Climate change. Carbon exhaust landfills never stop hearing about these burns on our planet, the planet we share. Although we cannot change the world alone, we can change our own little piece. How green is your home renovation? Material plays important role Even though toxins are slowly leaking into your home, no matter how honestly you live, shop and eat, all this laudable mentality is ignored. Paints and glues can contain harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that become aerated when the liquid dries. These convulsions are associated with headaches, nausea, allergies and certain types of cancer. Read the label carefully,...

Recent unforeseen events have thwarted many plans. If selling your home was on your to-do list, you may have to wait. Read on to find out why. Sales and prices are going south In the HDB market, resale flat transactions have declined by 7 percent since the last quarter of 2019, although prices have remained stable. In the second quarter, activity came to a halt due to COVID-19 restrictions on asset sightings and widespread economic uncertainty. In the real estate sector, analysts predict that private home prices will fall by 8 percent for the full year. The good news is...

Renovation and remodeling come in many forms: a new kitchen, exterior wall repair and insulation, or roof solar panels. Find out why renewals can have its benefits and what you need to keep in mind during the renewal process. Saves the renewal value. One in five buildings in Switzerland will soon be more than 100 years old. And the majority of the 1.7 million or more residential buildings, 86% to be exact, were built before 2001. This is the figure provided by Swiss Buildings & Delwings. Many of these homes need age-related repairs, although the structure of the building is...

Taking time to think about the size and position of your windows is an important aspect of a loft conversion design. As a general rule, glazing should make up 20 per cent of the roof area if you're keen to maximise natural light. The position of the windows will often be dictated by the shape of the roof; for example, a long, shallow room will benefit from windows spaced evenly along its length, whereas a narrow, deeper room will benefit from one large window. ‘Since each room varies in shape and size, consider what type of window is required,’ advises...

The kitchen was hidden in the back of the house. It was a place where meals were prepared and dirty dishes were washed. Fast forward to 2019 and the kitchen has a much different role. Today, the kitchen is the focal point of the home, the place that brings everyone together at the start of the day or after a long day way. Now instead, the kitchen is paraded in all its beauty and warmth at the very center of the house. Kitchens have changed a lot over the decades and planning for your kitchen remodel is very important. Technology...