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What’s the Best Way to Monitor Your Home Security: Smart Home or Home Security System?
by James Cummings on May 21, 2019
Is security or convenience more important in protecting your assets? The two aren’t mutually exclusive. Here’s how to make an informed decision about monitoring the security of your home. Introductory home security systems - what comes in a starter kit? A smart home requires smart security. It’s not solely about being alerted to break-ins. Security systems can be tailored to tell the owner about fire, leaking pipes, changes in the climate and air conditioning. Any home security system installed after 2019 will provide remote monitoring. However, there are add-ons if you want something truly smart. Standard home security Most standard home security will have a keypad at the entryway, sensors and a piercing alarm. There are loads of extras which you can add, including: -Indoor and outdoor cameras - Backup batteries - Different alarm zones - Panic button - Fog ... Continue reading →
Home Spa Ideas | How to Turn Your Bathroom into a Spa
by Sally Smith on May 21, 2019
No need to book into a day spa when you can create your own spa experience at home. The fine bubbles of Villeroy & Boch’s whirlpool range gently stimulate circulation and soothe the body and soul. If you are in the position of being fortunate enough to have the means to set about making your bathroom look like a spa, then the only thing left to do is browse through all of the ideas to see which ones fit your personal vision. To help you out in this area, here are some key ideas for how to make your bathroom into a spa. Upgrade Shower Head When you don't have the room or funds to be installing something like a hot tub, then the next best thing is to upgrade your showerhead instead. There are some really incredible showerheads that can be obtained for affordable prices in today's market, heads that provide a strong jet stream for massaging purposes, heads that provide a waterfall type shower experience, and heads that have multiple settings to give ... Continue reading →
How to Clean a Bathroom Fast | A Step by Step Guide
by Sally Smith on May 21, 2019
Does cleaning the bathroom feel like the absolute worst house chore ever invented? Maybe you’re just looking at things in the wrong light. In fact, this is one of the simplest rooms to clean! Think about it: there’s running water available, the walls and floor are usually covered in tiles, and both the tapware and bathroom accessories are usually waterproof (or can otherwise be cleared away easily). There is usually no delicate furniture around that you must be really careful not to get wet. There is no other room in your house where you can literally splash water around without ruining anything! Splashing water around is really not the right approach, however. You want instead to get hold of the right bathroom products and be meticulous and swift in your approach – tackling one thing at a time. Read through the following sections for a quick and clear action plan to help you clean your bathroom in record time. 1. How to Clean a Toilet To ... Continue reading →
Creating a safe home for your family
by James Cummings on May 20, 2019
Creating a safe home for your family Home is the starting place of love, hope and dreams, so it’s only sensible to make the home base as safe as possible. Doing a home safety check at least once a year is a great strategy for reducing the risk of injuries around the house. Here are some ideas to get you started. Falls and trips Falling or tripping over something is the number one risk in any Kiwi home. We’ve all lost our footing at some point in our lives; sometimes there’s no damage at all, at other times it really hurts. To avoid falls, do a room-by-room check, then make some simple changes. Bathroom In the bathroom, secure rugs and bathmats with rubber backing to avoid slips. In the shower, having a non-slip mat and a handrail can help to avoid accidents. Staircases Stairs, both inside and out, are often a factor in falls. Keep them clear of trip hazards, have adequate lighting and make sure there are handrails. Outside steps need regular scrubbing or water ... Continue reading →
How to Rent Your Property
by James Kilvert on May 20, 2019
With over 25% of properties on the market for over 6 months in the UK, and nearly 10% on for almost a year, it is worth investing time in knowing what helps to rent a property and what your potential renters are looking for. We can see from the figures from Rightmove that these haven’t changed in the past few years, with changes between two and three percent each year that can be put down to general market fluctuations. Our property expert from a London estate agent has put together a few tips for improving the appeal of your property. Know your strengths If you own a beautiful historic looking building with period features but with a kitchen or bathroom that hasn’t been updated in a while, be sure to focus your letting on the historical aspect of the property. Just because other properties in the local market might be competing using their top of the range kitchen, doesn’t mean this is something you have to be trying to equal. Make sure you highlight your winning ... Continue reading →
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