Source: Pixabay Often referred to as the Spanish answer to St. Tropez, Marbella is known for delivering the pinnacle of luxury at every turn. All along its beaches, bronzed bodies adorn crisp white sun loungers, sipping champagne and comparing supercars. As the sun sets, the atmosphere becomes electric and velvet ropes separate the buzzing streets and exclusive lounges, where the real party begins and...
October 2018
Just like any other business, real estate investment comes with a number of risks. Though there are many associated success stories, should a first-time investor lack some basic knowledge regarding what to do and what not to do, they are bound to experience losses that could lead to huge debts. Real estate investment requires significant capital, regardless of the decision to rent, resell, or the type...
If you are like many people, you love walking down neighborhoods looking at Christmas lights. It’s a great activity for the entire family. What about your home? The idea of Christmas light installation may make you cringe. Then you remember all the work that goes into it and that just makes you dread it even more! That’s when you remember you can’t even think of where you stored all...
The idea of having to do a major pipe repair can leave most building owners in a cold sweat. You may have pipe damage caused by erosion, root intrusion or calcification that needs to be replaced. When you think about the time and labor that it traditionally takes to dig up and replace damaged pipes in a building, it can be overwhelming. Repairing a leak or rotten sections of pipe without the digging is...
Want to have natural wood as a design element for your home interiors? Of course you do! Wood surfaces make a space look elegant and expensive. They also create that artful and closer-to-nature atmosphere. The best way to maintain the look of your wood surfaces is to treat them with products that protects its shine and enhances its deep hues. As to what product to use depends on the function of the item...
Many of us dream of living in a grandiose home that has bathrooms that are as big as its numerous rooms. We envision looking up to high ceilings that feature the most exquisite of chandeliers and other forms of hanging lights and decor. While this may be an image to fantasize about, reality bites and tells us that living in such a big house is not always a good and practical idea. Big houses take a...
So, you’re finally moving in to your brand-new house. It feels as if you’ve prepared for everything. The house is fully furnished, every piece of furniture has been well thought of by you and your partner, and yes, you’ve even installed a reliable CCTV system to ward off anyone with not so honorable intentions. In fact, you think you’ve got it all figured out, you’re...
If you have just purchased a new home, then congratulations are in order! It’s a wonderful feeling to finally get into the house after all the hassle with getting the mortgage, dealing with realtors and inspectors, obtaining insurance, and all the rest. However, it can be easy to overlook a few important things in the process, including the need to work with locksmiths to change your door locks....
Buying a new home creates an air of excitement, excitement for a new chapter in life, of a fresh start. However, there is another side to the process that is often not considered in the heat of the moment. This is referring to securing the money to purchase the house. Homes are costly. Different locations will bring differences in cost as will the size of the home, land attached, whether or not furniture...
One of the first things potential home buyers see when they pull up in front of the house beyond the paneling are the windows. Coincidentally, windows tend to be one of the least favorite places to clean. This can be for a myriad of reasons including height of the window, how the window opens, location of the window, difficulty, time consumed, or feeling like it is impossible to get windows clean. While...