DREAMING OF SPRING administrator March 17, 2015 House Keys, Mar 2015 HK Starting the Seeds of summer Mild winter, right? Before we know it, we gardeners are thinking beautiful garden thoughts: compost, veggies, flowers, worms, seeds . . . And, because we can’t help it, we...
Four DIY ‘Cheats’ administrator March 17, 2015 House Keys, Mar 2015 HK We’ve all watched home improvement shows transform a drab room into something spectacular using a shoestring budget and in less time than it takes to clean out your closet. Ever wonder how they did it?...
10 Ways to prepare your home for a SPRING SALE administrator March 16, 2015 House Keys, Mar 2015 HK By Holly Jones It may seem a little too early to be thinking about the spring selling season, but taking steps to prepare your home now will help you avoid the stress of a last minute rush to market. The...
What to Do with Leftover Paint administrator March 16, 2015 House Keys, Mar 2015 HK In our quest to become green we sometimes find ourselves caught between conscience and convenience. Some things, like bottles and cans, are easy to recycle. Others, like house paint, pose a bit more of a...
Retouching vs. Refinishing administrator March 5, 2015 House Keys, Mar 2015 HK If your wooden furniture is in need of more than just a thorough cleaning, you will need to determine whether you want to refinish the entire piece, or simply retouch sections of it. Here are some guidelines...
Should we do a DIY…or Hire a Professional? administrator March 5, 2015 House Keys, Mar 2015 HK Many home owners contemplate whether they can handle a renovation job by themselves. If doing it yourself, your level of skill and knowledge should be the guiding factors in making this decision. Do you have...
Hot Fireplaces administrator March 1, 2015 House Keys, Mar 2015 HK Modern Fireplaces from Bordelet - daring, colorful Instantly eye-catching, they will become the centrepiece of any contemporary home. Investing in a fireplace from Bordelet is investing in a lifestyle, as...
How to Restore OLD WOOD FURNITURE administrator March 1, 2015 House Keys, Mar 2015 HK Restoring an old piece of wooden furniture can be a tedious process. An inexperienced do-it-yourselfer may look at a blemished piece of furniture and assume it needs to be refinished, when a touch-up may be...