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£50 credit and 4 more reasons to choose renewable energy company Bulb – Wood Create
In spring this year we finally switched our energy company. We had stuck with the same energy company for four years before this, since we moved in to our home. Every year I get new quotes for insurances, but I had never realised we could save money and were allowed to choose our own energy…
https://wood-create.com/2018/11/21/50-credit-and-4-more-reasons-to-choose-renewable-energy-company-bulb/
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What to take into account when choosing roofing for your home – Wood Create
Image Source: Unsplash The roof is the most important component of any structure and you should fully examine all options before selecting a roofing material. Aside from the aesthetics, there are other factors to bear in mind.
https://wood-create.com/2018/11/26/what-to-take-into-account-when-choosing-roofing-for-your-home/
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Creating a force of feng shui in your lounge – Wood Create
To create feng shui is to create a positive energy, so as you’ve probably guessed, creating a force of feng shui in the context of your home is to create a living space that’s fuelled with positive energy. What are the benefits of creating feng shui in your home, we hear you ask?
https://wood-create.com/2018/11/29/creating-a-force-of-feng-shui-in-your-lounge/
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The best types of flooring for your home – Wood Create
Image When you move into a property, you want everything to be the best of the best. There’s no point in going halves on things when you could simply save up a little more money and then invest in something that is long lasting and to your taste.
https://wood-create.com/2018/12/03/the-best-types-of-flooring-for-your-home/
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Is there such a thing as a zen moving day? – Wood Create
In an ideal world, moving days should be exciting. After viewings, contracts, and waiting; getting those keys should be a celebration. Sadly, that’s not always the case. Moving days are, without exception, some of the most stressful days of our lives.
https://wood-create.com/2018/12/07/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-zen-moving-day/
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Discover the beauty of wooden textiles – Wood Create
Imagine if it were possible to bend and flex wood in such a way that it became a textile; a versatile material that you could create so many more gorgeous pieces of furniture from or even clothing and accessories.
https://wood-create.com/2018/12/10/discover-the-beauty-of-wooden-textiles/
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5 benefits of engineered wood flooring – Wood Create
If you’re debating over whether you should install a real solid wood floor or an alternative, then you’re in the right place. Today I’m going to share with you five benefits of engineered wood flooring. What is engineered wood flooring?
https://wood-create.com/2018/12/17/5-benefits-of-engineered-wood-flooring/
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5 unexpected things to check for when viewing a house to buy – Wood Create
Buying a house is probably going to be the biggest purchase you make in your entire lifetime. Not only is the cost price of a house usually humungous, but once you take into account all the interest payments on your mortgage, then the final figure paid for a house is pretty astonishing. It would be…
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/04/5-unexpected-things-to-check-for-when-viewing-a-house-to-buy/
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Exterior improvements that will boost your home’s value – Wood Create
It is crucial that your home has kerb appeal if you are trying to sell it or prospective buyers might not even bother to come in. More than 70% of people looking for homes said in a recent survey that if the outside did not look good, they were not too hopeful of the inside…
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/09/exterior-improvements-that-will-boost-your-homes-value/
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Fun kitchen DIY to try this weekend – Wood Create
The kitchen is the heart of the home and it is a room where many will entertain and chat while they cook dinner for their family and friends. If you want your kitchen to look its best for the New Year, here are some fun DIY projects you can do this weekend to liven up…
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/11/fun-kitchen-diy-to-try-this-weekend/
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G-Tech AirRam 2 review – Wood Create
In this day and age the majority of our household appliances and tools are now available in a mains free, battery powered form. This provides freedom to move without the restrictions of a power cord and makes everyday jobs and chores that little bit more bearable.
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/12/g-tech-airram-2-review/
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Top reasons to invest in a log burner – Wood Create
One of my favourite things in our home is our log burner. In fact it probably is my most favourite. It was quite a transformation from the fireplace that was originally there and that I detested! It was an old stone fireplace from the 60s/70s which didn’t even have a fire in it.
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/12/top-reasons-to-invest-in-a-log-burner/
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How we reduce our bills using renewable energy – Wood Create
Go a few years back and switching to a renewable energy supplier came at a premium. It was more expensive to be eco-friendly and so many of us were forced somewhat to keep on using the Earth’s finite resources, even if we didn’t want to.
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/15/how-we-reduce-our-bills-using-renewable-energy/
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Small design tweaks that make a big difference in your home – Wood Create
January is the perfect time to refresh your home and give it a new lease of life, but typically the budget is pulled tight after spending all of our money over Christmas. Payday is surely just around the corner, right?!
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/15/small-design-tweaks-that-make-a-big-difference-in-your-home/
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Pest control – 3 things you might be trying that won’t work – Wood Create
Having a pest problem in your home can be a worrying and unpleasant experience. The first thing to note, when dealing with a pest problem, is that you need to act quickly and effectively.
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/16/pest-control-3-things-you-might-be-trying-that-wont-work/
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Cost-effective investments for energy efficiency – Wood Create
I’ve recently shared with you an article on how we reduce our bills using renewable energy, but I want to share some investments in the home that can also improve your energy efficiency.
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/18/cost-effective-investments-for-energy-efficiency/
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Wood Create’s custom handmade furniture commissions and projects – Wood Create
2018 was a busy year for me and Wood Create having a number of custom and bespoke orders from a number selling platforms and through friends and family. Whilst I work full time as an IT manager, in my spare time I love to be creative and design furniture.
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/18/wood-creates-custom-handmade-furniture-commissions-and-projects/
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5 simple ways to spend less around the home – Wood Create
I’m pretty sure we’re all feeling the pinch after an expensive festive season and are literally counting down the minutes until the long-awaited January pay day!
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/22/5-simple-ways-to-spend-less-around-the-home/
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Affordable updates to transform your kitchen – Wood Create
When we purchased an older property we totally underestimated how much everything would cost to update. My husband and I purchased our first home together almost five years ago and we’ve been busily updating it ever since.
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/28/affordable-updates-to-transform-your-kitchen/
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How to choose the right hardwood for your home furniture – Wood Create
It doesn’t matter whether you are making your own furniture or whether you are buying something that has already been made for you, but it is so important that you choose the right colour of wood.
https://wood-create.com/2019/01/29/how-to-choose-the-right-hardwood-for-your-home-furniture/
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6 considerations before you remodel your bathroom – Wood Create
Whether you have a master ensuite, a family bathroom or a guest washroom, functionality is paramount. Of course you want it to look great, but it also needs to serve its purpose.
https://wood-create.com/2019/02/01/6-considerations-before-you-remodel-your-bathroom/
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Brighten a dull home exterior with these awesome choices – Wood Create
Is your home exterior looking a little dull and dreary? It might be time to think about dressing it up a little more. We’re mainly going to look at the front of the home in this blog post as this is the main factor to consider when considering curb appeal.
https://wood-create.com/2018/11/20/brighten-a-dull-home-exterior-with-these-awesome-choices/
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The best ways to save money in life and around the house – Wood Create
We all want to save money and spend a little less, but actually making that happen is easier said than done. If you’ve tried to spend less in the past and completely failed, don’t worry.
https://wood-create.com/2018/11/14/the-best-ways-to-save-money-in-life-and-around-the-house/
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5 benefits of building your home with sustainable materials – Wood Create
As we are all too aware, the negative impact that humanity has on the environment is a serious cause for concern and one way to reduce your carbon footprint is to build your home using sustainable materials.
https://wood-create.com/2018/11/13/5-benefits-of-building-your-home-with-sustainable-materials/
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Giving your bathroom a vintage makeover – Wood Create
Vintage is a look that has long been popular in interior design. There are many different interpretations of vintage style, yet on the whole it creates an ambience that is elegant and it can fill the room with personality.
https://wood-create.com/2018/11/07/giving-your-bathroom-a-vintage-makeover/
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On the press: printing your own artwork at home – Wood Create
Photo by Jessica Ruscello Artwork can sometimes be one of the pricier interior design luxuries which people like to have around their home. Some people are willing to spend millions on something to hang on their wall, with paintings and other pieces which are important to collectors often selling for staggering amounts. Of course, though, most…
https://wood-create.com/2018/11/06/on-the-press-printing-your-own-artwork-at-home/
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Put your craft skills to use by building a tiny home – Wood Create
Image source If you have some spare land at the back or side of your home and you want to build on it, have you considered building a tiny home? You may have a piece of land somewhere else that you are not sure what to do with.
https://wood-create.com/2018/11/05/put-your-craft-skills-to-use-by-building-a-tiny-home/
