Over the years, more and more people are steering away from traditional window furnishings such as drapes and curtains in favour of modern treatments like blinds and shutters. However, what some people may not realise is that shutters have been around for plenty long and used to be a staple in country style homes. Advancements in technology have now updated the look o
- If you've made the decision to buy a 'fixer-upper' (that is, a dilapidated house that you intend to renovate), it's important to proceed with caution. Here are two crucial steps which you should take if decide to make this type of investment. Invest in a building inspection One of the biggest issues with fixer-uppers is that they can often have problems which are not
- Whether you are remodelling your current residence or are in the midst of constructing your first home, one of the considerations you should have in mind is protecting the exterior walls of your brick structure. Siding is a common way of doing this, and you can choose from an array of materials ranging from timber to vinyl. Over the years, stucco has steadily grown in
- If you live in a part of the country that regularly experiences hurricane-strength winds and heavy rainfall, you're going to need to be extra careful when selecting the material used for building an external garage. Wood should be immediately dismissed since it isn't very strong and will suffer from moisture problems very quickly, which means that most people will be
- The value of a physical property on a plot of land depreciates with time, whereas the land it's built upon will generally go up in value. This is why buying land to subdivide can seem like a great investment opportunity, since you are left with numerous plots of land to sell. It's not quite so straightforward, and while the financial returns can be significant, it's a