Have you always wondered how a 1031 exchange works? If you're interested in doing a property swap, read on to find out what you can expect from the process. … Read More »

Home is where the heart is, which is why there’s no greater frustration than falling out of love with your property. If this does happen, finding ways to inject new energy and rekindle your passion for the property is essential. In an ideal world, though, you’ll do this without breaking the bank. Sound impossible? It needn’t be. Simply focus on the ABCs to unlock a new lease of life for your home. … Read More »

Some people hate it; some love it; however, the fact remains that virtually everyone prefers to live in a clean house as opposed to a dirty one. It requires patience, some time and effort to clean up any house, and many people have a lot of the things to do it to hand; the actual puzzle is determining how to clean your home on a budget. Cleaning services and supplies can be found aplent … Read More »

Sleep expert, luxury bedding and professional interior designer Jennifer Adams is back to answer your questions and provide some helpful advice! Today, Jennifer responds to a reader’s question about tips and strategies for how to best tackle the ongoing challenge of keeping her home neat and clea … Read More »

Owning any property is an achievement, but sometimes, simply having the deeds to the property isn’t enough: you want your home to stand out from the crowd, rather than just look like everyone else's. You want your house to turn heads for all the right reasons. This won’t just increase the value of the home; it’ll also make it a more enjoyable place to live too. It’s a good idea even if you have no intention of selling. But how do you do this? Below, we take a look at a few tried and tested ways to make your home stand out. … Read More »

If you are unsatisfied with the way your backyard looks right now, do not despair, the most important this is that you own such a desirable plot of land. It could have been disused for years but you can always spruce it up and restore its former glare to last you throughout the year. Summer barbecues don’t have to be the only activity that would take place here, as the improvements you install will dictate the way the garden is used in the future. In this article we look at some of the points to consider when making improvements and some techniques to make the most of your space. … Read More »

Being a homeowner comes with great rewards but also great responsibilities. Run-of-the-mill repairs and home maintenance tasks can feel mundane at times, so adding remodels or larger-scale upgrades to the list may seem like a cumbersome undertaking. However, regularly maintaining and updating a home pays off by keeping your home running efficiently, increasing your home’s value, and saving you money in the long-run. In this article are some ideas to improve your home and make it feel new again. … Read More »

Has your dream home become your worst nightmare? Once upon a time, you might have felt nothing but love and joy for the home you are living in. Life might have been all sunshine and rainbows, happy thoughts and relaxed feelings. But over time, your feelings might have changed. Instead of love and joy, you might feel hate and frustration. Instead of sunshine and rainbows, your life might now be akin to rain clouds and thunderstorms. Your once dream home might now have become your worst nightmare, and these are just a few of the reasons why. … Read More »

It’s said that genius is the ability to see opportunities where others only see problems. “Working smart” might be something of a cliche to some, but for us, hard work always gets better results when combined with a little preparation and organization. Putting a plan together, having all the tools you need, and getting the help you require for specialized jobs, can ultimately save you time and money as you work on beautifying your home, workspace, or studio. … Read More »

If you’re in the process of selling your home, you’ve probably got a list of small repair and home improvement jobs you want to do before inviting buyers to visit. Everybody knows that a clean bathroom can dramatically improve the price offer, even if the equipment isn’t brand new. This article looks at 4 things that could be affecting interest in your home that you may not have considered. … Read More »