How to Repair a Damp Patch on Your Ceiling

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It can be rather alarming to see a damp patch on your ceiling. It's something that needs to be rectified as soon as possible, otherwise the problem can become very serious indeed. So what should you do if you notice an unsightly damp patch on your otherwise pristine ceiling? And can you take care of it yourself? Get a Thorough Inspection You will need to look inside your ceiling cavity to identify the cause of the damp.

9 June 2016

Essential Precautions For Exterior House Painting You Should Observe When Renovating

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Exterior house painting is an effective way of renovating or reawakening your outdoors. To get the best results when painting the exteriors, you should follow exterior house painting precautions.  Below is outline of essential precautions that will come in handy for you when you're painting your house. Consider the Weather The weather does affect the results of an exterior painting job. If you paint your house when the weather is bad, the paint might come off soon after, or you might get a poor finish and have to repaint the area again.

8 June 2016

How To Create A Stylish Headboard From Old Plantation Shutters

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When the time comes to replace your existing plantation shutters, you can use the old ones to create an impressive, shabby chic, distressed-look headboard for your bedroom.  You'll need a few basic DIY skills for this project and it can be completed in just one day.  Here's how to do it. What you'll need old plantation shutters screwdriver screws, anchors, and mending braces hammer drill spray primer latex paint paintbrush paper towel sandpaper drop cloth You'll find everything you need for this job in your local DIY store if you don't already have the requirements in your tool kit.

8 June 2016

3 Key Areas to Concentrate on When Designing an Energy Efficient Home

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The high costs of energy is making it necessary for modern homeowners to look for ways of reducing their heating and cooling bills. If you are thinking of building an energy efficient home, there are lots of things that you will need to consider. But here are a few major areas that are sure to have the greatest positive impact on your efforts to moderate indoor temperatures and drive down energy bills.

8 June 2016

4 Important Tips for DIY Aluminium Fence Installation

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Aluminium fences can add to the beauty of your property whether you use them to fence off the pool or the entire home. They also require minimal maintenance. This makes this type of fence very popular among homeowners who would like to give their property a facelift by installing a new fence. However, one needs to bear in mind some important factors when installing an aluminium fence. This article discusses some of the important tips that will help you to have a hassle-free installation.

8 June 2016

4 Things to Plan Ahead of Time When Building a New House

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When you are having a new home built, there is a lot to think about. After doing the basic planning of the house, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, deciding on the home builder, and figuring out permits, there are some additional details to consider. Here are five things to think about when starting to plan the details and layout of your new home. You will be glad you thought of them.

7 June 2016

Quick Tips for Choosing the Right Timber Products for a Home Project

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Timber or wood may seem all alike to you, but there is a lot of variation when it comes to the durability of different types of wood products as well as its overall appearance. You don't always want the cheapest product available when you're remodeling or renovating, but should choose what will work for you long-term. Note a few quick tips for choosing the right timber products, no matter your home project.

7 June 2016