When selling your home, it is extremely important to show your home to its full potential. Here are some simple things you can do to increase your home’s appeal to potential buyers while staying on a budget. Some of these items are DIY projects and some require the help of a professional. Either way, these …
Building a panel house: pros and cons of building with panel walls
Paneled frame walls can be a blessing. Or, they can be a pain in the butt. With a little thought and planning, you can be sure to experience the benefits. Most home builders use some form of panelization. On-site framers in a “stick-built” home, typically build the framing in panels and angle them up …
Help with Color: Color Theory and Design Psychology
Color theory is a complete science in itself, and to get a full idea of how it works, I suggest reading some art books. In this article, however, we are going to take a brief look at the fundamentals of color theory, in light of the concepts of Design Psychology. We’ll first list a term …
Great Britain as a tourist destination
Steeped in centuries of history, the countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, collectively known as Great Britain, have much to offer the tourist. I am originally from England now living in Canada and to be honest I never appreciated the beauty and history of Britain when I lived there. Now, after living in Canada …
Creating masterpieces by painting unique interiors
If you have a creative mind, I am sure you must get a lot of ideas to renovate your home and decorate the interior with unique decorative painting techniques. Painting or decorating the house with the right paints is a great way to turn the house into a masterpiece that reflects your personality. The walls …
How do I decide the right price to buy a house?
You’ve heard the adage: profit is made when you buy the property. Simple, but powerful. Unfortunately, investors often forget that lesson and end up paying too much for properties. If I’m going to rehab a property and commit funds to that project, it’s critical that I know the right price to pay (and then buy …
Home improvement ideas that put cash in your pocket
Home improvement ideas that can add value to your home. The slowdown in the economy has made everyone reevaluate their spending habits. If you’re a swiper, you definitely think twice before swiping your bank card to make a purchase now more than ever. If you own a home, you’re even more careful about spending money, …
Latest architectural trends in 2018
“Every great architect is necessarily a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his era.” These words are from the greatest architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. An architect is more of a visionary who envisions design and layout according to the client’s requirements. Architecture is considered a work of …
Choosing the Perfect Accents for Your Kitchen Cabinets
Nothing refreshes the look of a kitchen like new kitchen cabinets. Crisp, clean lines and bright hardware draw the eye and tie the entire room together. But there are so many options, how does a homeowner know what to choose? Here are some tips to help anyone choose the perfect cabinets for their home. The …
Countries where quality marble tiles are affordable
Marble tiles are not the cheapest building materials in the world, and with good reason, as these materials have certain unique advantages and effects that cannot be duplicated by any other natural stone or other building material. Marble tiles have the ability to enhance the aesthetic value of any room in which they are placed, …