Depending on where you live in Australia, noise from neighbours, busy roads, airports and even wildlife can be frustrating, especially if these sounds disturb you at night when you would prefer to be sleeping soundly. Of course, you can opt for a pair of earplugs, but this is not really a practical solution during the day, and many people find them uncomfortable to wear in bed anyway. Instead, it is better to look at ways of soundproofing your home, and the tips below will give you a good idea of how to go about it.…
One of the benefits of having a family room is that you have the freedom to pick the décor without having to worry about what guest will think or that the look will not fit with the rest of your home. The family room offers a space when you can get creative and let your personality and quirks show. If you are getting bored of the same old dull curtains or drab colours, why not install some bold new blinds to brighten up your family room?…
Sometimes, mice can be cute little critters. Sometimes they can be annoying vermin who invade your home. The hidden sections of your air conditioning unit can be tempting for mice, and if they decide to make themselves at home here, this can result in a rather annoying problem. So how do you know if you have mice inside your air conditioning unit? And what’s the easiest way to fix the problem?…
Typically, when homeowners are considering window treatments, they will focus on the interior of the home. This is not surprising though since interior window treatments are not only functional, but also they enhance the décor of the residence. However, this is not the only option that is available for your consideration. Although external shutters were a staple for older homes with country style themes, they are steadily making a comeback with homeowners who are looking for this provincial aesthetic.…
A well designed, well constructed patio can be a beautiful addition to your garden, but as with any building project the materials you use in the construction of patios are vital. One key aspect to bear in mind is the permeability of the materials you use – if your patio does not allow adequate drainage of rainwater it can quickly become waterlogged, presenting a serious slip hazard and potentially damaging furniture and other objects (such as heaters) kept on your patio.…
It can be wonderful to turn on your air conditioning unit and wait for the room to be filled with that beautiful cool air. But what about when that cool air comes with an unpleasant odour? It might be a musty smell, or it might be something more pungent. It’s generally not so difficult to get rid of those bad smells by yourself.
Outside Your Home
Inspect your air conditioning unit.…
Conserving water efficiently in your container garden promotes growth of healthy plants and also minimizes the need for regular watering. Observing the right container gardening practices helps in controlling unnecessary water loss and also boosts water retention in the container. Below are effective water conservation tips to help you control water loss and boost water retention in your container garden.
Use Double Pots
Using double pots for your container garden is an easy and essential way of conserving water for the plants.…
If there is a staircase in your home that isn’t built into a wall so that the balustrade and balusters under the railing are showing, you want to give some thought as to its overall design and material. That staircase may be more noticeable than you realize and it can enhance the look of your home or detract from that space, depending on the design style you choose. Note a few tips for creating a staircase area in your home that is attractive yet functional and safe.…
If you’ve made the decision to add timber blinds to your living room, then you’ll love the aesthetic elegance they bring to your entertaining space. But choosing the right shade for your cream living room will depend on your personal preferences and current furnishings. This guide equips you with attractive timber blind shade shades for a cream living room.
Rosewood Coloured Timber Blinds
Rosewood shade is a muted, but richly hued brownish colour with darker tones to infuse an elegant finish in your living room.…
Bay windows are a beautiful and unique feature to have in the home, but due to their design, it can be hard to style them. Fortunately, you can dress up any style of bay window with ease once you know how. Whether you have a single curved bow window or classic multi-faceted bay windows, the following tips can help you make the most of your beautiful bay window space.
Add a bench feature…