Get Luscious Underfloor Heating In Your Bathroom
Costing less then you think, underfloor heating in the bathroom is worth it’s weight in bath salts. So if you’re renovating, think about installing underfloor heating in your bathroom. Here’s how. Underfloor heating just may the best heating solution for your bathroom. There are many benefits associated with this form of heating, from enhanced efficiency to little noise. So if you’re planning a renovation, do consider this great way of heating. However, it is particularly suited to bathrooms, and in this post, we will take a look at the reasons why. There is only one place to begin, and this…
Eco Home Transformation and Creating A Haven To Love
Are you seeking an eco home transformation? In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift towards eco-friendly living. Headlines warn of trouble ahead, documentaries highlight issues such as plastic pollution in our oceans and deforestation. Having an eco-friendly home is increasingly crucial to play our part in protecting the planet. One of the best ways to join the global effort is to think about how you can help with an eco home transformation and then spread the word. So, here are some top tips to transform your home into an eco-friendly haven. Increasing energy-efficiency… Most of us use more…
Designing A Warm Bedroom For The Winter
Designing a warm bedroom when it’s cold and wintry outside is a simple luxury within the reach of most home owners and renters. Just a few simple tips and you’ll be toasty and cozy in no time. Your bedroom is quite possibly the comfiest room in your house. It’s the place where you can lie back and relax, with a good book and a strong wifi connection. However, designing a warm bedroom isn’t just about being covered in blankets with a soft mattress beneath you. You can dig through the wardrobe and put on your own comfy style parade. Dress…
Adding Cosy Winter Vibes To Your Decor
Our thoughts now turn to creating a cosy winter vibe in our homes. In Australia, we’re heading toward our winter months. In most places, we don’t have a bone-chilling winter, at least not like the ones that the US and UK experience. But for us Aussies, things definitely do get a hell of a lot colder so we seek cosy winter solutions. It’s so hard to even imagine that we have the blistering summers that we do. However, at the minute, all we can do is dream of that blistering heat. For winter is here, and your home needs to…
Mastering The Art of Home Maintenance
Are you interested in mastering the art of home maintenance? When many of us think of doing a spot of DIY, mowing the lawn on a Sunday afternoon or fixing a leaky tap, we feel like we are the kings and queens of home maintenance. We might be a tad handy with a spanner, know our way around a flat pack and can spend hours savouring the joys of weeding the garden. However, while you might be a dab hand at the small jobs and you can make a brief foray into the world of home maintenance, what about those…
Easy Ways To Have An Eco-Friendly Period Home
An eco-friendly period home is within your vintage-loving reach with a few renovation and replacement tips. Period properties are an attractive prospect because they have more character than many new buildings. Houses these days tend to be built to strict specifications and entire areas are full of houses that are all carbon copies of one another. So how can you convert your beloved unique home to an eco-friendly period home? For all of their grand architectural features and intricate decoration, period properties still have their problems. When these houses were first built nobody was interested in making them environmentally friendly,…
17 Ways To Balance Home Temperatures
Balance home temperatures on those unpredictable days when the weather goes a little crazy. Life is unpredictable, and so is the weather. Chances are you WILL need to balance home temperatures throughout the year without resorting always to flicking a switch. If you’d like to take back control of the temperature within your home, here are 17 ways to show you how. Balance Home Temperatures When It’s HOT! Put a bowl of ice in front of a fan and place it in the direction you need it. This works great when you’re hot in bed and need a cool breeze…
Are Ersatz Appliances Better Than Genuine? Could Be.
Ersatz appliances are those that are poor imitations of the original. If you are ‘ersatz’ it means you dislike something simple because it ISN’T original. But can you be persuaded otherwise? If you’re like most people, you want the genuine article, not Ersatz appliances. Despite what founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, might say about the virtues of fakes, there’s a desire for authenticity in all of us. Having said that, it’s important not to confuse our desire for something, and it’s objective capacity to improve our lives. Sure we could go with authentic leather shoes, but leather shoes tend to…
Trans-Seasonal Flooring For The Perfect Finish
Trans-seasonal flooring is becoming more high profile due to hugely popular TV shows like The Block, House Rules, and The Home Team hitting our screens. So while Australian audiences are inspired to undertake renovations based on current trends, winter renovations may be influenced by styles and materials skewed towards cold weather. However, Beaumont Tiles strategic designer Rachel Gilding says trans-seasonal flooring is a better long-term decision. “At Beaumont Tiles we are of course biased, but for good reason. Tiles come out on top, hands down, as the best flooring option when you consider durability, maintenance, room traffic, moisture levels and…
Beat Winter Blues With These Home Improvements
Beat winter blues with four surprisingly easy home improvement ideas that will keep you snug as a bug in a rug. Everyone tries their hardest to prepare their home for upcoming seasons. To beat winter blues, most people will have heating units and radiators cleaned and refreshed to prevent them from getting blocked. Others will have their insulation inspected and perhaps replaced. Are you one of the fortunate ones considering replacing your central heating with a completely new system? Then when the glow of summer arrives you may find yourself installing window film to keep the solar rays out. Others…
Different Hot Water Systems and Their Benefits
Hot water systems use an energy source to heat the water somewhere above the initial temperature. It’s a thermodynamic process with every household needing some type of system to heat water. But which one? Domestic uses of water heating include for cooking, cleaning, bathing etc. Ever since hot water systems made their appearance on the market, they have been popular for their quick heating capacity and dependability. This makes them more appealing as they provide a continuous supply of hot water. They are also known as hot water heaters, boilers, geysers etc. But before you decide to invest in one,…
Simple Winter Warming Ways for Everyone
Winter warming ways will help you save money on electricity bills and enjoy the colder weather without freezing… or wearing fifty layers of clothing. It’s that time of the year again for many Australians. The sun has left us, the cold has come out to play, and we’re freezing ourselves just sitting in our homes. You’ll need winter warming ways to feel cozier. Staying warm is probably the first thing on our minds during these few chilly months. We need to try and keep our bodies nice and toasty to make it through such a rough period. So to help…
Curtain Insulation Tricks For A Warmer Home
Is your curtain insulation keeping your home warm now that the cold weather has hit? Try these tricks to save energy and keep your family cozy. There are four simple ways to ensure your curtain insulation is of a high standard. If you live in a cold climate and don’t have double glazing, then think of your curtains as your new best friend. They will not only keep the heat in, and the cold out, but chosen well they will be the finishing touch to your interior decorating. Which Curtain Insulation Fabric Should I Use? Not all fabrics are created…
Environmentally Friendly Interior Design Options
Environmentally friendly building supplies, decor, and appliances are increasing in popularity as each year passes. Most home lovers actively seek high energy ratings, sustainable building products, and environmentally friendly devices. There are various environmentally friendly benefits to a properly realized personal environment. The first thing you should consider is the way your interior design makes you feel. Too much clutter and a busy overall theme that doesn’t match your personal taste are not going to resonate well with you. Apart from decorating your home the way you find pleasing and soothing, you should also keep the sustainability of your home…
Unique Fireplace Concepts : Thinking Past Traditional Designs
Fireplaces are one of the most ancient concepts of heating homes. However, with the modern obsession of home improvements, fireplaces have moved beyond mere heating. They now also perform the task of beautifying your interior decor. Originally, log fireplaces were required in many rooms of the house. Then central heating was invented and fireplaces became less desirable. A revival in modern times has seen fireplaces installed in more than just the living room. Now you can find different types of fireplaces including gas log, electric, traditional wood burning and even some portable fireplaces for your home. People also use other…
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