How To Improve Your Kitchen’s Decor With Kitchen Cabinets
For many people, the kitchen is considered the 'heart' of the home and the cabinets are probably the first thing people notice when they walk into a kitchen. The kitchen is the gathering place of...
Staging An Empty House To Sell
Staging an empty house is more challenging then staging one with furniture. One of the reasons is that when the house is empty there is nothing that detracts from all the defects. It can be done...
The fresh look
Repainting any room can take quite a lot of time in the planning stage, but the effort is time well spent if you can get the decor right first time. Follow these simple tips and your newly painted...
Buying a House in Today's Real Estate Market
Buying a house will likely be the biggest purchase in a homebuyers lifetime. To ensure a smooth transaction, a buyer should plan a buying strategy well in advance. The process begins with the...
Is Laminate Flooring a Good Choice for Your Home?
If you're having a new home built or are renovating your existing home, you may consider changing your flooring to laminate. Laminate floors are an economical and attractive alternative to...
Disadvantages of Selling a Home by Owner
Selling your house on your own might sound like a good idea. In fact, many people have been successful selling their home by owner. There are potential disadvantages and obstacles for anyone who is...
Why You Need a Real Estate Agent
Whether you're buying or selling a home, relocating or downsizing, a real estate agent can be your best ally. Real estate agents have been trained to navigate the bumpy roads of home ownership....
Create an Eco-Friendly Kitchen
The kitchen, for most families, is the epicenter of the house. We cook, eat and even entertain there. But kitchens are also the biggest energy eaters. Refrigerators are second to heating and...
Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
With the state of the economy continuing to worsen and the housing market struggling along with it, now may not seem like the best time to buy your first home. However, if you make a few wise...
Houses and Apartments - Renting in Ireland
Looking to rent in Ireland? For the many foreigners coming to Ireland for work this may seem a daunting task, but renting a house or apartment in Ireland is much easier than you might think!...
Tips on Outside Lighting
Outside lighting is such an important facet of our home. It welcomes us as we arrive home in the later hours of the day. It shines light on the darker corners of our yard creating a sense of being...
Nine Great Dog Breeds for Protection
Throughout history, domesticated dogs have served as protectors for their owners against unwelcomed people and animals. There are many dogs that instinctively behave as guardians of the home, but...
How To Child Proof Your Home
When a child enters your life, there are so many things to think about and so many decisions to be made that childproofing often falls through the cracks. But, childproofing is important to save...
Redecorating on a Shoestring
Want to give your home a new look but don't have a lot of money to spend? Here are some room-by-room ideas for updating your decor without breaking the bank. Mix and match these ideas based on...