5 Steps to Building a Positive Work Environment

Without effective employee engagement, a company will struggle to succeed. It is therefore imperative to create a work environment in which workers feel motivated so that they are able to be productive. There are a couple of core principles that will help you achieve maximum engagement by concentrating on employee motivation and creating a warm, engaging work environment.

Are You Eligible for Equity Release? Here’s How to Fund Your Home Improvement

Are you over 55, cash strapped, but property rich? Is there a home improvement you’ve wanted to do but haven’t worked out how to fund it? Well, by now, you’ve probably heard about the incredible financial product that is – equity release. Interior by AGK Design Studio. Photography by Ryan Garvin

Choosing art for your new home

Moving into a new home is exciting and stressful on so many levels. I know first hand because we are moving this month. There are so many appointments to schedule and things to do that it becomes overwhelming very quickly, and it's easy to forget little details Once you have completed all the major...

Types of UPVC and Composite Doors in Gateshead

When designing your home, you want it to look beautiful on the outside. You pay special attention to details. You worry about your windows, roof, entrance, and colors. You make sure they match. Everything has to be perfect. Sometimes, there are just so many options to choose from you may get overwhelmed. So, take it easy. First off, you have...

Improving Energy Efficiency During a Home Renovation

Energy efficiency measures reduce electricity and gas bills, but their installation is often disruptive for homeowners. For example, replacing a conventional air conditioner with a mini-split leaves an opening that must be sealed, and a lighting upgrade may require a partial removal of the ceiling. A home renovation provides an excellent chance to improve...

Samsung The Frame TV: A Work Of Art That Adds Beauty to Your Home

Samsung The Frame TV is $2,000 4K TV that also works as a digital display for works of art. In fact, you can hang it on your wall with a “no gap” mount and attach TV décor frames to its sides so that it resembles a painting. Great idea, right? For some people,...

Wondering What To Do With A Spare Room? Five Amazing Ideas!

When you would like to know what to do with a spare room in your house, you have some options.  You are not stuck with the most basic room ideas because you can use the five ideas below.  Plus, you can change this room into a versatile space like a flex room that will change the way...

How to Find Trusted Roofers in Portland

Many homeowners experience the problem of choosing the right person to do the job to fix or replace their roofs. If you are in Portland and you just experienced a devastating tornado or heavy rains, you should check your roof afterward for possible damages. Leaks, rust, and other damages can pose problems later on for many homeowners....

From Bachelor Pad to Personal Kingdom

Thoughts of a bachelor pad often conjure up images of recklessly placed furniture, mountains of laundry, a kitchen teeming with mold, and very little by way of décor. Many assume that there is a lack of experience in decorating that creates such an unpleasant living condition, while others blame finances and shopping know-how. Regardless of which situation proves the real culprit for...

Dream home: Lots of natural light, architectural details, and beautiful colors

A pretty and polished home from Studio McGee This house is pretty darn close to my dream house.  The large windows that pour in natural light, the molding, the palette in neutral cool tones with pops of color here and there. ...sigh....   The three images above show the formal living room. The kitchen and kitchen nook feature white and gray cabinetry and...