With the sunshine trying to make its 2016 debut and the coldest months behind us for another year, spring is officially on its way. That means it’s time for a spring clean, but what about the finishing touches? Here are three simple ways to bring this much-loved season inside your home; no matter what the weather’s doing!

Bring the outside in with a wall mural

One simple and relatively affordable way of changing the look and feel of an entire room is to invest in a wallpaper mural. As more and more manufacturers catch on to just how appealing these are to the savvy homeowner, the variety of designs on offer grows too. For a spruced-up spring room, select a sunrise, lake, garden, beach or forest design, like this one here from Art.co.uk. Be sure to pick a design that you won’t get bored of, and make sure you’ve got a spare pair of hands to help hang it. Watching the TV will feel so 2015 once you’ve got your mural to look at!

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Reconsider your seating choices

Getting the seating right in your home is no simple task. It’s pretty easy to end up with way too many options, or way too few. A good starting place is to take a step back from seeing your home as you do every day. Instead, see it from the eyes of someone visiting for the very first time. If you were invited to sit down, where would you sit? Where would you not sit?

If there is one seating area that just doesn’t appeal, get rid of it! It’s only taking up valuable space. Be bold and replace it with something a bit different; a brightly coloured deckchair, perhaps, or a high quality bean bag. The latter is an especially good option, as you can change the colour and material of the cover as the year progresses. You can visit Comfy Sacks to learn more on this. As for the rest of the home, ask yourself; is my office chair good for my back? Are the dining room table chairs getting a bit wobbly? You’ll be surprised the difference some upgrading and DIY work will achieve.

Invest in a window cleaner

Dirty windows go easily unnoticed in the darker months. However, once the sun starts peeping out from behind the clouds again, it does a great job of highlighting any grime. While you might not believe it, clean windows can let in up to 30% more light that dirty ones. If that isn’t enough to convince you, the general environment can shorten glasses lifespan. Cleaning your windows both outside and in could prevent problems in the future. Also, more light means more heat; especially useful if this winter’s heating bills came as a nasty surprise!

Once you’re done (or the window cleaner is!), consider installing some window boxes to brighten things up even more. You can head to your local garden centre if you want to get things up and running straight away. Alternatively, take a look at this handy article from The Guardian if you’ve got a bit more time on your hands and want to grow and cultivate your own.

A bathroom that you hate is a burden we wish on no-one. A place that should be your haven to relax, get comfortable and feel clean can often be anything but. Bad planning, degradation and poor plumbing can make it a room you’d rather avoid altogether. Having a bathroom you love is important, so we’re all behind a good total renovation. If you’re looking to transform your bathroom, our tips should help you do just that.

Preparation

Before you start gutting everything and paying money out anywhere and everywhere, make a checklist. Decide everything you need, who and how many this bathroom is meant to accommodate. If you’re looking to cut some costs, see what you’re willing to tackle with DIY sense and which you need professional help for. With each step further you take, consult your checklist. Going in without a plan is the quickest way to have a bathroom you’re far from happy with.

Budgeting

You might very well be willing to pay to have each and every inch renovated. If you have the cash to get your dream bathroom, then why wouldn’t you? However, that doesn’t mean you can just skip the budget. There’s no reason you should find yourself spending way too much on one aspect of the bathroom. That only means you might and find that you have to settle for less further down the line. No matter your financial situation and your plans, make sure you put a budget together and make sure you stick to it. There’s little worse than a half-finished bathroom.

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Plumbing

If you’re completely reshaping the bathroom, you might very well be beyond the realm of DIY or having an interior decorator. Plumbing is unfortunately notorious for companies who are willing to sell you down the river and get paid to sub-par work. Make sure you hire a plumber you can trust, with the proper accreditation. If they have recommendations you can trust then that’s even better. Don’t worry, there are plenty of great plumbers out there who’ll leave you with a bathroom running squeaky clean.

Renovation

Do you want your perfect bathroom but you’re not sure how to put it together? Could you benefit from the expertise of someone who knows exactly what they’re doing? The right renovator can be a god-send. They take everything you want and their expert knowledge to produce the exact bathroom of your dreams. Bathroom renovations are a big undertaking so don’t leave anything to chance. After all, you don’t want to be doing another renovation a few years down the line.

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Soak it in

Now that you’ve got your nice, lovely bathroom all put together, make sure you really enjoy it. What’s the point of having a glamorous bathroom or a luxurious bath if you’re not going to take the time to soak it in? Get yourself some of the most deliciously pampering products available. Bath salts, scented candles, get the whole lot going and just let your worries drift away. After getting this far, you’ve definitely earned it.

In just a few short weeks, spring will be here. It’s great that winter is finally ending, but before you jump for joy because it’ll soon be spring, it’s a good idea to give your home a ‘health’ check. Over the winter months when the weather is bad, our houses go through a lot, which is why it’s important to give them a once over come spring. It’s a good idea to check your home as soon as possible, so that if there is any damage, it can be treated asap. Else, if it’s left, it could end up leading to more severe problems.

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There are various areas of your home that you need to check, both inside and outside. That being said, the outside of your home is more important, as you’re less likely to notice any problems. If there’s an issue inside your house, the chances are you’ll spot it straight away. To give you an idea of all the most crucial areas to check, we’ve put together this useful guide. It includes all the info you need to give your home a once over, as well as how to deal with various issues.

Check your home’s foundations

The first thing that you should do is check your home’s foundations. This is the most important job, as if there is a crack or damage to them, water can seep into the concrete, causing all sorts of issues. The problems caused by damaged foundations can cost thousands to repair, so the sooner you spot any issues, the better.

Walk around your home, shining a torch on the foundations. What you want to look for is any cracks or other damage, or any areas where the concrete is darker, as this can mean that water is seeping in. To find out more about the best ways to check your home’s foundations, check out houselogic. If you notice anything unusual, don’t hang about, contact a foundations expert immediately.

Give your roof a once over

The next area that you need to check is your home’s roof. The best way to do this is by using a ladder to access it, that way you can have a good look. What you need to look out for are any tiles that are cracked or damaged, as well as any areas where there’s a tile missing. It may also be worth going inside your attic, to look for any areas where the light shines through, as this can be a sign that there’s a crack in one of the tiles.

If you notice any issues, such as a missing tile or a crack, it’s best to deal with it straight away. The good news is that if you’re a DIY pro, you can probably fix most roof problems yourself. You’ll just need a couple of replacement tiles and a nail gun to attach them. If you don’t already have a nail gun, check out TopNailerReviews to see which is the best model to go for.

Inspect paint and siding

Walk around your home, inspecting the siding and paint. What you want to look out for is siding that’s cracked or damaged and paint that’s bubbling or peeling. These are signs that during the winter, something has caused damage to your home’s protection – aka siding or paint. If there is any damage, it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. As without paint or siding to protect it, your home is more prone to the effects of the weather.

Siding can be easily replaced, so if it’s damaged, there’s no need to panic. Obviously, you can call in a professional to deal with it for you. However, it’s probably easier and cheaper to fix it yourself. As for paint that’s peeling or bubbling, the surface needs to be sanded and repainted with a specialist outdoor paint.

These are the most crucial home maintenance checks for spring. However, there are also a few others that you might want to do.

Organizing your home is one of the hardest things to maintain especially if you have young kids who loves to play with things they can grab at home. That’s why it is easier to keep things out of their reach especially those valuable items that are breakable vases, music instruments like fender ukulele, collector items, glass ornaments and more.

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When it comes to organizing you must know which room needs more attention and will require a long way to do so. Kids room are expected to be full of clutter, toys and bed sheets sometimes are scattered around their room since they tend to play a lot with them so it must be organized accordingly, their toys could be keep in a large box or open cabinets that can blend with room decors. You can also use floor-level open plastic baskets to store socks and underwear. and in a young age kids must learn how to make their own beds in the morning and how to keep their room clean and organized.

If you are on a budget, you can still create an engaging, luxurious look to your home or apartment. This starts with your bedroom and how you accessorize and decorate this area. Luxury bedding, such as Croscill bedding, add both flair and pizzazz to your sleeping area. Bedding comes in a variety of styles, colors and patterns and can help shift your room from old fashioned to contemporary in the blink of an eye.

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If you have antiquated bedding, luxury bedding in satin is a fantastic upgrade. These bedding options offer a sleek and elegant appearance. Additionally, satin maintains its novel appearance for a longer period of time and repels dust so that it stays luxurious. Croscill decorative bedding is an option that has plump characteristics, giving your bed a fuller appearance. This is a wonderful attribute for your guest room in the house. Finally, make sure that the pillows and accessories around the room match the bedding to maintain uniformity and cap off your design.

Sometimes, a small alteration with your bedding can change the whole appearance of a room without the steep price. This is a fantastic alternative to a complete remodeling of a room, which can cost thousands of dollars. Incorporate your own style and personality into the bedding that you select whether it is of the satin or linen variety from Croscill or another brand.

Windows is one of the important parts of our home it provides our home with light, proper ventilation and warmth.   Installing energy-efficient window can minimize your cooling, heating and even lighting costs.

Our home is not fully finished yet, it is not even halfway to completion. The sole bedroom has no windows installed yet so when a typhoon or a strong rain came the water rain goes inside as well as the dirt; it is somehow dangerous especially when a strong wind blew.  There are times my father just nailed plywood to cover the window to keep us safe inside.

We have been planning to installed windows but because of budget constraints it never materialized.  One of the disadvantages of having an open window is we can’t leave the house for a longer period of time without the thought of someone might go inside our house coming through the open window.

Recently, my father lost his job so while waiting for another project to come he decided to installed one window in the bedroom even it is just going to be a temporary one since the window is facing the open field and it is really the center of attraction, my mother didn’t stop asking him to have it done because she fear our safety after a news of house thieves are encircling in the neighbourhood, and someone witnessing a man wandering around the houses near us.

He uses the left over woods to create and design the window frames, from a distance the window creates an illusion that it is a window glass but if you will look at it closely the window was just made of woods and thick plastic cover. Very creative isn’t it?

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A boat house is often a luxury for many people. In order to maintain the condition of the home, it’s important to keep it out of the water as much as possible. There are times when the home can be in the water and float as it’s called a boat house. However, there could be times when the home sits in too much water if the levels are higher. Boat house lifts can help keep the home out of water when necessary. There are a few tips to keep in mind when it comes to purchasing a lift so that you get one that’s best suited for the size of the home.

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The lift can be used to gently get the home out of the water so that the bottom can be cleaned. It also provides a way to make sure there are no damages to the structure of the home as these can allow water to get inside. If there are any damages, then you can repair them before putting the home back in the water. Decide on what kind of lift you want to get. There are manual lifts as well as those that are automatic. An automatic lift can often be a better option if you don’t want to exert as much effort in getting the home off of the water. If you use a manual lift, you need to make sure the power source isn’t around an electrical outlet. Measure the bottom of the home before getting the lift to ensure that you get the right size. There are various sizes of lifts to purchase, and if you get one that’s too big, the home could shift while on the equipment.

A stainless steel lift is likely the best kind that you can purchase. It won’t rust as much as other materials, and it will often last longer structurally. If there are cables on the lift, you need to make sure they are in tact and taken care of so that they are easy to use while lifting the boat in and out of the water. Some lifts come with a warranty in case something does go wrong.

Most homeowners ignored the importance of lighting when it comes to renovating their houses. It is important that lights should properly match to the color of the room because a proper lighting can emphasize the paint, decors, floors and other areas of your home.

Kitchen

Lighting is the integral part of any kitchen design since it is the busiest part of any house where food preparations are done. Proper lighting can make the kitchen more functional and enjoyable and furthermore food preparations often involves the use of sharp knives so having it will lit can reduce chances of injury.

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Living Room

Lighting for the central area of the home is very important since it is the central areas where people tend to watch television, chat, play games, read and spend time with their family as well as entertaining guests. Through proper lighting you can create a warm inviting space for everybody.

Bathroom

It is also significant to use proper lighting in your bathroom. Lower level lights should not be place on the ceilings if the extra lights are not positioned close to the vanity. If you put wall sconce as your supplementary light, then you can get rid of the dilemma.

Lighting should be cautiously planned to be able to make the designs of your home projected properly. Decorating is not that hard as you think because you always have an option you can decide for yourself, hire an interior decorator, or even buy magazines about decorating.

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It was just recently that my mother decided to move around stuff in our small living room, the speakers are just put together making it very cluttered in front the television. So she decided to move the pair of speakers at the end of our sofa chair, she taped the wires in the wall so they won’t be scattered in the floor.

The effect of moving the speakers are quite good idea because the sound coming from the speakers became obsolete and better. After moving speakers around I have thought that my sister need a dj equipment for beginners because her loud voice and skills in music are becoming better.

In case you haven’t watched TV or been online recently, the world has been hit by a do-it-yourself craze, and everyone seems to be jumping on the bandwagon! Single moms, dads, retirees, and everyone else on your block are trying to save a few bucks and do things themselves, and countless television shows and websites have sprung up to help. In some cases, this is perfectly fine—it can be as easy as changing the filter in your furnace or painting the walls of your home (if you have the patience). However, some things just aren’t meant for the amateur handyman or woman. And when it comes to installing vinyl windows, you want to turn to the experts!

For starters, new regulations on window installation have been established over the past few years. Many vinyl products are now energy-efficient and need to be installed in a particular manner in order to create savings for your energy bill. Having new energy efficient windows or appliances installed in your home will save you money on heating and cooling and cansometimes give you a tax refund, which will help out with the extra costs of hiring a professional. It’s also an environmentally friendly way to keep cool or warm in inclement weather—and the experts know how to ensure eco-friendly products.

Vinyl is otherwise known as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and is popular form of plastic that provides a number of great advantages when used as material for windows. Vinyl windows are more harm and scratch-resistant than their glass alternatives, and maintenance-free vinyl trimming means painting and scraping will be kept to a minimum. Vinyl is extremely resistant to harsh weather conditions, looks smooth and clear, and is very easy to clean with only soap and water!Another great benefit to the material is that it’s completely recyclable. If you were looking to purchase eco-friendly materials for your office, store, or warehouse, then vinyl would be a fantastic investment.

Many people mistakenly assume that having a window replaced is an easier task than installing a new one from scratch, when in reality the opposite is true. A lot more work is put into the repair or replacement of an older window, so why not invest in entirely new upgrades, installed by a trained and qualified licensed professional, like the ones at George Kent Home Improvements you can click here to learn more about? It’s an investment in your home’s appearance, temperature, and curb appeal, as totally new windows drive up your house’s marketability to potential buyers.

Vinyl windows offer many benefits that make them one of the most popular choices, decades after their introduction in North America. They offer a high level of energy efficiency, require little to no maintenance, are extremely easy to clean, and are even recyclable when you’re done with them. These popular windows are worth the price for installment, and will hold up well to the test of time. So don’t throw away the benefits offered—seek help with installation from a quality company and leave the hard tasks to the experts.