Home Planning and Digest

Image source: www.sierracustombuildersinc.com Most large purchases like cars, boats, or electronics go down in value as they age. Conversely, a home usually increases in value over the years, especially if it has been well maintained. And if your home’s value has increased substantially by the time you’re ready to move to another place, you may [...]

If you have a growing toddler at home, I bet you see cluttered toys around the house everyday. And you might be thinking of installing a built-in cabinets where you can keeps the toys when they are not in use, but you just can’t because you are on a tight budget. That’s where D-I-Y (Do [...]

1. Build your dream home. Building your dream home does not necessarily mean that you involve only your engineers, architect and designer. Most importantly, your family should be involved in this to. Ask them about the style and look that they would like to have for a home. Gather all your inputs to achieve your [...]

  Don’t get me wrong…..drapes are nice when you’re up for that late nap you’ve been saving up your sleepless days for. There’s just something about waking up in a cool room with heavy drapes blocking out the unforgiving sun that rejuvenates the body……well, for some. But when it’s time to take down those drapes [...]

Have you thought about getting a whirlpool bathtub? They can have therapeutic uses, or you may be interested in one just for entertainment and enjoyment. There are numerous kinds of whirlpool bathtubs offered in the market today. You have to select the one that fits your resources and one that is appropriate for your home. [...]

  Want to save on that staggering water bill? Try installing a shower! Here are some standard facts about tubs and showers. a)      A full bathtub holds an average of 140 liters of water b)      Standard showers dispense 20-60 liters per minute c)       Shower heads with restrictors dispense 10-15 liters of water per minute If [...]

For your bathroom, should you buy a ready-made, ready-to-install shower stall or build the frame and tile the bathroom yourself? Like almost everything in home design, this decision largely depends on your budget and taste. Tiled shower stalls are built from scratch, so you can design them for any space and taste. However they are [...]

The type of flooring you choose can make a dramatic difference in the look and feel of your bathroom. You can choose to add low-voltage heating underneath the floor. The heated floor option can be “always on” or can be set on a timer with an on and off switch so that you can turn [...]

A bathroom sink and vanity are the centerpieces of a well crafted bathroom. The materials, finishes, and styles are the first things you will want to explore when choosing a bathroom sink: you can have traditional white porcelain sinks or glass, ceramic, granite or marble. Once you have chosen a material for your new sink [...]

Most men dream of having a bar at home to relax and have a drink after a stressful day at work. It is also a great way to entertain friends just before a formal dinner party, or when watching sporting events. Usually this is a semi open space attached to the living room and dining [...]