All You Need To Know About Reverse Mortgages

Information about retirement home loans may interest you, if you are 62 years of age or soon turning 62. They are called reverse mortgages. You may have heard of them, but you may be confused about how they differ from traditional mortgages or how one can specifically benefit you. Is it even worth while to get yourself into such a mortgage agreement? Let's find out. Does a Reverse Mortgage … [Read more...]

Home Sweet Home? How To Decide If A House is Right for You

One of the biggest decisions that you can make in your life is buying a house. After all, this will be the place where you spend so much of your time in the foreseeable future, the place to raise your family and the place where you will create so many memories. The first thing that you need to do is check the sums as a dream home can quickly become a lot less appealing when you are having to … [Read more...]

2 Steps To A More Beautiful Home

Your home deserves the very best. Simple. But not because you want to wow and impress guests (although there's nothing wrong with that!) - you need to do it for yourself. A house is where you grow up. You create memories and share experiences, so it needs to be a place you feel happy and comfortable in. Sometimes though, if you're not familiar with interior design, you may find it a little tricky … [Read more...]

Checklist before you plan a Home Renovation

Are you considering renovating your home and adding an extension? Increasing the square footage of your home is a great way to make the space work for you as your family grows and also adds value to your property. There are many ways you can add extra space to your home; however, extending the property to add extra room or rooms is something you will need to look at and plan carefully … [Read more...]

How To Create a Cozy And Relaxing Living Room

Your living room is supposed to be cozy and relaxing. It is meant to be a place where you can unwind after a difficult day at work. After you have been rushed off your feet all day long, you want to chill on the sofa, watch your favorite TV show, and unwind. However, it is very difficult to do this if your living room isn’t a peaceful and relaxing space. So, how do you transform your lounge to … [Read more...]

5 Ways To Transform Your Bedroom Into a Relaxing Place

Your bedroom should be your sanctuary and place of rest within your home. Unfortunately, we intrude on our own sanctuary by turning out mattress into our home office, playing with our electrical devices long into the night, or installing a TV and falling asleep with bright lights shining on our faces. A bedroom should only be used for two things; sleep and intimacy. If you let work, exercise, and … [Read more...]

Top Tips For an Efficient Bathroom Makeover

Image credit: House of Smiths The family bathroom is often overlooked when it comes to decor, with efforts focussed on rooms in which we spend longer chunks of time, such as the kitchen, lounge, or bedrooms. Actually, if you think about it, not only do you spend quite a lot of time in the bathroom over the course of the week, but it’s one room that your guests are almost certain to set foot … [Read more...]

6 Ways To Make Your Home Appealing To Potential Home Buyers

When you decide to sell your house, it can be a challenge to find a buyer. After all, you need someone to love your house enough to make an offer. And while it’s often down to the realtor to entice potential buyers, there are some things you can do to help sell your home quicker. Here are some unique ways to make your home more appealing to potential buyers. Bake a batch of fresh cookies I … [Read more...]

Dumping Your Old Clothes? Not Before You Try These DIY Ideas

While you may want to save money, sometimes you find that you cannot avoid a trip to the shopping center: You simply have nothing to wear. This is a common syndrome for many women, despite having a wardrobe filled with clothes! So before you grab your purse and start shopping, here is the DIY survival to pimp up your old clothes and give them a new life! Turn them into Reusable Bags It is … [Read more...]

Giving your Bedroom a 5 Star Makeover

When we’re on holiday, one of the few things we remember (aside from the experiences we’ve had) is the place we slept at. Hotels can be one of the most luxurious places on earth. We’re pampered with room service, fresh sheets every day, and room service that comes and handles all of the cleaning. While hiring a maid to do this for your is probably expensive and a little over the top, there are … [Read more...]