July 31, 2019Comments Off on It’s Okay to Do Whatever You Want with the Equity Release Money Posted in: Home Improvement
When you decide that you should opt for equity
release, you need to enjoy whatever amount you’re getting from the transaction.
It’s your property that you put on the line, so you need to enjoy it.
To qualify for this loan, you need to be at least
55 years old. In some cases, you need to be older. It depends on your chosen
type of equity release. Since you’re already retired, you’re free to do
whatever you want with the money.
Travel the world
If you wish to travel the world since you have
more time on your hands, you can do it. You might have several countries on
your bucket list, and now is the perfect time to pursue such a trip. Besides,
you’re still physically capable of travelling. Don’t wait until you get too old
and are unable to travel anymore.
July 9, 2019Comments Off on Brilliant Tips For A Phenomenal Home Improvement Project Posted in: Home Improvement
Most people are excited about improving their homes regardless of whether they plan to spend a few dollars or thousands. All of the following tips can help you begin an improvement project.
Always personalize your goals when it comes to home improvement. Add your own unique style for your home improvement ideas, giving your personal touch can go a long way.
Make sure you understand your style before customizing your home. Narrowing down what style you will decorate in is a big step. If you’re not paying attention, you might choose decorations in multiple styles without noticing that they clash. At this point, it may cost more to change the style back to what you originally intended.
If you are looking to reduce you energy costs, you could change your lighting system to operate on motion sensors. You can manually adjust the sensitivity of the light, as well as turn …
July 4, 2019Comments Off on How to test for asbestos in Nanaimo BC Posted in: Home Improvement
Let’s set one thing straight first of all. Just
because a house may contain asbestos doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t even enter
it. Asbestos is seriously toxic and carcinogenic – but only when it is in dust
form and breathed in through the lungs. This can happen through deterioration
(when asbestos containing building materials break down), when it is broken by
accident, or when a renovation or remodeling of an old house occurs and no
testing for asbestos has been done.
Many online sites tout kits and steps for testing
for asbestos yourself. Ask yourself this – if you are not a doctor, would you
conduct an appendectomy on yourself or a loved one? Same for asbestos testing.
If you are not trained and certified to be an asbestos tester, leave it to the
professional. For almost a hundred years, asbestos was used by the building
industry before people became …
July 4, 2019Comments Off on Why Are The Lights In My Home Flickering Posted in: Home Improvement
Something most people notice is that the lights
in the house flicker every once in awhile. If this happens once in awhile there
is no cause for concern, however if it’s happening more frequently you may have
a bigger issue. A little detective work from a Victoria BC
electrician may help you sort out the problem before you decide to
have an electrical inspection done, let’s look at some reasons you may be
experiencing more frequent flickering
lights in your home. The most common reason for the lights flicker is the
electrical system is experiencing a momentary overload, it may be the result of
an appliance or piece of equipment being plugged in. This is much more common
in an older home and no reason to be concerned however you may want to consider
upgrading the electrical system. Be aware that anytime there is a burning smell
along with the …
