Refinishing a hardwood floor is essential for every home with hardwood, and most homeowners want to carry out the project themselves. The desirable outcome is the restoration of the natural beauty of the surface after neglect or removing any covering. If you are considering doing this work, one of your difficult tasks is likely to be choosing the best type of equipment to use when sanding the floor. There are two basic types of floor sanders; drum and orbital.
12 January 2015
Designer kitchens look amazing in magazines, but let's face it; when renovating our home kitchens, function comes first, and that rarely leaves extra cash to spend on design. Adding a little flavour to the kitchen doesn't have to break the bank, nor does it have to be an extensive job. Here are five of the most effective ways to spruce up a tired-looking kitchen. 1. Add some funky wallpaper. Remember when you were shopping for wallpaper for the lounge, and you came across that funky bright patterned paper that you loved, but you knew it would be overwhelming in the lounge?
5 January 2015
When most people consider landscaping, they tend to want to inundate their backyard with exotic plants that will make it all the more aesthetically appealing. This is all well and good. However, numerous benefits come with opting for native plants, too. By incorporating these in your landscaping, you will find that they may even eliminate the need for any exotic species. Here are some of the advantages of nature-scaping with native plants.
19 December 2014
Maintaining a green and healthy garden is no easy task. It requires a lot of dedication, commitment and time. Controlling garden pests is among the most important activities that determines how healthy your garden is. In order to effectively control these pets, you need to know which ones are useful in your garden and which ones need to be eliminated. That having been said, here is a quick guide on how to control pests in your garden
8 December 2014
If your washing machine is leaking during cycles, it may be that the water pump is defective, and needs replacing. It is possible to do this task yourself. Assuming you have checked and confirmed that the hoses and fixtures are not causing the leak, let's take a look at how to replace the water pump. Replacement And Preparation Make a note of your washing machine make and model number, and purchase a replacement pump from a supplier.
5 December 2014
If you want to build a new home, you need to hire home builders, engage building surveyors and apply for legal permits to begin the process. Planning and building permits may seem like a hassle, but they are important from safety, environmental and legal perspectives. Here are four factors involved in obtaining planning and building permits. Type Of Permits There are two types of permits involved in the home building process.
4 December 2014
