Some of the worst home maintenance mistakes you can make, will start off as innocently looking chips, cracks and drips, until one day a big (and unpleasant) surprise is revealed. This is why it is crucial to know how to responsibly handle your home maintenance, and avoid expensive breakdowns. To ensure your home is safe…
In the bleak midwinter the last thing you possibly want to do is create and complete a home maintenance checklist. It’s exhausting, time-consuming, and not at all inspiring. But February is also the perfect time to prepare your house for the upcoming spring and freshen-up the space. Your February home maintenance checklist will have to…
Whether you just bought your first house, or you’re an experienced homeowner with a few properties under their sleeve, there are some plumbing tips you should know. Problems with your plumbing system are bound to occur at some point, and knowing what to do can be crucial in preventing damage to your property. There are…
Living sustainably, reusing and recycling are all hot topics in today’s world. Yet there is still a lot of uncertainty when it comes to correctly disposing of bigger appliances such as furniture and appliances. Regardless of whether the life of your appliances is slowly coming to an end, or you’re just looking for a fashionable…
Summer – regardless of what they say, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Holidays, dining out, warm weather and blooming flowers. But the wonderful weather, and the rising temperatures mean your garden will need some extra attention as well. From watering regularly, to the correct fertilising, your garden can turn into a real…
We’ve all been there – the moment you press the flush and the water starts going up, instead of down. It’s a truly heartbreaking experience but don’t lose hope just yet – there are ways to fix it. Finding out your toiler is blocked can really cause panic. But at this moment it’s especially important…
Once the temperatures start rising and the summer dresses are taken out of the storage boxes and put back into the wardrobe you know wedding season is on the way. With it come all sorts of decisions that need to be made – what to wear, whether to travel or not, and most importantly –…
The need of house repairs always arises when we have the least time on our hands. And it can be stressing to deal clogged drains, nail holes and stubborn screws, when you have no experience as a technician or handyman. Still, it doesn’t mean that you should despair. Our 9 hacks will help you deal…
Buying old or period property has a certain charm attached to it. You get to enjoy fine craftsmanship, detailed work and unique features. It’s a romanticised investment many are ready to make, without careful consideration. If your heart is set on buying a picturesque old house, you’ll most certainly have to reserve some contingency money…
Spring is on its way and it’s inevitable that you’d want to spend more time outside as the weather warms up. If you’re lucky enough to have your own garden now is just the right time to start thinking about refreshing and upgrading it. Imagine all the barbecue parties, al-fresco dinners and quiet sunsets you…