If you have an opportunity to give your residence a new look, you should do it! All you have to do is come up with a few ideas, prepare financially for this task, and that plan can go into motion. This project will bring you plenty of benefits. For instance, you'll build for yourself an environment you've always wanted, the value of your property will be a lot higher, etc. However, this job won't be easy to accomplish, especially if you have lots of furniture and inventory in your home that will ...
It’s easy to get carried away when designing your own home. We tend to think more about the aesthetic side of home design and disregard its maintenance. The truth is you don’t have to sacrifice either of these design elements to get the home that you’ve been dreaming about. You can easily design a visually appealing place that is both practical and easy to maintain. Here are some practical ideas on how to design an easy-to-clean house. ...
Sometimes you have fair warning when guests are coming over, such as for major holiday events. Other times people drop in with little or no warning. Whatever the case, you want your home to make the best impression. If you’re short on time, here are some tips on how to quickly prep your home for maximum comfort and give your guests a great experience. Fear not — you can accomplish quite a bit of cleaning in a short amount of time if need be! - Walk through your house and ...
Living in New York can be challenging. The city itself is expensive, the rents are high, and life seems like a big fuzzy mess. Only a few of the lucky ones who earn enough money can call themselves the owners of the big apartments. And only a few of the big city residents can enjoy the spacious apartments. If you're in the majority of those who live in a little apartment filled with stuff, there's an easy solution. And it doesn't require moving to the suburbs ...
Spring and summer are prime time for pests. When they come out after sheltering for the winter, it can be an overwhelming sight! Getting rid of bugs can be challenging, but fortunately, you can take a number of steps right now to prevent ants, roaches, rodents and other pests from invading your living space this year. 1. Maintain proper kitchen hygiene Nothing attracts pests as efficiently as the smell of free food. When you leave food out or bags, boxes or Tupperware unopened, ...
With the advent of spring after a long and difficult winter, it’s time to think about a deep housecleaning. You can certainly handle it yourself, but by hiring a professional cleaner, you’re giving back to yourself the gift of time to spend on family, friends, hobbies — anything other than scrubbing every inch of your home! One of your first decisions when hiring a cleaning pro is whether to go with a company or a solo cleaner. Each comes with their own pros and cons. Cleaning ...