Category: Home Improvement

Renovating An Old Home In Makati and Leasing to Expats »

BEFORE

Old Makati House before moving in 1998
Renovating old homes are difficult. There is the attachment to the old design. An old house has character. If you look at our old house in Makati, the arch windows are no longer the trend but there is beauty in the old Victorian look. The balcony is […]

Controlling Holiday Clutter »

The buzz of activity during the holiday season can make organizing your home and keeping everything neat quite a challenge. Here are several tips you can follow to control clutter in your home so you don’t get too stressed-out over the fast-approaching holidays.
Don’t overdo the Christmas decorations. Matching your display according to your personality, […]

How to Waterproof Your Basement »

Basements can be damp and musty places to be in unless they’re waterproofed well. Basement waterproofing can be done in several ways–some require professional assistance, but most of these can be done on your own.
In order to save money on unneeded repairs, it’s important to first discover the root of your leakage problem. Inspect […]

Holiday Plumbing Problems: How to Avoid Them »

Plumbing experts say that their business jumps up at least 20% the day after Christmas. More house guests means busy kitchens and more food wastes down the drain, as well as extra showers and toilet flushes that can wear out your plumbing system. Nobody wants to spend their Christmas day stressing over pipes. Here […]