Category: Home Design

New kitchen renovations are a popular project for people hoping to add value to their property as well as make it a nice place to live. Many of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing and eating meals. We might also use a kitchen for entertaining if it’s big enough. For this reason, you must put some thought into a kitchen renovation, so it doesn’t end up feeling like a carbon copy of your neighbor’s kitchen, or an impersonal space. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to personalize a new kitchen without spending a fortune on bespoke cabinetry or custom appliances. Read on to learn more.

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[Ad- gifted product] Feature walls are something that I think brings a lot of character to your home, without having to paint a wall and do all of the different updating that can happen when you are painting. As Dann and I have moved into a new house, the first house we have moved into together, I really wanted to be apart of the decorating of the house – and along with themes in the children’s rooms, I wanted to do something super fun and meaningful in our room and in the living room. That’s why we started talking about a picture-focused feature wall.

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It’s easy to spend most of our lives indoors, especially in recent times, with so many aspects like work and school requiring us to stay inside stuffy or air-conditioned buildings. However, eating outdoors can have hugely positive effects on our health and home life. Read on to see the reasons why you should be enjoying more meals in your garden.

Mental Health

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Nobody likes to think about getting older, however, it’s something that happens to everyone. Whether you are getting older yourself or are looking to update a home for an elderly family member, there are lots of ways to make your home a more comfortable place. As family members get older, there are lots of different needs that they will have, from moving around the house easily to using different places within the house. It’s easy to overlook these changes, but they can really make a house a more comfortable place and make your family members feel better when moving around. Nobody wants to be dependent on others, and making these changes can really give someone independence.

Upgrade your Bathtub or Shower

When it comes to using baths or showers to get clean, it can be more challenging for elderly people to navigate. You should consider upgrading a tub to a walk-in tub, so that the tub can be entered easily by those who may struggle to get in and out. There are lots of options for this, from converting your tub to finding a bathtub accessibility kit that can add a step – all it takes is a bit of research to figure out what the best option is for your family. You can even add grab bars inside your shower so that your family member can more easily grab and lift themselves up from a laying down position. If you have a walk-in shower, it might be worth considering purchasing a shower bench. This will allow elderly members of your family to sit in the shower, giving them more time to relax, and can reduce slipping risks.

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Updated on April 11th, 2021.

Now that spring has begun, I bet you are missing your backyard and wondering how you can improve it for the new year! My grass is currently in need of a cut and my backyard could use some planning, so I have gathered a list of the best ways to bring your garden into the new year and get ready for the summer and spring that will be ahead of you. When it comes to planning, there is never a better time to start then right now, so it’s best to start thinking about how you are going to upgrade that space to better use it in the future and beyond.

Decking

When it comes to refreshing your garden, adding in some decking so that you can create an area for entertaining is always welcomed. It’s great to have a designated area for a BBQ and outdoor furniture. Black composite decking seems to be the most popular colour choice, as it’s dark enough to not show a lot of wear and tear while complementing all of the green outdoors. If you are putting in some new decking, don’t forget to purchase composite decking clips to fit in your new deck with!

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