May, 2020 | RONALDO'S HOME DESIGN

Three Reasons to Address Foundations Issues Before Other Home Improvement Projects

Buying an older home can be a great investment, so long as you properly prioritize repairs and improvements. A safe and updated house foundation is the base upon which all other home improvements rest. For both new and old homes, you should always check the foundation before starting other home improvement projects. Here are the top three reasons to focus on fixing any foundation issues first.

Reduce the Number of Improvements

Forbes compiled a list of the top hidden problems found in old homes, and foundation issues topped the list. If you start your home improvement with fixing the foundation, you may find that other items on your list for repair get better or fix themselves entirely. One such example is sticking doors and windows, which might fit their frames properly once the foundation is properly leveled and strengthened. To prove this to yourself, make a before and after …

Family Home Design

How to Buy the Right House

May 5, 2020January 26, 2021 - by Natalie Joshua

Buying a house is one of the biggest investment decisions you will make, so you must make an informed decision. Failure to do so could be disastrous on many counts, financially, emotionally, and (because all these things are connected) for your health and well-being!

That may sound like an exaggeration, but it’s not. Imagine what would happen if you fell in love with a cute little cottage on the bank of a beautiful river, bought it, and then discovered it was downstream from a poorly run manufacturing plant that was spewing toxins into the river, or a neglected hydroelectric facility (dam!) that was on the verge of collapsing! Either of these scenarios could certainly affect your health, couldn’t they?

These are extreme situations that most people could manage to avoid, but they serve to illustrate the fact that a poor real estate purchase could have dire consequences, so it pays …

Bedroom Design Ideas

Space-Saving Ideas For Small Bedrooms

May 4, 2020May 5, 2020 - by Natalie Joshua

A lot of modern three-bed houses tend to follow the pattern of a master bedroom, another room that’s a similar size to the master bedroom, and then a dinky room for the third bedroom. If you do plan on using the smaller room as a bedroom there are ways you can save space and turn a small room into a stylish, efficient, and modern-looking bedroom.

The key to maximizing space in a small bedroom is to make clever use of storage space so you avoid clutter – a disorderly room can create an unrelaxing atmosphere, and you want your room to be as peaceful and serene as possible. How you distribute your space is what matters most in a small bedroom so make sure you take the time to plan all of your space-saving ideas properly. A good way to find out the best ways to maximize space is to …