Isobel Ruiz

About Me
Making All of Your Home and Garden Dreams Come True

Welcome to my blog! My name is Sandy and my job is to make all of your home and garden dreams come true. Ever since I moved into my current home and set about having the garden redesigned and landscaped, and the interior of the place gutted and remodelled, I have been trying to raise awareness of the many benefits of learning about how to get the most out of your home and garden. I learnt everything I know from professional contractors who talked me through every step I needed to take. I hope my blog helps you to achieve your dream.

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Is Timber Flooring All Its Cracked Up to Be?

28 May 2020
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Although it is fair to point out that timber flooring can be more expensive than other options you could choose for your home, wood is almost always worth that bit extra. Okay, you might be forgiven for choosing a wood-effect vinyl or one of the impressive timber-style laminates that are around. Both can look really good. They're also practical choices in kitchens and bathrooms, for example, but they are not the same as real wood. Read More …

Two suggestions to keep in mind when deciding where to plant succulents in your garden

20 February 2020
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If, after buying several succulents with the intention of planting them in your garden, you're now unsure where exactly they should be positioned in this outdoor space, you might find these suggestions helpful. Do not put them in planter boxes with flowers that require lots of watering When deciding where to place your new succulents, you might find yourself leaning towards the idea of putting them beside specific flowers that you already have growing in the garden because these two types of plants would look good together. Read More …

Easy Ways to Make a Carport Look Pretty

20 February 2020
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

It's relatively easy to see when a carport wasn't part of a home's original plan. Some carports look like an afterthought, unceremoniously tacked onto an accessible side of the structure. Though perfectly functional, they might not necessarily look all that great, and there might be a day when you ask yourself why your carport can't be prettier or at least blend into your home. There are a few things you can do, and none of them will require a huge amount of effort. Read More …

3 Types of Mattresses to Meet Your Sleep Needs

28 December 2019
 Categories: , Blog

It can be challenging to find good quality sleep if you are sleeping wrong. And sleeping wrong can also be attributed to many things, including the type of mattress. The market does also not make it easier. There are millions of beds, all promising heaven, only to be disappointed. It is essential to identify a mattress firm that provides variety, allowing shoppers to pick only the best mattresses. The market has plenty of designs, and this also enables you to choose a bed based on your sleeping habits and health considerations. Read More …

4 Different Uses for Shade Sails

5 October 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Shade sails have one basic function, that of generating some shade in a desired location. Therefore, you might be forgiven for thinking that these devices only have one use. This could not be further from the truth because shade is needed – or at least desirable – for a myriad of different reasons. If you are thinking about a shade sail installation and wondering about the ways in which you could use one, then read on to discover the four most popular reasons people in Australia have for purchasing them. Read More …