We often turn to paint, wallpaper and furniture to do the talking in our homes, but should we actually be looking down? Here are some of the most unique flooring options to make your home stand out.
Go Natural
Natural weaves made from coir, sisal and seagrass are becoming more and more popular, as they come in a range of styles, colours and even prints. If you’re loving the rustic farmhouse look and want flooring that gives you a tweed feel, then sisal could be the one for you. It’s a great alternative to traditional wool and comes as either large rope or thin cord. It also takes wonderfully to dye, so you can experiment with colours such a silver, pewter and white.
Concrete
Industrial chic is big, and what better way to achieve the look than with concrete flooring? Ideal Home have referred to it as effortlessly … Read More
When you hear the words Swiss Army Knife, chances are you think of the legendary Officer’s knife. And that legend continues with the Handyman pocket knife. If you’re handy, then you know that the call to come fix something can come at any time. So whether you’re hard at work or hard at play, always keep the Handyman with you. Its 24 functions are always ready, so you will be too.
The first concern is often cost and is a valid one. A small tool set for the first time homeowner should be able to be assembled for $200 – $300 and can be spread out over time as necessary. This is a small cost for the returns it can offer – quick, easy repairs and easier work on everyday tasks. A homeowners tool set can be put together for much less, but be aware that cost usually correlates to quality – low cost tools are usually of low quality and will often either not do the job or at best make the task much harder. Be prepared to buy not the most expensive, professional quality, tools but a collection of good quality tools intended for occasional use by a homeowner.
As temperatures fall and wind speeds rise along with the price of fuel, it’s time to consider plugging those gaps which are so often a feature of London’s millions of sash windows.
A handyman or handywoman is a skilled jack of all trades” who can complete a wide range of repairs or home improvement jobs.
Choosing and using paint colors can be frustrating and confusing for many reasons. The human eye can distinguish between millions of colors yet, whether despite that or because of it, the most enormously popular colors in interior paint are white and beige.
I built myself a table for sewing and quilting that fits my machine perfectly and gives me a flat, smooth surface to work on and I just love it!
If the power supply / charger for your laptop or net-book starts to fail intermittently the chances are that it’s because the insulation of the cable is broken where it connects to the power supply causing short circuits.
Awhile ago, I started looking for a new pressure washer to use around the house. I’m no professional; I was just thinking of cleaning the deck, the sidewalk, the vinyl siding. You know, basic homeowner stuff, once or twice a month.
TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2013 /CNW/ – HGTV Canada’s top series of 2012 returns in search of Canada’s best handyman. In the new season of Canada’s Handyman Challenge, HGTV celebrities Bryan Baeumler (Leave It To Bryan), Scott McGillivray (Income Property) and Paul Lafrance (Decked Out) are teaming up as judges along with HGTV newcomer Jennifer Robertson (Little Mosque on the Prairie, Mr. D) as host. The competition is amplified this season as contestants battle it out for the all-new $25,000 prize. Canada’s Handyman Challenge premieres on Tuesday January 22nd at 10pm ET/PT on HGTV Canada.