Rob's Home and Garden Blog

  • Common Pool Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid at Home

    26 March 2018

    Cleaning your home's pool on a regular basis is needed to keep the water healthy for swimming and also to protect the pool's pump and filter from excessive wear and tear. The dirtier the water, the harder the pump needs to work to move that water through the filter and the more likely the filter is to get clogged and then worn down over time. While regular pool cleaning is good, it's also important to have this job done right so that you don't cause damage to the pool and its components.

  • What to Discuss With a Builder When Designing a Small Home

    12 March 2018

    Having a new custom home built doesn't always mean a large house with several bedrooms and bathrooms, as many homeowners today are choosing to have smaller homes built for themselves, with fewer rooms overall, and more compact spaces. A smaller home means lower utility bills, and can work for someone into their retirement years, when the kids have grown up and left the home. Whatever your reason for thinking of having a small home built, note a few features to discuss with your builder, so you know you're happy with that home, no matter its overall size.

  • Designing custom curtains

    23 February 2018

    If you see your home as a reflection of your unique style, fostering a distinct atmosphere in every room, from spaces built for engaged and lively conversation to rooms dedicated to relaxing, then you're probably passionate about interior design. For many people renovating or building, window treatments often arrive as an afterthought, at the completion of much of the design work. But from billowing rolls of fabric to trim and tidy valances, nothing establishes a mood quite the way draperies do.

  • Modern Features of Safety Doors in the Home

    6 February 2018

    They say that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. This saying couldn't apply better to safety doors. For many years, these doors have been used to deter burglars and other threats from the home. They make it harder for unwanted people to access your premises and possibly cause harm. They also come in handy during inclement weather, where they prevent water and other outside elements from getting into the home.

  • How to Choose the Best Flooring Option for Your Home

    25 January 2018

    A home's flooring should be very attractive and work to enhance the overall appearance of the home itself, while also being durable against foot traffic, stains and spills, and damage due to pets, kid's toys, and the like. Because flooring needs to look good and be comfortable while also being strong and tough, it can be difficult to find the best option for your home, and especially if you have a limited budget.

  • Considering Awning Walls for Your Premises? Read This First

    20 December 2017

    Awnings have long been used as essential objects for any outdoor space. They are great for providing shade by blocking out the sun. In addition, they serve as an essential part of home décor because they can be customized to fit any particular style that is present in the outdoor space. Awning walls are particularly useful for homes and businesses. They are larger, sturdier, and more variable in their design.

  • 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing a New Kitchen

    18 December 2017

    If you're designing a new home, or are just planning an update to your current home's kitchen, you want to ensure you take extra time when creating this space. A home's kitchen needs to be very attractive and welcoming, but also very functional for food prep, storage, entertaining, and the like. To ensure no detail is overlooked in the process, note a few mistakes that many homeowners make when designing a new kitchen so you can then avoid them yourself, and be happy with your new kitchen for many years to come.