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How to Make Your House a Home

December 6, 2019 by Rhonda Gales 2 Comments

It’s what you do inside your house that makes it a home. Are you struggling to make your house a home? Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on how to make your house a home. It’s more than just a roof over your heads. It’s the place you will make memories and spend time together. It should be set up for you to make the most of family life.

There are many factors to consider when making your house a home for your family. It needs space, but home decor is important too. Perhaps the most useful skills are recognizing the potential and being able to work with what you have. All it takes is a little imagination and some effort, but the benefits are more than worth it.

Here are a few tips to make your home warm, comfortable and fun:

Your Property

If you’re purchasing your family home, it’s a good idea to think of what you need and what features are ‘must haves’ rather than ‘nice to have’. Property experts, like msyorkville.com, say that “there is a good chance that what you believe you are searching for and what you need will be two different things.”

Expert advice could help you bridge the gap between what you are looking for, and what is available on the market.

If you want to upgrade your property to help it fulfill its potential, it’s easiest to focus on one aspect at a time. It could be creating a new family bathroom, or extending to have more multi-purpose space that helps you achieve the lifestyle you want. This could be a study or a family music room.

Spaces to Get Together

If your short on a budget then it helps to narrow down your focus. One of the changes you can make that will have the most impact is looking at the places that you spend time together. Although there are places that are common with every family, it works best if you make it personal for you.

That means if you are a family that loves cooking and eating together, you should think about making some small changes to create a spacious kitchen or homey breakfast nook. Adding an island to your kitchen, or just opening up space for more seating, could be a great way to bring you all closer together.

Alternatively, if you all come together at the end of a long day to watch TV, focus on creating a den where you can all relax.

Make it Fun

Fun and laughter are said to be a key element of a family home, which certainly makes sense. There are two ways to bring fun into your family home while working on it at the same time. The first way is to make it a family project.

Turn the activities into fun things that everyone can get involved in at some level. Feeling part of it will be a nice reminder every time you see your changes, and the results will benefit everyone.

The second way to keep it fun without too many precious things. You’re an adult and a parent, so balancing the two can be hard. Create a space for nice things that are just for you, but don’t fill the house with expensive breakables if you have young kids. They will feel like they can’t run around, and you’ll get upset when things get broken.

It’s the Little Things

You don’t need to carry out a big DIY or renovation project to get your house feeling like a home. Some small touches can really make an impact. Accessories don’t need to be expensive to help you transform your space. Take your time over finding the right pieces to finish your room, or get crafty to create the ambience you are looking for.

Plants can be an effective way to bring life to a room. Alternatively, take a look at your room and decide what it’s lacking. If it needs warmth consider adding a rug or changing blinds to curtains. However, if it’s a bit gloomy add mirrors and a change of lighting could really impact how you feel in the space.

The Finishing Touches

The most important part of making your house a home is planning your design and decor around family moments. If the changes you make will help you carry out activities, get together more often, and have fun with each other, then you will make your house feel like home.

Having enough space to take some quiet moments is essential. So, before you make everything open plan, consider keeping a few spots secluded so that you can have some you time or some one on one moments.

6 Benefits of a Professional Strip Out Service

March 27, 2019 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Whether you are looking to strip out an entire building or just a portion of it, you need to be aware that there are certain parts of the building that require the service of an expert. There are several benefits of a professional strip out service. For example, if you intend to strip out your bathroom because it looks old or you just want to renovate it. Hiring the services of a professional who strips out buildings and rooms is something you need to consider. They have the skills and knowledge to do a professional job and handle any problems that may occur.

Most strip outs jobs require special tools that need to be handled by experienced professionals. So, unless you have the knowledge and skills, it is not a DIY job. Below are some of the benefits of using a professional strip out service:

Identification of dangerous elements

There are some basic knowledge and understanding that a professional strip out service is aware of. Identifying dangerous elements isn’t a foreign task for experts. Furthermore, they can ensure safe removal and disposal of any dangerous components. This is what differentiate a person who knows the strip out business and who does it safety. Like the removal or prevention of mold and the growth of unwanted things.

Tendency to recycle reusable materials

A professional strip out service can salvage items or certain materials while renovating. Materials that can recycled or upcycled will help make the job cost effective. It takes away the expense of purchasing another item or additional material. Hence, a professional strip out service saves you money.

Eliminate the Possibility of Accidents

The possibility of an accident or sustaining an injury during a strip out is possible if it is not done properly or caution is not taken. A professional strip out service is aware of this. As a result, hire professional who have the knowledge and the right skills to avoid or minimize accidents.

Efficiency of the job

Professional strip out service also guarantee fast and efficient work. They know what to do, how to do it and when to deliver the agreed on product to clients. They use the right tools and have the proper working knowledge of how strip outs are done. This is one reason most people rely on professionals to do a quality job.

Working Standards

There are standards that professional and licensed strip out companies follow. This makes them compliant and they must adhere to local regulations concerning the job. A licensed and bonded company or contract is a must. If there are damages or mistakes, the project will be covered by the company doing the work.

Increase in value

When strip out services are being done by professionals, you expect to see quality results which in turn increases the value of your structure.

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5 Money Saving Tips for Kitchen Renovations

March 27, 2019 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Home kitchen renovations or remodeling may see days of dust and noise, but it won’t last forever. Consider it a slight inconvenience for the prospect of spending time with the family and preparing great meals once the renovations have been completed.
The kitchen plays a crucial role in the health of your family, meal preparation, and entertainment activities. It’s also the place that probably has the most lighting fixtures, majority of your cabinets and other items. Most will stay in the same position unless your kitchen is renewed again. So, below are money saving tips for kitchen renovations:

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Counter Space is Key

Whether you’re serving lunch or dinner, your counter helps keep your kitchen organized. If you have a large number of cabinets, consider moving your microwave under your cabinets, and your toaster or small appliances in them. This will keep them out of the way and free up counter space to proudly display other items. Furthermore, you can also install wall shelves to store cookbooks, spices and jars of sugar and flour or other items.

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Add a Splash of Color

Our tips for kitchen renovations includes adding color. A simple and inexpensive way to turn on the kitchen. f it seems too complicated to tackle a painting project, consider adding an accent wall. Be sure to thoroughly test the color of the paint before painting the wall completely. Or, even if a wall seems too spectacular, consider adding an edge to your kitchen. For instance, using wallpaper, a sponge or patterned paint roller can add interested to the room. It will give an edge to the ceiling, or to the waist or eye level. It will add a unique touch to the room.

Replace with style

Your cabinets and white appliances can be easily combined, but do not add any style. Simply replacing cabinet hardware (knobs and handles) will instantly change the look of your cabinets. Furthermore, replace the furniture with new finishes and sitting. Many house have multi-colored cabinets. The lighter cabinets are above eye level, while the darker cabinets are at ground level.

Light It Up

Consider the general feeling of your kitchen. Adding more lights or a lighting system may be the simplest solution. Installing new skylights or additional windows will also help maximize the amount of sunlight, which illuminates all rooms without increasing electricity bills. If your kitchen already has large windows, change the window treatments. For instance, a thick, dark curtain cuts the sun and at the same time dulls the kitchen. Replace dark curtains with light silk, satin or lace to create a softer appearance.

Establish & Keep the Flow

Even the most spacious kitchen can become narrow, seem limited and offer little traffic. Make sure traffic is not blocked, especially if you expect children to roam frequently in your kitchen.

If you are concerned about temperature regulation, consider installing a ceiling fan. During the summer months, a fan can provide a cool breeze. Especially, when you’re cooking. Be sure to check the configuration of your fan. During the warmer months, the fan should turn to the left and you should feel a cool breeze. On the other hand, during the cooler months, the fans should rotate clockwise, circulating hot air evenly throughout the room. A ceiling fan will help reduce your heating bills during the hottest months.