Posts Tagged“diy”

Wood Flooring Finishes

As many of you are probably aware, there are a ton of different flooring materials available on the flooring market. In fact so much so that it can be difficult to know what to choose, but even harder when retailers start veering off about the different types of finishes that are available.. just what does it all mean?! The purpose of this article is to tell you just that and break down the differences in each finish of wood flooring and offer an insight as to which may be the best option for you. Solid wood flooring remains an incredibly…

Creative Kitchen Design with Colors

A kitchen redesign can help you add value to your home, as well as brightening up the mood and encouraging you to make better use of the space that you have available. Here are five kitchen design tips based around the theme of color: Opt for colorful cabinets When you come to renovate your kitchen, your first thoughts might be centered on how big the fridge is going to be, whether or not you have an electric cooker, or if there is going to be enough space to squeeze in that central island. Not all changes have to be so…

Is It Time to Replace Your Boiler With a Greener Model?

You’ve been in denial for most of September, but now October is here you can’t deny that summer is over and you’ll soon experience the first frosts and cold snaps of the winter. Of course you can’t mark these snaps down on a calendar, but you know they’re coming soon, so be prepared! You could even get ahead of the curve by thinking about your old boiler – it’s served you well for years now, but is it time to join the green revolution and replace your boiler? It’s all very well finding that all-important cheap home heating oil, but…

Preparing to Lay Laminate Flooring

If you are looking for a quick and easy way to update your floors, laminate flooring is a good option. It is easy to pick up almost regardless of where you live in the world, and comes in a range of finishes including stone, wood and tile effect. Usually it is also affordable. You do have to do some work when it comes to preparing to lay laminate flooring. Below we have outlined the steps you need to take to get a good finish. Strip back to a firm surface Laminate flooring is designed to be laid on any clean…

Better Off With a Plumber or Can You DIY?

When it comes to fixing plumbing issues, one may think that it is better to do it by oneself. There are of course a range of reasons why one would want to fix plumbing issues personally, but by hiring a professional plumber, you get a more advantageous deal than you ever could give yourself in DIY plumbing. However, I will break them both down for you so that you may decide for yourself. Yes, DIY plumbing will save you a whole lot of money that would have been used to pay the plumber to fix the problem. Plumbing does not…