Interior Design

There are plenty of hazards around us. At home, we face the risk of tripping, slipping and falling down the stairs, which would usually lead to bumps and bruises. Sometimes, a tumble down the stairs can lead to far more serious injuries, such as concussions and broken bones. Fortunately, it does not take much to […]

Flooding can come at any time and through different means, leaving a trail of destruction in your home. It doesn’t even matter how high your unit is; you can still experience the damage that water can do in your house. Fortunately, you can prepare for such an event in your own apartment and either prevent

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is the season for celebrating the joys of family and holiday traditions. It is difficult to imagine the season without one of these best-known traditions: decorating the Christmas tree. From finding the perfect tree to unboxing the decorations, to opening the perfectly wrapped gifts placed at

Lighting a fire in your living room has two obvious challenges. First, how do you not set your house on fire? Secondly, how do you stop smoke from spilling into the room? The fireplace has managed to solve those two issues as it is made from materials that do not burn, and it sends smoke

It’s not easy to pack up everything and move to a new place. Whether it is within the same city or hundreds of miles away, it will take much time and effort to get it done. This can be very difficult for some people. It can be even more difficult if you make mistakes in

In a world obsessed with productivity, it’s sometimes difficult to find time for some much-needed rest and relaxation. That’s why when you do get that precious opportunity to finally get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you have to make the best of that time. Some people equate quality vacation with time

Any project in your home’s exterior requires some protection from expensive water damage and leaks. Flashing is the primary construction detail that will form a protective seal over your building’s joints from all kinds of water damage. Roof flashing is installed in the roof’s valleys and peaks and along its edges, chimney, and vents. The

Physical stores are under threat of becoming almost obsolete because of the growing trend of online shopping. People don’t want to spend hours just going to a shop, talking to a merchant, then going back home. But there’s still hope for the physical store, and there are ways, both simple and profound, to selling the

Concrete is a mix of sand, water, coarse aggregate, chemical admixtures, and cement. Several elements will determine the strength and durability of a concrete structure. The primary one among these is the method of concrete mixing you will choose for your construction. Although most contractors think that mixing concrete is easy, its proper mixture is

Some people are naturally superstitious, and they believe that their actions and even the placement of certain things in their homes will bring bad or good luck in their lives. In Chinese tradition, this ancient art and science that is concerned with boosting the “energy” of your homes is called Feng Shui. If we are