Watch any of the current real estate programs and you will soon realise that trying to sell a home with very little wardrobe space is an uphill battle. Everyone needs more places to store all the possessions they have accumulated. People inspecting dwellings to either buy or rent are now looking closely at storage space along with all […]
We all know that keeping our shower screens clean and sparkling lifts the appearance of the entire bathroom. However, keeping them that way requires regular effort, the best cleaning techniques and a basic understanding of the properties of glass.
A quick internet search will find many different methods to clean shower screens, but it is […]
Having the right amount of wardrobe space can mean the difference between finding the perfect outfit at a moment’s notice and trashing your bedroom in a panic so you won’t be late. In fact, lack of storage space is a problem not only in bedrooms, but also in the home office, bathroom and laundry.
It seems that in our affluence, we […]
It seems that the entire world is finally realising the environmental consequences of our “first world” lifestyle. After decades of slow progress, the push for alternatives to things we take for granted is rapidly escalating. All types of waste are now undesirable, so any initiatives to make a difference are welcome.
Householders are doing their part by seeking better ways to […]
The bathrooms of today are a long way from the basic, functional rooms of yesteryear when you consider that many homes did not have a separate room for bathing. Householders relied on a sheet hung across the door for modesty while cleaning themselves in a tub on the kitchen floor.
Nowadays, we prefer to […]
Regardless of how thorough you are when you clean your bathroom, eventually, it will start to look a little shabby. It is also one of those areas in the house that require regular maintenance, mainly because the surfaces are constantly exposed to heat and steam. Shampoo and soap residue, as well as the oils and hair from our bodies, can […]
Have you ever received a water bill and been shocked at the amount you owe? You know your usage has been around the same as usual. You’ve had no guests staying so no extra showers or washing since the last bill, and yet the meter reading shows consumption you can’t account for.
That extra […]
It is an exciting time for a household when any refurbishment or renovation is being planned. There are lots of decisions needed, much discussion, and let’s face it, even some arguments about styles, colours and finishes. Charts with colours for paint choices, home decorating magazines and fabric samples start appearing on dining room tables, and an air of expectation surrounds […]
How many of us don’t pay any attention to our household drainage system until it doesn’t work? In fact, most householders have only a vague idea of how their plumbing is configured, which is understandable given that most of it is underground. All we know is that it involves pipes that remove waste and if something is wrong, we need […]
There is nothing quite like glass to add a touch of elegance to any interior decorating style. Light bounces off it, making small rooms look bigger, illuminating dark corners and complementing room styling accessories such as art work, vases and wall hangings. In a domestic situation, glass is popular on wardrobe doors, as shower and bath screens, mirrors and on […]
