As we move towards the path of sustainable living, so does our ways in building and upgrading our homes. If you’re looking for great alternative building materials that look like its traditional counterparts but are made with sustainable materials, we’ve got a quick list for you right here. Wooden Floors Changing the flooring of your
As all decorators will assert, the window treatment you choose for your rooms will make or break your entire décor. There are three types of window treatments, including soft, hard, and combination treatments. Hard window treatments comprise those made using hard materials such as vinyl or wood such as shutters, blinds, and shades. Soft window
The event of June 14, 2017, will remain etched in the minds of Britons as one of the worst fire tragedies of modern times. Families lost their homes in the Grenfell fire tragedy that killed 72 people. Sadly, it takes a disaster of humongous proportion, such as the one on June 14, 2017, to remind
There is a certain expectation when it comes to outdoor decor. It should be durable enough to withstand the impact of outside weather conditions or other external factors. While the vast majority of the fixtures that you can find out there can fulfill this requirement, some can use a little bit of help along the
Bathrooms can make or break the guests’ impression of your establishment. For restaurants, malls, hotels and business centres, having clean and impressive-looking toilets and bathrooms can make a huge difference in their success. Also, privacy is key, so toilet partitions are a priority in NZ and many other areas. In the hotel industry, close attention is
Ensuring furniture stays at its peak for a long time takes some work. From tables to chairs and couches, from priceless family heirlooms to inexpensive furniture settings awaiting the return of your child from college, the furniture will not survive dust, for example. Knowing how to preserve it will help to save you money. What
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released “25 Years of Worker Injury, Illness, and Fatality Case Data,” which reveals that since 1972, there has been a downward trend in the number of workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities among U.S. employees. Workplace Safety Incidents in the Past 25 Years In the past 25 years, about 1.5 million
Some people clean up rubbish; others clean up decaying human corpses and mangled flesh. The job of a crime scene cleaner is truly fascinating – if not a bit, well, dirty. Imagine this: a man dies a horrible death. Nobody finds his body for a couple of weeks. Who cleans up the gunk that used
Homeowners looking at possible home improvement projects should consider having a loft conversion. This is a great way to extend the home and create extra space in the property without purchasing more land or making any major construction. Loft conversions also come with even more valuable perks on top of giving homeowners extra space. Here
Ask people what’s the most stressful event in their life, and they would say moving homes. Ask women what’s the next difficult event, and they would tell you straight out that it’s pregnancy. So, how do you deal with two life milestones happening at the same time? Here are tips for an easy relocation while
