2018

I live in a house with very little outdoor space, but I still wanted to grow some of my own food, so I started a container garden on my patio a few years ago. The first year was a steep learning curve with a lot of trial and error, but I've learned a lot about growing vegetables in containers and believe it's a valuable skill for everyone to have. I started this blog to share what I've learned and provide tips for making the most of the outdoor space you have. You'll find posts on a range of topics, such as the nutrients required for healthy vegetable plants, how to prepare your soil, companion planting for natural bug control and succession planting to grow more vegetables in the space you have available. I hope you enjoy my blog.

How to Secure Your Home with Design and Practicality in Mind

21 September 2018
 Categories: , Blog

You may be proud of your home and believe that it is a shining example of good design in your neighbourhood. You may have paid particular attention to its maintenance and have invested heavily to enhance its kerb appeal. Nevertheless, you also understand that security is very important and that you need to add some shutters to provide a deterrent to those "bad guys." These components may not only physically deter some opportunistic criminals, but they can often turn them away at street level, as they see them from a distance. Read More …

What to Consider When Choosing Custom-Made Kitchen Designs

21 September 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Creating a custom-made kitchen design is an exciting process. Providing you find everything you need, you're going to enjoy a cooking space that makes life more convenient. Before you start the planning process, it's worth considering a few factors that could make your plans successful. Storage space From pots and pans through to food cupboard essentials, your kitchen stores an array of necessary items. To prevent your custom-made kitchen designs from resulting in clutter, it's worth considering how much storage space you need. Read More …

3 Smart Tips for Selecting the Most Suitable Window Roller Shutters for Your Home

28 August 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Window roller shutters will enhance the security of your home, improve its overall aesthetic appeal and even insulate it from the outside noise. However, just like any other home addition, you need to pay attention when shopping for window roller shutters for your home. That's because there are several options to choose from, so you need to think carefully about what you want. If it's your first time in the market for shutters, you can miss a few key components in your selection that would prove costly down the line. Read More …

Why Bathroom Carpets Are Difficult to Keep Truly Clean

10 August 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Most people have a carpet-free bathroom, opting for tiles or other smooth surfaces instead. This is mostly because they're much easier to keep clean and hygienic, which is obviously important in a bathroom. But as easy to clean as smooth flooring may be, it lacks the soft warmth of carpet, so you might decide you want to have it in your bathroom regardless. If you do, it's even more important to keep it clean than it is in any other room. Read More …

How an Interior Designer Can Help Even with Simple Projects

24 July 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Renovating your home or even just one room is a big project with lots to think about. While a lot of people hire professionals to help with the actual work, the planning is often something people do on their own. Part of the reason for that is the idea that interior designers are only useful if you're undertaking an ambitious, extensive or unusual redesign of your home. In reality, there's little truth in this, and an interior consulting company can help people with just about any home renovation project. Read More …