Watch your step! When one of your light switches break or a light on your ceiling goes out, there’s two things you can do. You can either call someone to have it fixed, or you can go DIY (do it yourself). The second option in many cases can be faster and more convenient especially when …
When we think about home upgrades, especially with regards to the interior, we have a few options. Primarily these are a fresh coat of paint or a new set of furniture. Something we sometimes overlook are the light fixtures. However the light fixtures are a key element that affects the look of your house, and …
We’ve all dreamt of having a beautiful garden full of blossoming flowers of all shades. But most of us have learnt the hard way that maintaining such a garden is way harder than it looks. Sometimes it may seem too daunting to start a garden, and sometimes it may seem like no matter how hard …
With the sudden rains these days, are you curious about how a heavy rainfall can affect your home plumbing system? Unfortunately, it is true that heavy rain and severe storms can have an adverse effect on the health of your plumbing system Here are a few things you should look out for: Drain Clogs Drain …
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The washing machine is one of those things that we always take for granted. We never really pay much regard to it, it just sits there and does its job everyday. We never really appreciate its importance until it breaks down, and we’re stuck doing our laundry by hand. Luckily washing machines are pretty predictable, …
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For many of us, the new year is a time for cleaning up, redecorating or applying a new coat of paint. While its easy to get carried away by all the great looking colors that are on offer, it’s important to look beyond the colors into the type of paint you’re buying as well. In …
Power surges aren’t something we usually worry about – at least not until the worst happens. Such as when your new TV or refrigerator suddenly stops working after a lightning strike. Since that is not a desirable situation to be in, and since the weather these days is signified by a lot of thunder in …
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Having problems with your fridge? Oftentimes, this would mean that you need to get professional help, but it’s always a good idea to have a look and see if its something that you can fix yourself. In this post we will cover some of the most common faults found in your refrigerator and how you …
There are many reasons why you might need to call a plumber, but a clogged drain does not have to be one of them. Shower and sink drains can become clogged often, and you may be able to clean the clogged drain yourself by using the following simple tips. Of course, you should always keep …
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Looking to transform your home? While changing everything from the floor to the ceiling may cost a lot, you can change the entire ambiance of your house or room with a simple trick: paint the walls. Bored to tears of the typical Sri Lankan white or beige walls? Even just painting one accent side with …
