17 January 2017
If you're lucky enough to enjoy a balcony on your home, you may be wondering how to dress the balcony window. Interior balcony shutters make a great option for many reasons. Here's why you should consider fitting interior shutters to your balcony windows. 1. Aesthetics and flexibility Shutters can really add character to a room and enhance it. Timber shutters can be painted or stained to complement your interior décor scheme and metal shutters can be purchased ready-coloured for ease of maintenance.
16 January 2017
A beautiful bed frame can really set off a room. Filigree steel is a fantastic addition to a bedroom designed to be calm, relaxing and airy, Scandinavian-style bedrooms are perfectly set off by carved wooden bed frames and classic, solid brass and cast iron looks great nearly everywhere. If you're not so into the spartan look, however, some bedsteads--especially the less decorative ones--run the risk of looking a little bare. So what can you do to really set them off and transform your bedroom into the boudoir of your dreams?
12 January 2017
Fire can be extremely dangerous and potentially life-threatening, and you should always have access to a properly serviced fire extinguisher in your home and in your work place. You may know how to use the fire extinguisher, but it's important to know when and when not to tackle a fire. Here are some basic rules on fire-fighting in the home and workplace. Is the fire extinguisher safe and effective? Before even thinking of taking on a fire yourself, you must be sure that the fire extinguisher you have available is the right one for the type of material that is burning.
21 December 2016
Fitting glass panels on your stairs can give your home a lovely contemporary feel and add light. Although this is a surprisingly simple project, you will need some DIY experience and a basic set of tools. Here's how to do it. What you'll need glass panel staircase kit (obtain these from a local staircase components supplier or good DIY store) tape measure screwdriver drill and suitable drill bits rubber gaskets balustrade fillets The glass panel staircase kit will come complete with all the fittings that you will require, together with a detailed set of installations instructions.
21 December 2016
When you have anyone coming to your home and making changes, you want assurance that the changes will turn out well, so that you will not have wasted your money for nothing. Knowing what to expect and who is responsible for what can help you be prepared for understanding your contract. This article will walk you through the most important parts of the contract. Scope of the Work This section of the contract is going to provide an outline of the steps the draftsman will follow to reach a certain end.
20 December 2016
If you are a proprietor of a kindergarten, you know how kids will love every opportunity they have to play outside. Although this is crucial for their development, spending long stretches of time out in the sun can increase the risk of developing skin ailments due to over exposure. Moreover, extensive time in the sun during the summer can also pose the risk of heatstroke. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the children under your care are well protected.
19 December 2016
Solar hot water systems absorb solar energy and use it to heat water for household use. An increasing number of homeowners across Australia are installing these water heaters in their homes because they want to take advantage of the free supply of sunshine. There are various kinds of solar water heaters available on the market today. Before selecting one to cater for your needs, you should first have a general idea of what the various options are.