People singing in the streets, Christmas movies playing on almost every channel, the variety of food ready for the taking, planning on making Cookies & Cocoa for Santa, and the joy of the season is what Christmas is all about. The best time of the year is around the corner and what better way to celebrate the season than to make your home merry and festive. Whether you are the minimalistic … [Read more...]

When it comes to the essential items that every house needs, one isn’t really an item, but something of a design philosophy, which means it often gets forgotten. A focal point can help you direct the viewer’s eye to a specific point, one that is often designed to encapsulate the aesthetic of the room or simply to frame it in a way that puts it all in a much better light. There are a lot of focal … [Read more...]

Moving into a new home can be an exciting time, but it is also the perfect opportunity for things to go wrong. There are so many expenses when moving into a new home that people often think they have no choice but to spend more than they should.  However, if you want to save money during your move-in process, there are specific steps you can take. This article gives some helpful tips on … [Read more...]

Natural disasters can change your life in ways you have never imagined. Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, or fires are disastrous natural occurrences that severely affect people. Preventing such events can be tricky since they occur unexpectedly. Image credits However, you can always find a better way to bounce back to your everyday life after such unfortunate experiences. Houses are the … [Read more...]

You’re going to hear it here first, and you’re even getting it for free. The global pandemic has changed the way we are going to live forever. There, we said it. But, here’s the potentially good part of it all, with the massive changes in lifestyle and movement of people that we’re all experiencing right now, has also come an entirely new market: the rise of online shoppers. This was already a … [Read more...]

If energy efficiency is the name of the game, hardly any home will have a chance at standing on the podium. The more you think about it, our homes have continued to be inefficient for decades. It's because there are a ton of issues, both from the inside and outside of the home, together with logistics. The inside of the home isn’t properly insulated. There are conflicting techniques and materials. … [Read more...]

If you’re currently considering selling your home, the best thing that you can do is plow a little cash into it and make some upgrades. Not only do you want to get the maximum price for your house, you should want to make sure that the house you sell is one that you can be proud to have owned. Your home is your castle, and an untidy, broken down castle is not one that sells to the new buyers. In … [Read more...]

It is undeniable that 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for everybody, but it has taught us a very important lesson. Indeed, it has shown us how important our homes are for our loved ones and us. Over the past few months, our apartments, homes, or studios have become our safe shelters, gyms, bars, restaurants, and cinemas. Here are 4 simple things to consider if you are trying to sell … [Read more...]