Category: Home & Living

Sticking to your home’s aesthetic can be difficult if you don’t have the aid of an interior designer. But you don’t need to have a degree in design to avoid having a mess of a home. Sometimes it’s the simple changes that allow your living space to bring out the best that it has. Remodeling …

Life can be chaotic. Work can be anxiety-inducing. The world outside of your home can be full of clutter and confusion. That’s why you want to make your household your place of peace and serenity. And, it can be particularly satisfying to create an external environment around your house that performs that function. There are …

If you think that hiring a housekeeper is something done by the wealthy, you need to think again. Everyone needs someone who can help them keep his or her house in order all the time. You will realize that the moment you hire a housekeeper, you will be able to manage your time efficiently. Here …

If you were to ask somebody to describe Australia, they would probably use expressions like “laid-back”, “free”, and “fun”, and these words could be used to describe Aussie homes as well. Australian interiors are mostly based on the “laid-back” appearance that allows you to relax and enjoy the comfort. It is a timeless style with …

As parents, partners and homeowners, it’s easy to become complacent with the normality of everyday life. We might pop out and leave the upstairs window open by mistake, forget to close and lock the garden gate. Or even leave the car unlocked while you pop inside for whatever it was you’d forgotten this time…But did …

Image via Flickr by Grin Tree Plants have to be, by far, one of the best ways to liven up any home, both inside and out! One of the biggest, and most important, reasons is that they are natural air purifiers. They’re also great for decorating. In fact, you can learn how to create a …

Having a backyard is an excellent opportunity for the whole family enjoying the outdoors together. Whether you own your home or rent it, it’s still possible to deck it out with all sorts of fun activities that make having a backyard great. Although the summer months are the best to enjoy time in your backyard, …

The security of your house and property are going to be vital for you, especially if your family lives there with you. Every once in a while, you should go over all of the possible security upgrades that you could apply, and decide which ones might be the most suitable for your current situation, given …

By simply living within the home, unpleasant smells can cling to the interior of the house. This is particularly the case in spaces commonly used by the family. Neutralizing these odors doesn’t have to be a burden, though; there are plenty of ways that one can quickly get their home smelling fresh once again in …

If your home gets damaged by water, either through a natural flood or a flood caused by a burst pipe or other accident, you’re likely going to have your hands full trying to get everything cleaned up and back to normal. But depending on the extent of the damage, it may take a lot more …

We wait all year for the summertime. Whether you live in an area that’s warm year-round or you’ve finally seen the last of the winter chill, the summer months are the absolute best for spending all of your time outdoors, day or night. With these tips for upgrading your backyard, you’ll barely want to come …

When you’re undertaking home renovations, there’s a lot of stress that can come along with it. However, add into the equation a house full of kids and you’ve got a situation that only an angel would willingly take on. But when there’s work to be done, you’ve got to find a way to keep on …