Pro Tips

Buying a new property is usually followed by a major renovation. But, after all, we all want to give the house we plant to call home a spin of our own. If you too are looking to buy a new place for you and your family but you have never renovated a house or even a small flat, you are highly likely to make a few mistakes along the way. All new homeowners do. Most of those blunders are about: Putting the cart before the horse Failing to see the home’s unique character Sticking to familiarity Going into a full [...]

A fresh coat of paint can make everything look like new, right? Wrong! While it is a good idea to repaint the walls of your home or the exterior of your house every few years or so, there are some things you should never, ever paint because: It is not safe Not all surfaces can or should be treated with paint That may lead to unexpected consequences You will reduce the value of the item Can you guess which items we are talking about? No need because we will now take a careful look at each of them and explain [...]

Fighting back against annoying insects like gnats, mosquitos and other bugs can be simpler than covering yourself with repellent spray or using chemical solutions. Spending time outdoors doesn’t have to be a nightmare, even if you are one of those insect magnets. Now, you can place a few plants in your garden or around your house that will act as a natural bug repellent. Herbs and their fragrant smell that evaporate essential oils on higher temperatures are known to repel mosquitoes and other annoying insects. Some ornamental flowers will not only give a seductive charm to your garden and patio, [...]