Author: Roger Walker
Roger Walker is a lifelong DIY enthusiast and home improvement expert. With over 20 years of hands-on renovation experience, he's tackled everything from kitchen remodels to building custom furniture. Roger loves sharing his knowledge to help others create their dream homes.
How to best place your TV for optimum viewing
Are you thinking of decorating your living room? What is more important – the décor or the television set? You can consider both when decorating and find the ideal place for your TV with this handy guide. Important considerations When choosing the ideal spot, there are two important things to consider: power and light. You […]
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How to Prepare for Moving Abroad
Moving abroad can be daunting, but by learning about the area you are moving to, you can make the transition a lot easier. You should do as much research as possible on your destination to prepare for the move. Learn about the local culture, customs, and interesting facts to get acquainted with your new surroundings. […]
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How to Use Your Garage as a Garden Room
Did you know that you can use your garage space as an additional garden room. This works well if your garage building extends into your garden. By having patio doors and some windows placed into your garage installation you can then use this space as an outdoor room. It needs to look the part which […]
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Three Ways to Care for your Mental Health
Mental Health is something that we all need to look after – here are three practical ways that you can do exactly that… Diet – The food that we eat has an affect on our mood and our mental wellbeing. A healthy diet that contains all the good things we need is important to look […]
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Important Times to Call a Plumber
If you have a plumbing emergency, you need to get a plumber fast. Problems with plumbing can cause a lot of damage to your home, and it can even put you in danger. These are just a few of the important times to call a plumber. If your water bills are unusually high, check your […]
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Things to Consider When Buying Your First Property
Buying your first home is a big step, so it’s essential to consider everything. From how long it will take you to get to work to how much time you will have to spend on maintenance, there are a lot of factors to keep in mind. There are many important things to think about when […]
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How is Wood Harvested?
The methods used to harvest wood differ depending on where it is grown. Some countries, such as Canada, rely on water transportation, while others prefer rail transport. A felling machine, which uses chainsaws and shears to cut trees, usually works on small trees of less than 20 inches in diameter. Others specialize in delimbing and […]
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What Causes a Drain to Backup?
When your drain backs up, it could be a clog. This is caused by solid objects that get lodged in the pipe. These objects could be wipes, hairballs, grease or other household items. They could also be an accumulation of waste materials. Many older homes have clay or cast iron piping. This deteriorates over time […]
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Questions to Ask Yourself when Choosing a Tree for your Garden
Something that many of us love to have in our garden is a tree. Trees can bring beauty to a garden and are a joy to watch throughout the seasons. If you are looking for the right tree to plant in your garden, here are some things to consider beforehand… What do you want the […]
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Having some Oak in the house is essential.
Oak trees are some of the most hardwear, long living and largest trees that this country can produce. It takes several decades before the Oak is up to full maturity but when it does it it soon starts to spread out with its thick branches. It’s one of the most easily accessible trees for climbing […]
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