DOs And Donts Of DIY Bathroom Renovation

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A bathroom needs to be functional and practical, but also beautifully designed, having in mind that it is, among others, a place to relax. Mistakes made at the beginning of the renovation process will leave you with uncomfortable bathroom space for years. It is necessary to pay enough attention to the design of bathroom space, fitting details and storage space.

Make a plan

Before the renovation starts, it is important to make a plan in order to avoid the problems that renovation entails. The complete process of renovation can last anywhere from 10 to 14 days, so you will have to take the time off from your work and to adapt to usage of the other bathroom in your home, especially if your family is big.

Don’t buy inadequate furniture

The bathroom is a place where in a short period of time the temperature and humidity can significantly change. Therefore, it is important to use materials that are designed and manufactured to meet these requirements: water-resistant and pressed materials, properly treated wood, waterproof sealants, glass with appropriate characteristics, floor tiles that are not slippery.

 

Provide enough light and ventilation

In order to make your bathroom look bigger, make the window bigger, if you have one. The more natural light you have the bigger your bathroom will look. If you are not able to make the window bigger or there isn’t one; use artificial lighting and match the colours to imitate the natural light.

Choose the shower curtains wisely

The shower curtain visually reduces the space. To avoid this problem you can replace the shower curtain with a transparent glass shower. If this is not possible, a clear shower curtain will have less effect in reducing the space. Check out some more design ideas here.

Do sit in the bathtub before you buy it

Bigger is not always better. A bathtub length of 150 cm is quite sufficient for most people. It offers plenty of space to stretch out and to enjoy. Evaluate the slope for the back and support for the neck. A two-person bathtub needs to have slopes on both sides, and the tap should be in the middle. If you have enough room only for a small bathtub, buy as deep as you can find.

 

Don’t forget the storage space

You would not want to run from the shower to the closet in the other room just to get the towel. Bathroom furniture like closets and shelves allow you to store your towels, cosmetics, scented candles and even plants, easily. Beside this, bathroom furniture can be very decorative.

Consider water consumption

Bathrooms consume more water than any other room in the house; you should consider reducing the water usage, which will have a positive effect on your budget.

Showers with a smaller shower head often spend a lot less water than those with a bigger one. One of the biggest consumers of water in the household is the toilet. Older toilet models use up to 10 litres per flush. Today there are new models with two buttons, for lower and higher consumption. These systems deliver significant savings in water consumption.

Don’t overestimate yourself

If upon reading this, the task seems a bit daunting to do it yourself, you can seek advice from Sydney-based bathroom renovation experts. Consulting the architect or interior designer, prior to renovating the bathroom can be useful. They will help you with adequate positioning of sanitary facilities, bathroom furniture and other equipment.

Bathroom renovation is a slightly demanding task, but you shouldn’t be afraid of it if you have any previous experience in DIY projects. Sure, it might take you a bit more time if you decide to DIY, but as long as you plan ahead and evaluate your skills, there shouldn’t be any problems along the way.


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Finding Use for Your Old Furniture

Guest Post by Ella

If you have decided that your house needs some furniture clearance that is a wonderful idea. Not only will you find more space for improvement, but also refresh the look of your home and feel better about it. Before you get down to this job, however, there is one very important thing you have to decide - what to do with your old furniture, which you no longer have need of.

There are few things you should definitely consider for your discarded furniture. It is simply wrong to have dome domestic clearance service just haul it away to a landfill when there are other options for it. Consider the fact that even though you have no need of this furniture, someone else might find it useful! Here are few possibilities for you to consider:

• Charity - one of the most humane things you can do is donate your old furniture to a charity organization. There are certainly few of those around you can consider. What makes this option so great is that your furniture will be used by someone else who wouldn’t normally be able to purchase it. You are doing good not only by provide clearance to your home, but also providing for those in need. Some charity organizations may even provide a van and people who can come at your door and take the furniture, so that is one more benefit you should keep in mind.

• Give away to students - if you live nearby student residences and campus, you can definitely consider giving away the furniture to students. Not all residences come equipped with everything, so it is definitely a good thing to donate the furniture to students who will surely find good use of it. Rents are high enough for them already, so if you do this good you will surely find people who will be thankful you had furniture removals.

• Pass to family and friends - if the furniture you are clearing from your home is not in terrible shape and can still be used, you can consider giving it away to family or friends. You can save them some money by providing them with a piece of interior they need and can use. Furniture can easily be re-upholstered to fit any interior theme so it is definitely worth it to ask around.

• Rummage sale - this is another good option that you should keep in mind. Rummage sales are usually held at local schools and churches. Their goal is to raise money for a charity, which is what makes them so great. You will feel good contributing to a great cause, and all you will likely be asked to do is haul your furniture there. This is a great option to consider when your furniture removal is mostly focused on a single piece, which does not warrant a garage sale on its own.

These 4 options you have for your old furniture are definitely worth considering. You will do a lot of good to someone if you consider them, instead of just dumping your old furniture.




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Keeping Your Home in Good Repair

Do you and your husband have a plan for keeping your home in good repair?  In most cases, the husband should take care of home repairs.  His masculinity makes him more suited to these tasks.  But perhaps in some way the home repairs are left unattended by a husband.  Shall you, as homemaker, leave the tasks alone or undertake some for yourself?

When the home is in good repair, it makes your children feel loved and helps them to be more pleased with their surroundings.  Some things the homemaker could do to help keep her home in good repair is to set some money aside each month for home repairs.  Maybe there are walls that need patching--you can buy a little spackle and a small putty knife.  There is even spackle that goes on pink and turns white when it dries so you know when you can apply a second layer.  After filling up holes and cracks with spackle, you can paint the spots with primer before you paint it with regular paint.

Some other small tasks you can do are to tighten loose screws around the home, such as on tables and chairs and maybe even beds.  If you have a little son, let him come with you as you do these tasks so he can see how to do them and one day take over for you.  If you don't know how to do something, look it up on the internet.  There are even lots of videos available on sites such as Youtube that will show you how to do many things.  I have a toilet that keeps getting clogged, and I've had an awful time with it.  But I learned from a video online how to take care of it just right.

For bigger tasks, you may need help.  Don't be afraid to ask friends, neighbors, family, or people from church for help with your home repairs.  It is OK to need help from others, and it is a blessing to your family and those who visit you to keep your home in good repair.

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Free Furniture for Those in Crisis

Okay, now I don't know exactly how this works...just passing along some information. Looks like this can help you if you need some furniture for your home, or if you have some furniture you don't need, you can donate it. Unfortunately, they don't have a furniture bank in my state, but hopefully this is useful to my readers!
http://www.furniturebanks.org/



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