On a Small Budget, What Is the Most Effective Way to Change the Feel of My Home?
On a small budget the most effective job is a single feature wall; then come a clean coat of paint, the right light, mou…
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Choosing a Renovation Company: What Matters Besides the Quoted Price?
Look at the content of the quote before the price: items of work, materials, time, payment plan, guarantee and completed…
What Has to Be Done to Completely Renew Old, Worn Walls?
A worn wall is renewed in six steps: stripping, scraping, repair, primer, filling and sanding, then paint or wallpaper.…
Which Wall Covering Is Easiest to Clean in a Home with Children?
In a home with children vinyl-surfaced wallpaper and washable paint are easiest to clean; on the lower wall, paint over …
What Should I Check When Taking Over a Finished Renovation?
A renovation is taken over in daylight, room by room, against the items in the quote; defects go on a written list.…
My Walls Look Empty: What Can I Do for a Modern, High-Quality Look?
The most lasting way to fill an empty wall is to work on the wall itself: one feature wall, mouldings, a textured finish…
My Walls Have Cracks: If I Have Wallpaper Hung, Will the Cracks Show Again?
Hairline cracks do not show under non-woven wallpaper; wide, moving cracks covered without repair show through the paper…
I Bought an Old Home: Where Should I Start the Renovation?
In an old home wiring, plumbing and damp are checked first; then essential work, budget and order are settled. Decoratio…
Home Renovation: One Company or Separate Tradesmen?
For a multi-trade renovation one company has the edge: order, schedule and responsibility sit in one place. For a single…
What Should Be Renovated Before Moving into a Newly Bought Home?
Before moving in, finish the work that makes dust and cuts off the water: services, bathroom and kitchen, flooring and p…
How Can Hairline Cracks in Walls Be Prevented?
Filler and paint close a hairline crack only for a while; the lasting solution is to cover the wall with glass textile o…
In an Old Home, Is Wallpaper or Paint the Better Choice?
In an old home the condition of the wall decides: non-woven wallpaper or glass textile for cracked, uneven walls, paint …