Home Improvement

Do you pay for a contractor that does a poor job of a renovation? A commonly fielded question yet many homeowners struggle with a firm course of action. Well, there are lots of ways to handle this. You may file a lawsuit or claim damages. Your circumstances will influence how you resolve the conflict. When […]

While it’s estimated that 13,000 homes in the Bahamas have recently been destroyed due to Hurricane Dorian, which touched down this September, it’s clear that the power of a storm can result in terrifying damage. However, after the storm is over and the damage is done, recovering can be quite a challenge for many homeowners. Whether […]

Starting in 2020, new home builds in California must come with solar panels. It is the first US state to require all newly built homes to use solar power. The rule applies to all three-storey homes or fewer in the battle against climate change. However, this does not mean that existing homes or dwellings that are undergoing renovations cannot […]

A simple home renovation is always worth considering for some DIY action. However, some jobs really are too big for an untrained hand and can result in disaster; 43% of homeowners express this sentiment, according to CNBC. Rather than taking the chisel and hammer to every issue – or opportunity – around the home, carefully weigh […]

Now is the right time to hold on to your home and property, especially with a housing recession predicted for 2020. Instead of buying and selling, homeowners are now finding different ways to change or expand their property to suit their constantly evolving housing needs. For some, redecorating the interiors of the rooms is top priority, […]

To shield windows and sometimes glass doors, regular curtains are often used. However, sometimes curtains can be a bit of a hassle. The alternative for that is to use blinds instead. There are types of blinds that you can choose here. Each of them requires different ways to clean up. From vertical blinds to skylight […]

Many houses have curtains while others prefer blinds. In some other houses, they may have both. If curtains are your options, then you must choose carefully. There are many types of curtains, either for your house or apartment. As gorgeous as they look, some of them might be expensive too. To decorate your living space, […]

Drywall is also known by several other terms, such as wallboard, plasterboard, particle board, and gypsum board. Regardless of the different technical word, the function of drywall is still the same; it is installed to cover wall or partitions in every room at home. Introduced in the 1950s, drywall is now used as a standard […]

Door locks are integral parts of any buildings, but how many types of door locks you actually know? Installing the right type of lock create the difference between safe and fragile. From simple padlocks to high-end smart locks, here are 17 types of locks you must know. Padlock Padlock is the simplest locking system that […]