As the years pass by in a flash, work and life tends to fill up every waking moment of our schedules, and it can be hard to notice the degrade of mundane everyday items that we often take for granted, like the furniture. But the endless lie-ins and lounging takes a toll on even the …
I love working at home, but our home office doesn’t have the best lighting. We converted a room in the basement for our office and unfortunately, it doesn’t have any windows. With no windows and low ceilings, it felt very cave-like. To improve working conditions, we recently decided to update the lighting. Read on to …
It’s such a disappointment when you come across a company that sells great products but has a hopeless website. The reason I started my own website was that I couldn’t find trustworthy information about the products I wanted to buy anywhere else. I figured that since I was doing the research anyway, other people might …
One of my bugbears, when I’m working on my house, are products like wax toilet rings that are a one-shot deal. Not being a professional, I usually need multiple runs at a job to get it right. If you have to replace a wax ring or install a new toilet and you don’t get that …
Are you looking for lighting ideas for rooms without ceiling lights? Friends of ours recently moved into their new home and were disappointed to discover that their living room and master bedroom have no ceiling lights. This seems to be a common issue with houses built before 1980. Lighting trends used to favor low-level lighting …
Contents1 How can you tell if wood is treated?2 My Story3 Understand the Purpose of Treating Wood4 Know Your Softwoods5 Pressure Treated Signs5.1 Look for an End Tag5.2 Find the Stamp5.3 Check the Color5.4 Do the Smell Test5.5 Use a Swipe Test Kit or Wood Testing Kit6 Can You Use Pressure Treated Wood Indoors?6.1 Safety …
Renovating a bathroom can result in a much more dramatic transformation than you would see in other rooms. But it’s also one of the most difficult rooms to renovate. After all, you must consider functionality, aesthetics, and even regulations. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 10 ultimate do’s and don’ts of bathroom renovations …
Flooring is a major aspect of every room. If you’ve tried renovating a room by changing furniture or decor and it hasn’t worked, turn your attention to your flooring. ​It sets the tone for the room and if it lacks personality, it can take the whole vibe of the room to a low level. Changing …