Category: Home Design

Looking to add value to your home? It’s a smart move. Home improvements are one of the best ways to do just that and you can reap the rewards when you come to sell your property. But how can you fund them and what are the best ways of adding value? 

Funding home improvements

When you make improvements to your home, you’re essentially investing money and should expect to see a return down the line. Although, finding the cash to invest isn’t always easy. 

If you don’t have a pot of savings lying around, you could consider a personal loan or use an equity release calculator to see how much of your home’s value you could unlock.  You have to be over 55 to do this, but it could help you to add value that you can reclaim in the future. 

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In the world of interior construction, terminology can seem a little puzzling to those of us on the outside. Among the most common misconceptions is the interchangeable use of ‘drywall’ and ‘plasterboard’. Because, while there are certainly similarities between the two, understanding their distinct features is crucial when making your construction or renovation decisions. 

Today, we’ll be providing a comprehensive comparison, helping you choose the most suitable wall material for your next project and ensuring you make the right decision. Because the wrong decision could prove not only costly but incredibly disruptive.

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Wanting to give your little one the perfect space to call their own? Designing a child’s bedroom can be incredibly fun and rewarding for both parents and kids. You’ll provide an amazing space for them to play and get some rest and free up other areas of your home for yourself. Here are some tips to help you get it just right. 

Keep it simple 

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[Ad- gifted products] We have had quite a saga with our backyard. In our previous rental house, we wanted to level the backyard to add a trampoline, and when we offered to pay the price to get it leveled, our landlord let us know they were selling our house. We did end up moving and finding a new house we loved, but we didn’t touch the backyard at first, as it felt like some sort of cursed area. This year, we have spent a lot of time creating the perfect backyard and it’s finally done! As a parent, I always want to balance how I want things to look and how fun they are for our children to experience, so we divided our backyard.

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