If you are planning to carry out alterations to your home (or your neighbour is planning modifications to their home) that will affect a shared wall or boundary, it’s likely that you will have heard of the Party Wall Act. Introduced in 1996, this piece of legislation is designed to protect t
For decades, the default refrigerant of choice in HVAC systems was R-22. This refrigerant was a replacement for older CFC based gases, which were phased out because it was discovered that they were bad for the ozone layer. Sadly, as with many man-made compounds, it was later found that
When you are looking to sell your home you will generally come up against a pretty competitive market place where a quick sale is sometimes difficult unless you are offering a particularly low price or have something very unique about your home. There are many different things you can do to
Putting a new roof on your house is one of the most expensive projects that you can take on. It is also one of the most important because you don't want your roof to start leaking. A leaking roof can lead to more expensive problems. If your roof is past its prime and it is time to replace it you
Hurricane and tornado season can be a nerve-wracking time for homeowners. You may not live in an area that is directly in the path of these types of violent storms, but that won’t necessarily keep you safe from occasional heavy winds and rain. Your roof is the one thing that can provide your
A French-inspired "fit for a king" bedroom captures a touch of elegance and would certainly wash all the stresses of even the most difficult day. It offers you the opportunity to escape the strains and stresses of modern life to a charming vintage bedroom rich in retro appeal. It’s fantastic,
The art of landscaping requires time, patience, and plenty of practice. However, it is not impossible for a beginner to achieve amazing things. The main thing to remember is that it may take several tries with plenty of trial and error, but a great thing will happen if you do not give up. When fir
There is no doubt buying your dream home is an exciting and joyful experience. Sadly, it can also turn out to be your worst nightmare. When planning to buy a property you want to be sure you are purchasing a house with no unforeseen pest issues that can significantly devalue the property. What most
If you notice water stains running down walls or extending across ceilings, there might be a leak in your roof. In these cases, you should fix it immediately to avoid bigger issues such as damaged ceilings, destroyed insulation, and mold. If the homeowners deal with these problems right away, the
Owning a home is a huge responsibility. There is so much to take care of and so many things that can go wrong. Hot water heaters, air-conditioning units, septic systems, sump pumps, garbage disposals, dishwashers, plumbing - any one of these things can break down at any time, causing instant - and
