2018

How to Make Your Summer Barbecues Cooler

Any social gathering in your back garden is great if the weather is not too hot. With such good summers to enjoy cooking outside, Australia is known the world over for its love of barbecues. Of course, if you are inviting friends and family over for a barbecue, then you will want to create a convivial and laid-back atmosphere. This can be harder to achieve when the sun is strong, unfortunately.

The Advantages Frameless Shower Screens Offer Over Shower Curtains

If your shower screen has become old and you are deliberating on replacing it with a new one, you should stop right in your tracks. Rather than sticking to this type of shower enclosure, you may want to deliberate on upgrading to a frameless glass shower screen. Shower curtains may keep most of the water off your bathroom floor, but they do this with some drawbacks attached to them. Frameless shower screens, on the other hand, may cost more but they do have an array of pros that make them a worthwhile addition to your bathroom.

Four Common Blind Types

Although vertical blinds are a common enough feature of showrooms and offices, they appear a little old fashioned in homes. Don't opt for the first set of blinds you see when you are working out new window treatments for your home. Instead, you should consider the relative merits of the various types of blinds that are on offer, especially if you have more than one window in your home that you need shading for.

Interior Design: Three Critical Considerations for Curtain Selection

If you are planning on enhancing your interior design by installing new window coverings, you should think about purchasing curtains. Curtains are favourable in comparison to alternative treatments because there are countless product designs. These coverings are also relatively inexpensive, and they are easy to install without professional assistance. However, you should note that the appearance and functionality of the curtains will depend on the specific products chosen. Here are some considerations to help you select the best curtains.

Is It Time to Invest in a Self-Storage Unit?

A self-storage unit can be a great investment for anyone, but especially for those who live in a small home or apartment and for those who need either short-term or long-term storage. While having a home that's overrun with 'stuff' is a sure sign that you need to invest in such a unit, there are other reasons to consider putting some things in storage. Note a few other times when such a unit might be the right choice for you.