Our homes are a place that reflects our personality. However, it is good to make some changes once in a while. If you have been thinking about re-doing your personal space for quite a while, you are in the right place. Image source Changing your interiors once in a while will give you a new perspective in life. Moreover, these changes need not be too much. Just replacing your curtains or introducing new furniture into your living space will make all the difference. A lot of us give importance to the interiors of our home and often neglect the exteriors. If you are lucky enough to have a garden outside your home, you may want to revamp it as well. A beautiful garden will make your life more cheerful. The internet nowadays …
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Cedar Wood Shake Vs Wood Shingles
Although both are used for cedar roofing, on sheds and houses alike, shakes and shingles are sometimes incorrectly referred to as the same thing. There are in fact similarities and differences between the two, but I can’t stress enough how important it is to refer to them differently since they may do the same job but the way they do it aesthetically and practically different. But before we get into the main discussion of this article, shake vs shingle, it is important to know what they individually are, then it makes comparing the two a lot easier. What are Cedar Shakes? Split by the hand from lumber logs, doing so with special crafting tools. Cedar shakes are a type of wood roofing that has been split on both or one side - …
What is Mondo Grass?
Mondo grass is can an attractive clump of stemless, dark green, grass-like leaves which are sometimes described as miniature bushes. Mondo grass is the perfect groundcover or low rising border because in the summer after a care-free growing cycle, tiny spikes of lilac flowers appear to add even more beauty to the textured, evergreen grass. Types of Mondo Grass As this is such a beautiful plant, there are many great garden scenario's you can utilize it in, especially since there are also many types and colors of the plant which blossom a different kind of flowers and berries. And of course, after this we're going to talk about just how you can grow your own Mondo Grass. Dwarf Mondo Grass Probably the most popular kind of …
Why An Oak Framed Conservatory Could Be A Wise Investment!
Do you have space on the back or side of your property? Have you often thought about doing something with it, but have not yet settled on the best and most purposeful idea for using the available space? Have you considered investing in an oak framed conservatory for your home? As well as being a practical, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing extension of your home, an oak framed conservatory could be a worthwhile investment that could add value to your home particularly if it is carefully planned and designed. How Much Value Does An Oak Framed Conservatory Add? There are various ways that an oak framed conservatory can add value to your home, depending on the layout of your home and the property. We have …
Building envelope remediation – what is it?
What is it? A building envelope refers to as the separation between the exterior and the interior environments of a structure. The building envelope also refers to as the physical shell of the structure that incorporates of all the actual barriers in construction, functioning together to accomplish 4 basic tasks: offer control air flow, structural support, regulate temperature and control moisture. It works as an outer shell to enable its climate control as well as shield the indoor environment. building envelope remediation design refers to as the specialized area of engineering and architectural practice that draws from every area of indoor climate control and building science. Building envelope remediation design comprises four key …
What is home staging and why do real estate agents do it
Home staging is the art of preparing homes and houses for sale. It involves doctoring a house to suit a style that any home buyer would feel comfortable living in. This involves including the furniture, accessories, layout, mood and contrast in a way that all blends and seems like one idea. Finding the right home staging professional who excels in all of these areas is one of the more tricky riddles to solve. While in the past, home owners stage their own homes for sale, in the recent past, the practice of professional home staging has become most preferred. Professional home staging is mainly important for several major reasons. Benefits of Home Staging to Real estate agents Professionally staged homes sell at higher prices than other …