Choosing the Right Types of Pavers for Pools Paths & Driveways
Choosing pavers for your garden landscaping? Before you go looking at paving patterns and designs it's important to know the best type of pavers for your purpose, budget and taste. In this post we'll help you choose the right type of pavers for pools, driveways and paths. Let's look at the pro's and con's of the most common types of pavers, clay, concrete and natural stone. Clay Pavers – As Rock Solid as Their Origin The Romans paved their streets with clay bricks everywhere they wen..
Tips on Creating a Beautiful Scandinavian Style Interior
People living in the Scandinavian countries are well-known for their taste in interior design. They have come up with magnificent ideas on how to incorporate and maximise the light during the entire year. So, what is it that they do that makes each home in Denmark, Sweden and Norway so light, cosy, minimalistic and stylish? Here are a couple of tips on how to recreate the Scandinavian interior look in your own place with all of its beauty, simplicity and utility. Colourful or colourless? W..
How to avoid a wedding flower disaster on your big day
Flowers are so much more than a pretty detail for your wedding. These scented beauties represent your love, and are gorgeous metaphors for how your relationship is flourishing. Flowers can also make or break the atmosphere, and are not something you should take lightly! That’s why we’ve compiled the following wedding flower advice, so you can take the stress away from this all-important part of your wedding. Read on to find out how to have truly memorable wedding flower arrangements, ..
Landscape Design: Bridge the Gap between Art and Functionality
Most people see landscaping design and garden functionality on two different levels. Ask yourself: Do you want to create a garden which is a work of art meant only to be viewed, or do you want to create an extension to your home that will allow you more comfort and more pleasurable moments in your backyard? In order to achieve the latter, while considering the aspects of colours, shapes and balance, the design should always go hand in hand with purpose. A retaining wall or a bench can be turn..
A sustainable way of life is at our doorstep, how should we let it in?
[caption id="attachment_1131" align="aligncenter" width="2340"] Source: hammerandhand.com[/caption] When building a house, most people are concerned with constructing and running costs. There is, however, one toll that many overlook, one that Mother Nature pays. Commercial and residential buildings account for a tremendous amount of global CO2 emissions— around 39% in the U.S. But, even if these figures do not bother you, sustainable design has much else to offer. Advancements in green tech..
Choosing A Mechanic: The Ultimate Guide
Choosing a mechanic to maintain our vehicles is crucial to our lives, particularly in Australia given the state of our roads and the distances that we travel to get to places. It’s important that we keep them in good working order. It can be a pretty sickly feeling when you are running late for a meeting, and you find your car won’t start. If you pack your vehicle to the hilt ready for that big holiday journey to Ayres Rock and you don’t even make it up the first hill, you may regret n..
Packing for Moving: 7 Mistakes to Avoid
[caption id="attachment_625" align="alignright" width="300"] Packing for moving[/caption] No matter what advertising blurbs say about removalists taking care of everything while you picnic in the park, packing for moving and storage is a serious business. Here are the six mistakes to avoid. There are more but these are the big ones to watch for. 7 Packing Mistakes and 7 Hot Tips Not Having a Plan – We hear stories each week about folk who make no attempt to prepare for their move day...
Plumbing Inspections Save $1000’s in Water Damage
Ask any real property specialist, and they will tell you the value of land increases over time, while buildings and structures on it devalue as they deteriorate. That is unless we keep our homes maintained, and upgrade them periodically. [caption id="attachment_611" align="alignright" width="300"] Plumbing Inspection Tips[/caption] This is especially true when it comes to water supply and drainage. Close inspection to the plumbing is essential, as wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms ar..
Choosing a Painter: The Essential Steps
Choosing a painter to do the job can be a wise move even though painting is relaxing. This is despite the fact you may be able to do it cheaper. While DIY may save money, it does take time away from other things you would rather do. Besides, a professional painter works faster which means less disruption for people living in the house. You also do not have to buy expensive brushes and rollers and clean them afterwards. Here is how to go about choosing a painter to do the job. Get Recommendation..