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Credit: Sarah Pflug via Burst  It’s easy to get inspired by all of the home improvement projects that you see in online magazines and your social media feed. You want to redesign your whole home, but you just don’t have much of a budget to work with.  Don’t worry. You can still manage to make some big changes without spending very much at all. Here’s what you can do: Stay Away from Serious DIYs If you want to stay within a strict budget, you should stay away from serious DIYs that you would normally leave to the professionals, like plumbing…

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Your house is your sanctuary, a haven where you unwind and relax. It contains cherishable and unforgettable memories of you and your loved ones. Therefore, you must take care of your home for it to last long. Unfortunately, certain elements such as seasonal change threaten the maintenance of your house and can deteriorate it gradually. Unless you know how to keep up with these changes, you may have to give up your haven. That is something no one wants.  The change in climate and temperature can wreak havoc on the interior and exterior of your household. You may become a…

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Most people will agree that cars offer an unparalleled level of convenience. Still, they require proper service and maintenance, which do not always come cheap.  Nonetheless, even with proper care, cars will break down from time to time. At times, this will happen at the worst of times: when your pockets are empty.  How do you deal with unexpected car repairs? Here are some tips.  1. Get Credit At times, the best option to ensure you get moving again is to apply for a facility from lenders that extend quick loans to borrowers.  These lenders tend to allow online applications…

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The previous year has made us all drastically rethink the way we perceived our living space. From being a place of general relaxation, our home is now where we sleep, study, work and entertain ourselves for the foreseeable future. With most of us being cooped up in the home for months now, it’s no wonder that renovation projects are increasingly popular. As we spend more and more time indoors, we drastically rethink our relationship with our homes and think of ways to get more from our space. We now want sanctuaries that don’t just help us relax and unwind, but…

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When it comes to wardrobes design, big isn’t always beautiful. This is why you’ll need to put some thought into your preferred design to ensure that it remains functional and stylish at the same time. The money it will cost you to design a perfect wardrobe isn’t that different from an impractical one.  So, it is crucial that you pick a design that gives you your money’s worth. Modern wardrobe designs can either be ready-made or customized for your needs. With a customized wardrobe, you’ve got a lot of wiggle room when it comes to space, design, and style.  With standard…

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One of the most important rooms in the home deserves a makeover – this is how you make it calm and relaxing. Having a bedroom where you thrive and sleep really well is important for health and really raises the quality of life. But if you are not completely satisfied, there are a lot of small changes that can make a big difference. Here we have collected a lot of tips on how to make your bedroom more harmonious. 1. Keep it dark Sure, there are people who prefer to sleep in bright rooms, but we are programmed to sleep when it…

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Electric radiators can provide a host of benefits when you install them in your home or office. They work quickly, aren’t reliant on the whole heating system to warm up, and can save some money on bills by reducing the amount of fuel used periodically. For many people, buying electric radiators is like taking a step into the unknown, especially if you’ve been used to traditional heating systems with gas/oil for your whole life. So before you go getting a sleek new electric model, what should you do before buying electric radiators? Here is everything you should typically do, as…

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Cleaning is an unavoidable part of any business. And whilst it’s important to make sure that you clean your facilities and equipment regularly, we know you’d rather focus on more productive, interesting and profit-wielding things. So if you want to waste as little time as possible on cleaning, you may wish to avoid these three simple mistakes. Bad scheduling Inefficient cleaning is mostly down to bad scheduling. This could in part be down to not cleaning regularly enough. For example, if you run a small bakery, tackling all your display areas, counters and baking equipment daily will ensure that the…

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For many homeowners who are looking to make cost-efficient upgrades to their homes, doing the demolition component of the work seems like a great idea. Save a bit of money and have some fun smashing stuff, right? Not so fast… There are several risks (both physical and financial) that come with DIY demolition projects. Here are some of those dangers and why hiring a contractor is often the smarter move. Potential Health Hazards When you disturb construction materials through demolition, you put yourself and your loved ones in harm’s way. Contact with older paint can expose you to lead, and…

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If you are undertaking a DIY project then it is absolutely vital that you get the right tools for the job which you are taking on. Personally I have been getting involved in DIY around the home ever since I first bought my house and it is fair to say that it has been quite the learning curve. One of the most important things which I learned early on was the importance of using the right equipment. I was fixing a section of my roof and instead of using the stainless steel nails which are recommended, I used some old…

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