Is your old furniture taking up space in your home, and you’re ready to get rid of it? Before you do, checking if it has a fire label is important. Fire labels indicate that the furniture meets fire safety regulations; without them, disposing of the furniture can be tricky. In this blog, we will explain what a fire label is, how to identify furniture without fire labels, why it’s important to dispose of furniture without…
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DIY Home Energy Audit Checklist created by Mendel Plumbing and Heating.
Read MoreWhen it comes to home renovation, a lot of people get scared off by the price tag associated with making changes. But the truth is that most of the expense comes from employing people to do the job, not on buying materials and tools. That is why it is a good idea to think about what home renovation or upgrade projects you would be interested in taking on yourself. Those projects can take time, but…
Read MoreWoodworking as a hobby can be one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever enjoy. You can get started on a shoestring with a minimal amount of tools and equipment. A small home workshop can produce a wide array of simple projects that will help you develop your creative and building skills while rewarding you with practical and artistic wood products that you can enjoy and even give away to friends and family. WHERE…
Read More1) Paint A simple coat of paint can completely transform a space. Not only will painting make a space feel fresh it will set a new tone as well. Paint is fairly inexpensive to buy-you don’t have to buy designer paint pick an inexpensive paint in any color that calls to you. If you’re on an extremely tight budget, simply paint a single accent wall or better yet paint your front door. 2) Pillows This…
Read MoreLike our wardrobes, from time to time our homes need a new look and whilst this can be achieved by adding some art to the walls or a new rug in the lounge, there are other times when nothing but completely redecorating a room will do. Along with adding a new look to your home, redecorating is also a great way to increase the value of your home, with it being estimated that a redecorated…
Read MoreBoxes are for everyone: custom boxes are better for business owners. Selling your product begins with the packaging: most of the time, it is the box that attracts the eye before the mind even begins to consider what might be inside it. And whatever is inside has the room be as good as the packaging, if not you are just misleading your customers. There are several advantages to having custom boxes in your business, and…
Read MoreWe are all familiar with that person who refuses to throw away package boxes because it is ‘just too beautiful to throw away.’ They lovingly caress the box gushing about how sleek and lavish it looks. Well, you want your packaging to evoke a similar emotion. The customer must fall in love with the product before they even open it. There are lots of custom packaging companies that can give that and more. From simple…
Read MoreSlate is a product that most people are familiar with, many of us see it every day of our lives on roofs or steps but it is also a widely used product for flooring in many parts of the world. In the UK we have a few indigenous varieties of slate, notably Welsh roofing slate and the harder, green slates from Delabole in Cornwall but there isn’t much variety in colour and Welsh slate in…
Read MoreThe estimated cost in doing this woodwork project is not much as $20. You do not only save cost, but you can also get in touch with your creativity and create something useful in your home. One advantage of making a DIY magazine storage container is it will be easier for you to archive your past issued magazines. Magazines will be easier to reach your fingertips. Before you start the woodwork project, you need to…
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