Every household needs a toolbox, but not everyone is savvy about tools. If you rank amongst the clueless, don’t worry. We’ve devised a list of tips, pointers, and must-haves so that you’ll never be stuck without an essential tool. 1. Hammers This may seem like an obvious toolbox necessity, but it’s important to know that hammers come in a variety of sizes and are good for a variety of uses. So, having a standard use hammer is good, but it’s also useful to have a sledgehammer (for Read more […]
Category: Home And Housing
More Luxury Apartments Coming to the Queen City
The apartment market in Charlotte is booming. According to a recent article from The Charlotte Observer, around 10,400 new apartment units have been developed in the Uptown Charlotte area. That is a whole lot of apartments! A trend in some of the new projects being developed focuses on luxury apartment spaces, with finishes like high-quality kitchen appliances and quartz or granite countertops. But why make the investment to include high-end finishes on apartments that will just be rented? Developers Read more […]
Top 5 Gadgets Every Home Needs
There are probably plenty of things on your home gadget wish-list, but not all of them are necessary. For example, you might covet a 52” surround sound flat screen TV and a MacBook, but can’t afford them. And who wouldn’t want a top-of-the-range espresso maker or food processor that does everything but clean up the kitchen for you? However, as desirable as all of these gadgets might be, there are a few things that every home really should have, no matter what your budget is – so what are Read more […]
Add A Touch Of Springtime To Your Home With Modern Leather Furniture
When it comes to redecorating one’s home, spring has always been a favoured time for Torontonians to make refreshing and dramatic changes to their décor. It’s a time of rebirth and rejuvenation that’s felt throughout the city and living roomsshould be no different. The addition of a modern sofa that ties in a soft, spring inspired colour scheme will embody a home with the feeling of the season. Modern leather furniture complements the urban lifestyle as well, providing a durable and beautiful Read more […]
4 Reasons to Stage Your Rental Property
Many sellers are aware that properly staging your home on the market can be beneficial to getting more offers when it goes up for sale. In many markets, however, it can also attract better tenants for renting if you stage your home prior to seeking renters. While many landlords and homeowners do not feel it warrants the hassle for rentals, there are many benefits to enhancing the look of your home to prospective tenants. Attract Better Tenants Some renters are looking for an appealing Read more […]
Buying vs. Renting: 8 Reasons You Really Want that Mortgage
Buying a house is a huge financial commitment, and many adults find the decision between renting and buying to be a tough one. Renting does have a few advantages, especially if you don’t know where your career will take you, or you’re not in the financial position to buy the home you really want. However, the perks of owning your own home are hard to deny. The following eight advantages of buying your home may persuade you to take the plunge. A recent study found that in large metropolitan Read more […]
3 Reasons to Purchase A Bean Bag Chair
Bean bag chairs are the kind of classic seating that brings people back to their teenage years. It may remind you of playing nintendo or listening to records. In any case, bean bag chairs have begun to grow up, just like the teenagers who used to love them. They are a much more modern, and classy, looking piece of furniture to add to your home, but with just as beneficial levels of comfort. Adaptability No other piece of furniture can completely adapt to your seating area and comfort, like Read more […]
The art of feeding and growing the plants
If you want to have a colorful garden at your home it is essential to see that the plants are healthy. For becoming healthy the plants also need nutrients which you have to supply by adding vegetable waste, compost and other chemical fertilizers. But the point to be considered is the amount of nutrient the subject Plant food care needs because depending upon the plant variety its nutrient requirements also varies. The preliminary requirement for you will be to know the exact status of nutrients in Read more […]
Top Seven Ways to Protect Your Home
Did you know that every 15 seconds a home is burglarized in America? Shocking, right? In each burglary, the homeowner looses nearly $2,000 worth of stolen goods or experiences property damages. Sadly, burglary seems to be more common with the economic problems. People will do anything to make ends meet. Most people that experience a home break-in do not want to take out a claim on their homeowners insurance policy, so they usually have to deal with the loss. Fortunately, there are ways to protect Read more […]
How is Technology Making the Home a Safer Place?
With advancements in technology, the home is becoming more secure and safer to live in. Whether it’s deterring someone from trying to enter your home, making it more difficult to break in to or improving the chance of capturing an intruder, technological advancements have improved all these areas of safety and security. Safer Traditional Lighting When it comes to lighting a home, some prefer old fashioned candles in certain locations for a traditional, relaxed look. However, open flames are Read more […]