Four tips for renovating your rental kitchen as a tenant

Posted on 23 May 2016

When you live in a rental, you may feel as though the aesthetics and functionality of your kitchen are beyond your control. There are, however, a few ways that you can improve your rental kitchen without violating your tenancy agreement. If your rental kitchen is in dire need of an update, check out these four tips for renovating your rental kitchen as a tenant Improve storage and bench space One of the biggest complaints for renters is the lack of storage and bench space in their rental kitchen. [Read More]

3 Things that Will Tell You It's Time for an Artificial Lawn In Your Home

Posted on 18 May 2016

Sometimes, it's hard to keep your natural lawn in good shape because of the numerous maintenance needs that it has. The good thing is that you can save yourself all the trouble and go for an artificial lawn, which has fewer maintenance demands. You can choose from a range of artificial lawns made from polypropylene, polyethylene or nylon. Generally, polyethylene and nylon turfs can stand up to different weather conditions while retaining their colour and texture. [Read More]

Timber Flooring | 4 Shrewd Steps To Instantly Restore Greying Timber Floors

Posted on 18 May 2016

Timber flooring represents unparalleled aesthetic appeal in any room it adorns, but the sun's days can cause it to turn grey and look dramatically discoloured. Strong sunlight can even weaken your timber floors by causing them to warp and sag. This guide is designed to help you refinish your greying timber flooring to restore it to its original appearance. Clean The Floors Your first step is to get rid of dust, dirt and debris from the floors to ensure that your efforts are successful. [Read More]

Choosing hard wearing flooring for your rental property

Posted on 17 May 2016

For rental property owners, it's important to choose fittings and fixtures that stand up to wear and look great no matter how they are treated. It's not an ideal investment to place down light coloured carpets that become stained or wood laminates that become scratched and warped. Here are some things to look for when comparing hard wearing flooring options. Colours and tones  While a white or light coloured floor can be a good way to make a small space look larger, they also tend to show stains more easily. [Read More]

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Flooring Preparation Tips

If you’re looking to change flooring in your home, you may need to put some thought into the state of the floor under the covering you want to use. You can’t always simply remove your existing floor covering and just whack down a new carpet, wooden floor or piece of tiling. Sometimes, you need to do some preparation work on the floor, especially if you want to use a different type of flooring material than you’ve had down in the past. My name is Dave, and I like to spend my spare time working on projects around the house. I've learned a lot over the years about laying new flooring and, in my experience, preparation is key to getting a good looking floor. I started this website to share some of the things I've learned on flooring projects - hope it helps you create the floor of your dreams!

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