These bedbugs are a leading cause of allergies and asthma. Here’s how to fight back. Found in nearly all homes, dust mites like warm, moist areas – such as your bed. Experts estimate that up to 2,000 of these microscopic cousins to spiders can live in just one ounce of mattress dust. And that could […]
If you’ve ever had to shop for a gift for someone, you know how difficult it can be unless you have a sort of natural knack for gifting. Even that instinct might fail you in the case of a housewarming, an event fraught with both traditional and modern considerations. In this instance, it’s good to […]
It can be stressful to live your life as usual but keep your home looking its best. There are a few simple changes you can employ in your messiest spaces to improve your home’s overall tidiness. These are the main places to consider: The Junk Drawer Ah, the infamous junk drawer. Its very existence is […]
Cooking appliances are the heart of a kitchen. Ranges, ovens, cooktops, microwaves: all of these are critical to cooking, a kitchen’s primary purpose. For this reason, it’s very important to have cooking appliances that operate properly and efficiently. In this section, we’ll help you make intelligent choices when buying these products. For information stove fans […]
Kitchen and bathroom sinks and lavs are among the most utilitarian of all the fixtures in a home. Perhaps the hardest working is the kitchen sink, which is typically used at least an hour per day and can be subject to quite a pounding. Bathroom sinks are almost as busy though they generally don’t undergo […]
Thinking about installing kitchen cabinets? These illustrated step-by-step instructions will guide you through hanging both base cabinets and wall cabinets. If your handy with do-it-yourself projects, you may be able to install your own cabinets, but make sure you have all of the tools and materials you’ll need—and a strong helper—before you begin. If this […]
This expert, unbiased air conditioner buying guide will help you choose the best room or window AC unit. It includes advice on available types and features, and how to size an AC unit. Today’s window and room air conditioners are quiet-operating marvels of design that can do an excellent job of cooling rooms or confined […]
Glassware You can’t have your guests drinking out of dirty glasses, can you? Of course not! If your glassware has: Stubborn mineral stains: Try scrubbing them with potato skins. A little chip: Hold a flame under the tip of the crayon, letting the melted wax drip onto the chip. Floors Get your floors spotless now…because […]
Your holiday home may be kitted out with all mod cons, but don’t forget the basics. Make sure your guests stay in the holiday spirit: they don’t want to have to take time out from their stay to top up household supplies. Regularly ‘stock take’ and replenish supplies as necessary. Try and gauge from your […]
A well-equipped home makes for a happy holidaymaker, a stress-free holiday and more chance of a repeat booking, so it’s important to get it right. When you’re kitting out your holiday home ready for the arrival of your guests, put yourself in their shoes, maybe even ‘test drive’ it and enjoy a mini-break in your […]
