For as much as our generation loves to spend and impulse buy, we are also living in a very thrifty and frugal time. It’s the biggest juxtaposition of them all; even those who have the money to be able to get by easily in life are wanting to take the time to do things for themselves in order to save it.

This has led to an increase in DIY jobs and the learning of new trades in order for people to be able to get the job done quickly, efficiently and with little cost. But while some are taking the necessary steps towards getting qualified and knowledgeable, others are relying on online tutorials or information on forums to get the job done properly.

Here are the top three things that need to be left to the professionals to save incurring any further financial expenditure…

[Photo courtesy of gratisography/pexels.com]

White Goods

If one of your white goods is on the blink, do not attempt to fix it yourself. Whether your fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher or tumble dryer is having a bad day, you do not need to make it any worse – either for the gadget or for yourself. Most of these appliances are hooked up to both electricity and water; a literally lethal combination if you don’t know what you’re doing. Search online for a reliable tradesman to come out, such as on City Appliance Repair, and make sure that you leave it all to them. Even if it looks like you haven’t done anything wrong, you could have accidentally voided the warranty by removing or touching something that you shouldn’t have. It’s a minefield.

[Photo courtesy of Tookapic/pexels.com]

Painting

Everybody loves to try and give redecorating a go at least once in their lives, but if you’re not the steadiest with a brush and are known for being a tad clumsy then step away from the paint! There are people out there who do this day in, day out, and will get the job done for you neatly and quickly. The last thing you want to be doing is paying out more for materials as you have to wipe up spilt paint, or spend longer on a project than you realistically have time for. Plus, if anything goes wrong, it’s not your fault – but if you hire a professional, the chances of this happening are very slim.

[Photo courtesy of ardeshir etemad/pexels.com]

Pest Control

This could end up getting majorly out of hand if you don’t know the ins and outs and what you are doing extremely well. Most people leave it up to the experts, but the few who don’t either get it one of two things – right or wrong. There are a list of preventative steps that you can take in order to keep things under control, and if these are adhered to then it’s bad luck should you reach a situation where you need to bring out and pay for pest control. If you have children this is also a reason for leaving it to a professional; poison, guns and traps are all things that should not be near a child.

Want your home to look beautiful, but don’t have the funds to hire professional decorators? No need to fear, there’s plenty you can do yourself without breaking the bank! Here are a few points to bear in mind if you’re new to decorating and want to have a go.

Colours and Theme

Before diving in with your decorating, spend some time beforehand on the planning stages. This helps to keep everything looking cohesive, and you will get the best result at the end. Scour blogs and Pinterest for rooms you like the look of, picking out different colours, design features and other elements that catch your attention. Have an idea of the kind of colours and the overall look you want to achieve at the end, this saves you purchasing things that don’t look right and wasting your money. Opting for all neutral walls is your best bet if you are unsure. They will make the room look light, bright and airy and you can bring in colour with home accessories. Paint ceilings and woodwork such as skirting boards and doors in a brilliant white for a super fresh and clean look.

[Photo courtesy of ATBO/pexels.com]

Painting

It’s always advisable to try out a few paint samples on the walls before investing in a big tin. The colour of the walls underneath and the light in the room will affect how it looks once it’s dry so don’t just take a chance. Once you’ve chosen a colour to get a few samples in different shades and paint them onto the wall so you can see which looks best. Start by ‘cutting in’ which is going around all of the edges of the room neatly with a paintbrush, and do the rest with a roller which is quick, easy and gives a smooth finish. Be sure to cover your flooring with old sheets or painters dust sheets to protect it, take your time and do a second or even a third coat if it needs it. Be sure to let each layer fully dry before moving onto the next.

Wallpaper

Adding some wallpaper to the feature wall in your room is a good way to bring in personality, and is good for those who are new to decorating since it’s a smaller area than a whole room. If you’ve never wallpapered before watch a tutorial online first. Follow the techniques carefully, and ideally have another pair of hands to help you. If you’re unsure, you could use repositionable wallpaper, that way if you make a mistake it’s easy to correct. And if you’re renting it’s easy to remove at the end of your tenancy. If you’ve painted the other walls in a light, neutral colour the wallpaper is where you can be a bit bolder. You could go for a bright or bold colour, a statement design or just keep it subtle if that’s more your style.

Do you do much decorating yourself at home, or do you usually call in the professionals?

There are so many things you need to think about when it comes to your home. Decorating your property and adding some personality is really important. It helps you enjoy the home much more and gives it a lot of character. Check out these awesome ideas that can help you add some personality to your home.

Mood Wall

Mood walls can often seem a bit gimmicky these days. They come across as the sort of thing you’d expect to have to do as part of an art project. But, in reality, they can be a welcome addition to any home. This is a wall where you can let your personality loose. You can paint the wall whatever color you want. And you can add anything you want in the way of artwork. Mood walls are a fantastic addition to their property and a brilliant way of adding some personal touches to the home.

[Image courtesy of jf28858/pixabay.com]

Frame Pictures

It’s important to have pictures and artwork displayed on the walls. Now, you’ve got your mood wall already, but you also want to have pictures on the other walls. These might be family pictures, or they could be paintings. But, if you want them to be displayed prominently you’ll need some frames. So you should check out Images & Details Framing and pop to their local store to get the right frames. You’ll be surprised by the impact the right frames can have for your pictures and your home.

Change Colors

Believe it or not, the colour scheme is possibly the most important visual aspect of any home. You can tell so much about a property by the colors on show. And, it’s entirely possible to completely transform the entire home just by changing the colour scheme. Have a think about the current color scheme you have in the home. And do what you can to change it to something a bit more captivating. As a rule, you tend to find that the home works best when the colors are vibrant and bright. Sure, you can go with white and magnolia as your primary color. But you shouldn’t be afraid to add splashes of color here and there as well.

Decorate Each Room Differently

Each room in the home serves a different purpose, and represents a different part of your life. So it stands to reason that they should have a different balance and feel to one another. You don’t want all the rooms in your home to look the same. This will result in the place lacking character and coming across as dull. So, the best approach to take is to make sure you decorate each room differently. Try to add some flair and capture the essence of each room when you decorate. This is an excellent way to make your home look as wonderful as possible.

Adding personal touches to your home is the best way to inject some life and personality. Your home is like an extension of you, and you should treat it as such. So, you need to do whatever you can to ensure you make it look and feel amazing. The best way to start off doing this is to make sure you add a personal touch to the place.

Are you tired of looking at your room? It is time to change the aura of your room by adding new curtains on your windows. Curtains are made to turn a drab window to gorgeous in seconds. They are home adornment that should not be taken for granted apart from its multiple uses such as coverings from extreme heat or draft, and giving you security while alone in your house.

There are a lot of curtains specially designed for various purposes. Hotels, inns, dormitories and hospitals hang curtains to add aesthetic appeal to their rooms. The design of their curtains is similar to what your home curtains are. If you need new curtains for your kids, choose bargain curtains with cartoon character and fairy tale designs to fit in to their age. Your kids and little angels will feel happy and excited to sleep in their own room every time they see those bright colored curtains.

[Image courtesy of JamesDeMers/pixabay.com]

For the elderly, they too need curtains with sunny colors to divert their attention every time they feel alone and forsaken. Truly, curtains can help change your mood. Today, there are many types of curtain designs such as embroidered, linen, waverly and scarf panels available in the market. You can also opt to buy a blackout curtain, valance, drapes or casual curtains. There are unlimited curtain choices that are o: sale and if you are lucky enough, you can avail of promo codes and coupon codes.

Some homemakers are able to get high quality bargain sheer curtains by searching them online or flyers distributed outside food outlets and malls. If you are fond of reading magazines, you can find those coupon codes in between pages. Take note that these promos will expire so always take advantage of them while they are still available. Bargain hunting can save you a lot of money when you plan to change your curtains because you can buy as many as you can so your windows are not boring.

Decorating your house is very essential to create comfortable and relaxing environment to live in.  Our house decor usually reflect our taste and  preference and there are times we all get excited and we forget one of the most important factor when decorating.

Space should always be always consider before buying decors and furniture.  Avoid buying large furniture when you only have small room or kitchen to adorn because moving around is difficult when you have a lot of unnecessary furniture.  As much as I want I like a house with more space and less decoration so I always remind my mother  not to buy new furniture but she keeps buying new one without my knowing, like the other day I just found out she bought a new stand cabinet for our kitchen to hold the things I have sent home when we left Korea including the jon renau shampoo and soaps.

The first story of our house is almost finished aside from few major details like the ceiling, the porch and small garage, after this what’s left is minor details. Those are details that needed to improve the looks of our new house like wall painting, curtains and decors.  My sister uploaded new photos inside our new home, the picture are clear this time because I sent them a new inexpensive digital camera few weeks ago.

One of the speaker in our home was place below the stairs together with the amplifier and electronic piano where the Christmas tree was placed. I think what’s left to be display on this area are tapes, cd’s , guitar from la patrie collection at music123.

Well I supposed this decoration were not yet formal, they are just placed to utilized the space.