The green house

Imagine that instead of paying a huge electricity bill every month, your home actually qualifies for a credit.

Hints of Asia

The love of Asian aesthetics has strongly influenced the design of a new-build home for one family in South Sound.

 

Everything is illuminated

It goes well beyond answering the need for illumination; lighting can create a mood, add colour, and enhance the shape and size of a space.

 

Splash out on a pool

A pool is an inviting addition to your home and is a great way to enjoy Cayman’s tropical climate in the privacy of your own garden.

 

Top Picks from Jacques Scott

Want to be a culinary whizz in the kitchen this summer? InsideOut checked out some of this year’s hottest kitchen items available at the Jacques Scott Countryside Shopping Village store located in Savannah.  Le...

Cayman Property Review 2011: An Independent Review by Charterland.

 Reports by prominent realtors throughout 2011 suggested that the year would be the strongest in terms of real estate sales since 2006, with increases in sales of 200% on 2010 being reported by the Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association... 

 

A home elevator can add value to your home

 An elevator may not be the at the top of a first time home buyer’s wish list. However, it’s a home addition worthy of consideration, not just for older homeowners, but for those who may have elderly relatives.  

 

BAF Insurance Company Rebalancing your portfolio in 2012: Simple is good

After the last few tumultuous years, many financial advisors are steering their clients back to basics; straightforward, simple investment strategies that guarantee returns and build wealth. 

 

Extend the life of your appliances and reduce energy costs

Polar Bear’s air conditioning experts suggest ways in which you can extend the life of your appliances and reduce associated energy costs.
 

 

 

MEP Co: Excellence in all we do

Today a handful of companies offer an alternative to traditional specialty construction by eliminating the problems that are encountered by having multiple individual construction companies for specific crafts.In a company such as MEPCO, the...

Know the facts: Q&A with Go Gas

Back to Main Story:Time for tankless Is propane safe?Yes, Propane is a very safe energy source.  It has a narrow range of flammability and cannot be ingested like gasoline and other alcohol fuels because it...

LENNOX SunSource Home Energy Systems Installed by Polar Bear

Q: What are some of the advantages of solar power?A: Solar power has a number of substantial advantages, from economical to environmental:Readily available. Electricity generated from sunlight is free and limitless.Energy savings. A SunSource®...

IKEA furniture in Cayman

As furniture brands go, IKEA is possibly the most internationally recognised brand in the world. Over the years IKEA has built a reputation for high quality, innovative house wares and furniture at affordable prices.

 

Tackle unsightly grout

When tile floors begin to look old, stained and dirty, it could be tempting to rip them out and retile. There is a far simpler solution, however, at fraction of the price: have the grouting professionally cleaned and sealed.

 

Furnishing Small Spaces

Smaller homes and apartments present some unique challenges when it comes to design and furnishing. However, a small but well designed and furnished space can be as dramatic, comfortable and functional as any large room.

 

Eco features design

Back to Main Story:Eco features design  Rainwater is collected and used for irrigationNatural ventilation to reduce the need for air conditioningLow-albedo white roof to minimise heat gainLow consumption, dual-flush toiletsHigh efficiency plumbing fixturesPervious surfaces on...

An architect’s journey. An eye for design

Grand Cayman presents an interesting mix of cultures and thinking with the array of amenities and development often belying the relatively small population.

 

From the ground up

The dream of owning your own home is a common saying, yet many people have no idea how to make this dream become reality. In each edition of InsideOut we take our readers through homes that was once nothing more than a dream, emotions spawned by experiences to be recaptured and created in a form from the minds’ eye.

Going solar

The need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and embrace renewable sources of energy is critical for the future. In the Cayman Islands, where sunshine is plentiful, it makes perfect sense to harness this energy to power homes and businesses.

 

What type of life insurance should you purchase?

As people mature, settle down, buy a home and start a family, their financial obligations tend to increase. As the main breadwinner, you may be responsible for covering mortgage repayments, children’s school fees, loans...