Well I won't take the full blame for it (I mean you do tend to come under pressure from your parents to choose a "stable" career while still in school), but I really think I may have missed a trick in terms of my initial career choice of going into the financial industry (insurance). I think my true calling may perhaps have been in design, particularly interior design as was the slight indication .... {{ Continue Reading }}

Our home is our safe space, a place where we can relax and be completely ourselves in this hectic world. However, over time the monotony of your home may bore you. That's why so many people are opting for upgrading and modernizing their homes. The remodelling and rebuilding industry has experienced a real boom in the recent years. (more…).... {{ Continue Reading }}

Renovating your home to be more energy-efficient will make your wallet happier and thicker. What may come as a surprise is that energy-efficient homes can also be more comfortable on a day to day basis. Changes that you can introduce range from water-saving practices to switching to solar. Options are many and available for every budget. (more…).... {{ Continue Reading }}

Home design specialists DM Design has taken a look into the architecture of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness to see how they differ, and what great buildings and history there are within these cities. (more…).... {{ Continue Reading }}

As your kids get older, there will come a time when you need to upgrade their space. Out with the toy box and the train set, and in with the things that will give them a sense of having their special place in which to lounge and relax. (more…).... {{ Continue Reading }}

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Well it's certainly not the case across the board with all prospective and current homeowners in the entire world, but generally there tends to be some gravitation away from the white picket-fenced home deep in suburbia more towards multi-functional, dynamic living spaces which are closer to the city's CBD and all that comes with that location. (more…).... {{ Continue Reading }}

A washing machine is taken for granted in most homes these days, and in some businesses, too. In homes where there are children it is an essential appliance that has a hard life. Many are used on an almost daily basis, which means they are on the go for many hours in a given year. It could arise the need to be checked by an electrical repairs and installations expert on a regular basis. This n.... {{ Continue Reading }}

A break in can be a traumatic event, especially if there are small children in the home. The thought of a stranger being in your house and going through your belongings is horrible for adults, so think what it must be like for the little ones. In many ways, a break in is a warning sign; a warning that while you thought your security was up to scratch, in fact it falls short. Of course, you can nev.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Making sure your home is safe for children and pets means ensuring sharp corners and edges are protected, electrical systems are out of reach, and many other details. However, once you are satisfied the interior is safe, what about the outdoors? Your garden is a place where your children will undoubtedly play, so it is important you are aware of what grows there. You may be surprised how many comm.... {{ Continue Reading }}