Is damp damaging your health?
If you’ve ever lived in an old house, chances are you’ve had some sort of encounter with damp. But, even poorly designed new buildings or internal water leaks can leave you facing a damp problem. Poorly ventilated bathrooms are often a haven for excess moisture in the home, and this can lead to a damp problem and mould growth. The tell-tale sign of a damp problem is often a musty, stale smell. On further inspection, a patch of...
6 Great Reasons Why An Acrylic Coffee Table Is This Seasons Must Have
Acrylic furniture is cool… & hot! It is increasingly used as part of contemporary interior schemes and we can see why. But here are 6 reasons why this plastic is fantastic. Let there be light (and space) Although acrylic furniture comes in a range of colours, clear acrylic is the most popular choice for furniture – and it is not hard to see why. Clear acrylic helps you make the most of available light and space in any room. By a...
Move Over Shabby Chic, Vintage Furniture is Back!
Five years or so ago the look de jour was shabby chic. We were falling over ourselves to nab some distressed furniture for our homes, and took the DIY approach when it came to transforming what we already owned. Recently though, it seems like we’re moving away from the shabby chic trend. We’re not leaving behind period furniture completely though. Rather than shabby-chic, distressed pieces, it’s all about buying...
The mysterious world of surveyors: What services do they provide?
For most of us, the world of surveyors is a murky and mysterious one. We’re not really sure what they do and why they do it. ‘Of course we do,’ I hear you grumble. ‘A surveyor inspects a property for sale,’ mutter, mutter, ‘then goes away and prepares a report on its condition. What could be simpler than that? Hmm?’ Ah, but it’s not that simple, not by a long chalk. The work of surveyors is rather more complicated and...
6 Tips to Choose the Best Air Conditioner for Your Home
During summer, an air conditioner is necessary for every home. There are several types of split, window and ducted air conditioners available in the market and you need to choose the proper one which can provide you with the best cooling experience at a low electric consumption level. Earlier people used to install the window air conditioner because split models were not invented. But now there are several models which have been...
