Are you looking to brighten up your living space and add a touch of natural light without relying solely on traditional-style windows? Windows are a great source of natural light, but sometimes they may not be feasible due to architectural limitations, privacy...

Fireplaces have long been an essential feature in homes, providing warmth, ambiance, and a cozy atmosphere. If you own an old home, that lacks a functional fireplace, you may wonder if it's possible to install one. The good news is that you can indeed install a...

Building a new home can be a long-awaited dream come true for many people. However, even the best builders can make mistakes, and these can go unnoticed during construction. This is why it's crucial to involve a home inspector during the process of building your dream...

Electricity is one of the major household expenses that can put a dent in your budget, especially at the moment. Perhaps you are thinking that you may have to make major changes that require a lot of inconveniences, to save money. But, before you do, you may want to...

Curtains have a great effect on a room, but only when chosen correctly. There are a number of things to consider when choosing window treatments, such as the fabric and color, length, lining, and whether to order custom fabric or something off-the-shelf. So many...

When selecting light bulbs for around your home, you would consider the shape, style, and fitting you need, but another important factor that is often left out is temperature. Not the heat that the bulb emits, but the color of it’s light, can have a big effect on the...

Hanging just one piece of artwork can be a challenge to get just right, but hanging a group of art can be completely overwhelming to even begin. Before measuring anything, lay all the pieces you want to group together out onto a table of floor and begin positioning...

Want to save water? Here are a few quick suggestions: Day to day: Ditch the bottled water – it takes 3 litres of tap water to make one litre of bottled water Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth and save 9 litres Take a 5 minute shower and save up to 100 litres...

When you need hot water, you might not think much about it, but the water has to travel quite some distance to get to your faucet. There is going to be heat lost along the way, and you will have to wait until your water gets hot, which is a waste. Your water heater...

If you have a sink in your home, you also have a p-trap. In fact, if you have anything that is draining water, whether a toilet, a shower, or a dishwasher, there needs to be a p-trap. So what is a p-trap? It is the thing that protects your home from sewer gasses that...