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How to Liven Up Your Home
Everyone wants to live in a home that they can be proud of. It is an amazing feeling to be complimented on how gorgeous your house is. Many people take a lot of pride in maintaining and updating their homes, and it is nice when hard work is noticed. Unfortunately, styles change multiple times throughout the years, and it can get extremely pricey to update and renovate a home. It was reported that an average homeowner can spend an average of $21,751 on just a kitchen renovation alone. Not many people have that kind of money just sitting around!
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Lifehack
Absolute Beginners: How to Clean Up After Painting in Oils
As a teenager, I struggled to teach myself how to paint with oils. Its various quirks and complexities outwitted my stubbornness and eventually overwhelmed me to the point where I swore them off completely, and I did not return the the medium for several years.
By Shaking Bird Art7 years ago in Lifehack
Learn How You Can Renovate Your Home without Burning a Hole in Your Pocket
Renovating your home can be an exciting venture and you can upgrade the look of your abode perfectly. However, renovating can be quite costly if you do not use the hacks and tricks to save money. Here are a few ideas which you can use to renovate your home without burning a hole in your pocket.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday
Who doesn't want free birthday presents? There are several restaurants and business that will give you discounts for revolving around the sun. Most of these companies require you to sign up to their free newsletters, and e-clubs to receive the benefits, but not all! I searched high and low for these deals, so enjoy! P.S. Make sure you are signed up beforehand, since most companies will not send the coupons if you sign up the day of your birthday.
By Oliver Noah Johnson7 years ago in Lifehack
Planning Your Easter Party 2019
"Here comes Peter Cotton Tail..." (you know the rest)—yes, it's almost Easter, and, if you haven't planned your Easter meal yet, no need to panic. Here is a sample menu, and tips, for your table to make it a success! Let's start with your table.
By Bobby Leahy7 years ago in Lifehack
All Time Classic Designs for an Amazing Living Room
A living room might just be the most important room in the house. This is where you and your family spend most of your time together, after all. This is where you talk about your day, laugh, have movie nights, and most importantly, where you grow closer together as a family. Because of all that, it’s important the living room reaches its full potential. There are some classic designs which will make the space elegant and sophisticated while also providing comfort, practicality, and functionality.
By Audrey Taylor7 years ago in Lifehack
This Is How You Can Glam up Your House Using Concrete
If you are planning a complete makeover for your residence, then you may want to know that there are more than a few ways which you can glam up your home by using concrete. Concrete, ever since discovered by ancient Roman builders, has been used as a construction material, and as a sealant, and an effective one at that. In fact, the Pantheon is one of the largest examples of free-standing concrete structures, with one of the largest cupolas at the top, standing tall to this day. This just points out the durability and sturdiness of concrete. There are various ways which you can use concrete to beautify your home, check out below.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Lifehack
When to DIY an Appliance Repair vs When to Call a Professional
When one of your appliances breaks down, it can be a real debate on whether to call in the big guns, or if you can try to fix it yourself. Large home appliances tend to be the most significant investments homeowners make, so it is essential to know when to repair or replace.
By Donna Maurer7 years ago in Lifehack
Three Tips on How to Choose the Right Awning for Your Home
For all those of you who are still wondering what an awning actually is, it is a secondary covering that is attached to the exterior wall of a building. Typically, a lot of people use it to cover thermal solar panels in the summer. Not only do they have the potential to drastically improve your outdoor spaces in every way, but also make them a lot more enjoyable, and livable year round. You can be absolutely positive of that fact. By providing people with the necessary amount of shade, most dining or outdoor spaces end up becoming a lot more usable, regardless of the weather.
By Natalie Ige7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Install a Shower Diverter Valve
What is a shower diverter valve and for what reason would I need one? This convenient little valve is the thing that enables you to have a regular shower head and a handheld shower to work on a similar pipe. It gives your water pipe another and a separate outlet for the shower head and a hose.
By Lawrence Barnett7 years ago in Lifehack
Not for Oneself, but for the Environment
I never really realised how much I impact the world that I live in until I came to university and started living on my own. My mum has always been very passionate about recycling, even when I still lived at home, which rubbed off on me, but the problem is much bigger than remembering to recycle.
By Mollie Watson7 years ago in Lifehack
