world and the negative impact of humans on the environment. A tiny house is more affordable to build and …
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In an October 2020 article published on the PR Newswire website, it was revealed that analyst projection indicated the spending on home improvements to reach a staggering $439.9 billion by the end of 2020. This is most probably because people are either afraid of going out of their homes due to the threat of getting …
Six Big-Ticket Home Improvement Projects to Take During this Pandemic Read More »
The do-it-yourself culture continues to thrive. And according to an article from the Science Museum, DIY culture is more about a state of mind than a set of practical skills. And it’s not a new trend brought about by the advent of the internet either. In fact, its roots can be traced back to the 50s. A …
With the family spending more time together at home, space and privacy have a new premium for household harmony. With everyone expected to be with each other until some form of normalcy returns, living in proximity with your loved ones 24 hours a day will take a toll. ; What’s on Your Mind? During the first …
When the weather is freezing, you have more time to chat with your housemates. The winter chill is notorious for grounding us with snow and ice covering the roads. To top all that, there’s the strike-anywhere virus that’s causing everybody concern. And if you have not already, your conversation could veer towards the system that …
Heated Debate: Radiant Heat vs. Forced Air Heating Read More »
If you look at a chart of dollars of economic output per unit of carbon, you’ll find that the figure has been rising rapidly over the last two decades. We’re no longer burning as many fossil fuels as we used to, and yet GDP continues going up. It’s quite remarkable really. The savings are coming …
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