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Installing some more light

Our house gets so gloomy in winter. It has lovely high ceilings but relatively small windows, so we are looking to supplement the light in the house with not only more artificial lighting but with improving the natural light with frosted windows and skylights. My plan is to turn this house from drab to fab, and I hope you will enjoy reading along. Some of the projects are DIY, but others might require the help of your friendly local contractor. This blog should be helpful for anyone with an older home who is looking for ways to make it feel more light and modern.

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Three Ways Modernize Your Kitchen Using Glass

Posted on 15 September 2016

Using glass is an excellent way to modernize your kitchen. Toughened glass is strong and stylish, and will turn a bland kitchen into a room that really makes a statement. Choose from one or more of the ideas below. Including more glass in your design plans will create a kitchen that's eye-catching and unique, a real talking point when hosting dinner parties or entertaining guests. Less glass adds a subtle modern touch, without being overwhelming. [Read More]

Prevention, Unclogging and Calling the Pros: A Three-Part Strategy to Dealing With Hair Clogs

Posted on 15 September 2016

Hair clogs can cause serious drainage issues. However, unless you like a super-short cut, hair clogs are almost inevitable, and, as a homeowner, you need to know how to handle them. Avoiding and dealing with hair clogs deserves a three-part strategy: preventing, unclogging and knowing when to call the pros. Here's a closer look: Prevention Preventing hair clogs needs a two-part approach. The first part involves your hair, and the second part involves your drain. [Read More]

Top Tips For Better Shower Tile Grouting

Posted on 14 September 2016

If you enjoy DIY, you might decide to tackle tiling your shower and part of this project entails grouting your tiles.  Tile grout has two main functions; to create a decorative look, and to seal the tiles from ingress of water into the plaster beneath.  One major cause of leaking showers is faulty grouting.  Before you begin your project, check out these expert tips for perfect tile grouting every time! [Read More]

Balcony Waterproofing | 3 DIY Actions To Waterproof Your Balcony Edges And Floors

Posted on 14 September 2016

If you are redoing your balcony tiles, then you probably want to undertake waterproofing before tiling to ensure that rainwater doesn't leak from the areas where the floor touches the walls and on the floor surface itself to protect from potential leaks developing over time. While this commentary helps you with DIY actions for leak prevention, you may want to consider hiring professional waterproofing contractors if you need major waterproofing repairs for your balcony. [Read More]