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• Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a Home Renovation

  21 January 2016

  Many homeowners perform home renovations in order to make the home more suitable for their current and future needs. However, some of them commit mistakes during the planning or execution of the renovation. Those mistakes later haunt the homeowner (for instance, he or she discovers that the investment can't be recouped when the home is sold). This article discusses some of the home renovation mistakes that you should avoid. Not Factoring In the Neigbourhood

• Questions Most Homebuyers Ask about Having a New Home Built

  5 January 2016

  Having a new home built just for you may seem like a luxury, but in truth, this option for home buyers is more affordable than you might imagine. There may also be many benefits to having your own home built that you haven't realized, and these may make it a better option in the long run versus buying a home already on the market. Note a few questions that most homebuyers ask about having a new home built and discuss these with a builder so you can determine if it's the right choice for you.

• Carpet Cleaning | 3 Clever Tactics To Introduce Child-Friendly Carpets To Your Home

  21 December 2015

  While carpets provide a comfortable and soft surface for kids to play on, carpet cleaning is a never-ending chore. You'll naturally want to choose carpets wisely when you have kids at home to avoid repeating this mundane chore more often than necessary.  When you have kids at home, certain factors will take priority over others in your carpet choices, especially if you're looking for low maintenance solutions. Here are some clever tactics to introduce child-friendly carpets to your home.

• Reasons to Use Pressure Treated Timber

  10 December 2015

  Whether you're into DIY timber projects or you're a professional craftsman who works with timber, selecting quality timber is the key to making something for yourself that will last. If you are looking for timber that can offer you more longevity, you may want to consider buying pressure treated timber. This type of timber is filled with a special chemical, and is especially ideal for timber projects and timber buildings that are primarily going to be outdoors.

• Considerations When Contemplating Embarking On Kitchen Renovations

  2 December 2015

  Typically, the kitchen is considered the heart of the home. As such, this should be one of the rooms in your home that gives you the most pleasure, as chances are you will be spending quite a significant amount of time in it. However, it is not uncommon to move into a home and find that the kitchen does not exactly fit your preferences. As such, kitchen renovations may be the only option you have to ensure that it is up to par.