Share We are all trying to think of ways to reduce our environmental footprint. One of the most effective ways to do this is to consider home energy generation. We’ve already discussed wind energy. Another option is installing photovoltaics. These are also known as solar panels. Solar panels harness the energy of the sun in [...]
Share Last week, I gave you some tips on mortgage calculators to use to determine how much money you could save if you break your mortgage and try to get one with a lower interest rate. This week, to continue the discussion, I’ll provide you with some online calculators that can help you find the [...]
Share In my last post about noisy neighbours, I gave you some tips on how to deal with the more mild cases. These tips generally work if you think your neighbours have just not noticed that they are making a lot of noise, or seem like nice people. Sometimes you’ll have to deal with a [...]
Share I’ve been giving some tips on bathroom renos, but I didn’t get too deep into the particular materials you should use. One of them, which is taking the renovation world by storm, is a new form of tile substrate called Kerdi-Board. I know – this doesn’t sound like the most exciting product out there. [...]
Share As spring starts to – uhm, spring – we start thinking of adding decorating touches that are fresh and lively. One great motif that never really goes out of style are florals. It doesn’t even matter what type you use. Victorian overwrought floral patterns are just as complimentary as photo-realistic textiles of natural grasslands. [...]
Share Last week, I gave you some tips on how to renovate your bathroom without breaking the bank. Today, I’ll give you some further tips. 1. Keep the DIY in your reno Whenever possible, do as much of the work as you can. Most renos go through money to pay for the labour, rather than [...]
