How to Optimise Home Fire Safety
One of the greatest dangers every household faces is fire. A moment of negligence is enough for a fire to break out and destroy your home or even the lives of those dearest to you. This is why it’s important not to leave anything to chance, but take all the necessary home fire safety steps to prevent or properly manage emergency situations. When your family and home are at stake, there are no cutting corners, which is why you really need to take the following advice into account if you wis..
How to Organise, Plan and Prepare for a Household Move
Without a plan and the right approach, the entire process of moving can become a nightmare that lasts for weeks. You can easily get stressed out and the feelings of anxiety and uneasiness can suppress the excitement of living in a new home. Since there’s a lot to be done, you need to start as soon as possible and create a plan that will make the moving process stress-free. Creating a plan A moving plan will guide and keep you on track through the entire process. Having a rough schedule and a..
Wall Texture Ideas for a Truly Dreamy Bedroom
Forget about those boring paint swatches and swap them for some beautiful and interesting textures. You can use different textures to manipulate your bedroom’s depth, by playing with light and shadows, and create a unique atmosphere. Whether you want to go big or opt for a more subtle texture, one thing’s for sure: Your bedroom will look amazing. Let’s have a look. Go big or go home If you want to achieve a dramatic and bold look in your bedroom, you can opt for some textured wall pa..
How To Reduce Noise For More Peace and Tranquility at Home
It seems people are more focused on treating a disease than identifying its cause. Even when the agent has been identified, people are still reluctant to change their habits or the way of life. Aside from tobacco, there are many more or less obvious causes – lead, asbestos, mercury, pesticides, aerosols, and food like trans-fats. One of more alarming disease causes is noise pollution. According to WHO, it is harmful to every third person in Europe. Individuals cannot change their environme..
How To Choose a Caravan For Your Australian Adventure
For the ultimate Australian outdoor experience, nothing beats the freedom of caravanning across this spectacular country. Most of us have been away on a caravan expedition of one sort or another, but choosing a caravan that's right for you is still a tough decision! There are so many different types of caravans to choose from, hard tops, pop tops, 13ft vans, 18ft vans and then all the different brands! No wonder it can initially seem overwhelming. How do you know what to look for in a grea..
2017 Interior Design Trends That Are All The Rage
Interior design trends are constantly changing. Each year we are introduced to new chic colours, patterns and textures that should be present in our homes. However, there are some that will always prevail no matter what the other trends are. These 2017 interior design trends are some of the hottest right now and they are probably here to stay for a while. What is more, you don’t have to renovate the entire house to incorporate these trends, since they are simple, but will entirely change the ..
The Basics of Scandinavian Style
The Scandinavian style has taken the world by storm. It echoes the majestic aesthetics of the cold northern regions that are dotted with breathtaking lakes, forests, and mountains. At the same time, it is an epitome of the longing for cosiness, a notion that comes naturally during long and harsh winters. This remarkable style is a perfect choice to spruce up your home and embrace modern living at its best. Here’s how to give off the right ambience and put together a liveable home that oozes ti..
Australian Classic Car Events in 2017
Who doesn't love a sexy classic car? Ok, so when it comes to dropping the kids at school, or pushing the boundaries and enjoying the convenience of modern technology, the head probably rules the heart and you need a modern car. So why do we love a classic car? They're elegant, they're unmistakably beautiful, they're mechanical rather than electronic, loud rather than environmentally friendly, sturdy rather than super-safe, as bold as they are fast and nostalgic - and more. And what's the o..
Transforming Your Backyard into an Oasis of Privacy
There is nothing worse than trying to soak up some sunshine in your backyard while knowing that the rest of the world can see you at any moment. The lack of privacy can be quite frustrating, but luckily there are plenty of effective and cheap solutions you can implement in order to create your own private backyard oasis. Let’s take a look at some of the best backyard transformations out there. Grow a garden One of the most beautiful and effective view-blocking solutions is raising a gard..