Families often face with increasing needs of more space. In that case, they have only two options, either to move to a bigger house or to extend the liveable space in the present house. Moving to a bigger house means, disturbing your family and spending a big amount to buy larger property. You and your family may not want to leave that place as you feel comfortable there. Loft conversion is such a good idea, to have that extended space right...more
A carpenter is the person who works with wood to make different utility products like furniture, doors, boxes, tables and other things. Carpentry is the skill of making different things form wood. A carpenter uses different types of tools to make these things. A construction team must have a carpenter to do their woodworking jobs. Once the house gets ready, it is the job of the carpenter to make it more comfortable by making right furniture. It...more
While considering the flooring for your home, you have many choices. Carpet is one of the most popular choices here. Carpets are available in wide range of colours, patterns, designs, textures, shapes and sizes, choice is really great. Besides enhancing the looks of the room, carpets offer great comfort. Carpet fitting is very important part of carpet laying process. Without proper fit, a carpet does not give that look and comfort which is desired. Without proper fitting, life of the carpet also shortens. You can always call a professional for carpet fitting to make sure everything goes well. But you can also fit a carpet yourself if you follow the guidelines properly.Carpet UnderlayTo properly fit and extend the life of the carpet, a carpet underlay is very important. It is laid between carpet and floorboards or the concrete floor. Though buying a carpet underlay may seem to be expensive but it works as the shock absorber for the carpet. It also makes carpet more comfortable, increases soundproofing and heat insulation. Carpet underlay can be obtained in various thicknesses and densities. But underlay should not be too thick or too soft as it reduces the life of the carpet. A...more
Though nailing seems to be an easy job at first hand, but if you are not expert at nailing, you may injure yourself or simply spend a lot of time trying to do it the right way. To make the job easy, less time consuming and safer, you should know some tips and tricks of carpentry. Nailing is the basic carpentry job. If you follow these tricks and...more
Roofing is very important for your home in a number of ways. A roof provides structural support to your home while also controls air and heat flow, water ingress, and what is most obvious, provides surface protection. Generally, metal or asphalt roofing is done for homes depending on the needs. For this, the right material selection is very...more
Architects are creative professionals with scientific bent of mind, particularly having expert level knowledge in construction planning, design and allied activities. These professionals execute very specialized job related to building industry, involving the plan for safety of the occupants, plan for environment protection, provisions for easy movement. Hence, these people require thorough education and training in the field of architecture to understand building rules and design codes.The Architect's primary job is to understand your requirements and provide you with executable cost effective and livable building plan. They require licenses and accreditation as per the regulatory norms of the land.There are numerous software tools available for Architects to automate the process of design and drawing. You can visualize your building virtually using a 3d model, even before the construction starts. The Architects provide service in giving you the cost estimate, bill of material, time for completion and regulatory compliance. The charges for hiring the service of these people depend on the level of work you wish to assign. More detailed plan means more charges. From smaller task to...more
To make a house beautiful and comfy, you need to paint and decorate it. Painting and decorating is the integral part of maintaining a house. Before you start your painting and decorating project, you need to make certain preparations like selecting...more
A handyman is a person who is specialized in repairing certain things in your household. Range of works he's skilled at includes plumbing, electrical works, carpentry, metal works and others. In a way, a handyman is the jack of all. Mostly, a...more
I'm sure your answer to that is a big fat "NO".If you have ever considered installing an alarm system in your residence, you know that a correctly installed home security system can bring peace of mind to you by protecting your home, your family and...more
In this economy, of course no one likes the idea of spending money, but in some cases, you do need to. One area that most parents don't feel like passing up on is that of kids' beds and it makes a great deal of sense. When your child outgrows their...more
Do you have an old shed sitting in your backyard that has seen better days? Has it past its life expectancy? Has the original paint job made way for a more prominent color called rust? Well, if you have answered yes to just one of these question, I...more
Candle lanterns come in a host of sizes, styles, colors, shapes, and price ranges. With that being said, if you are looking for that WOW! factor at your next event, you cannot afford not to add candle lanterns to your décor. It does not matter...more