20 September
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If you have recently decorated a room but it still doesn’t seem quite right, it could be that the lighting needs to be changed. Lighting is so very important to the ambience of a room yet very often it is a bit of an afterthought. You may spend hours agonising over which wallpaper looks the best and which pictures or ornaments will complement the design, without really giving a thought to the lighting. You should try and decide what lights you want and wear prior to the decorating as if you need walls chasing out or new lighting circuits put in then you will wantRead More →

12 August
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If you are considering moving house or buying / renting a new home then you should ensure that you do your research before deciding exactly where to live. It may be that you are limited as to where you can live as you need to be close to your place of work, children’s school or family. When property searching it can be very easy to fall in love with a property without really considering where it is and what’s close by. You firstly need to establish if you want to live in the countryside, in a city or somewhere in the middle. Living in theRead More →

06 July
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When it comes to home improvements there are a number of different changes you can make that can have a huge impact. Some of the changes may be quite expensive to implement whilst others can be done on a very small budget. One what to make a big impact is to change your internal doors. If you have plain doors that have no detailing or panelling then replacing then for ones that do can really make a room look more stylised and classier. New doors can cost upwards of £60 each but often you can pick up second hand ones for as little as £10Read More →

14 June
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Finally it seems that summer has come to the UK although it is still quite up and down at the moment, we do seem to be having some nice weather. As we are never quite sure how long the good weather is going to last, it is important to try and get your garden ready in advance so you can make the most of it when the sun does shine. It may be that you want to build a patio are or decking and get some new furniture or maybe you want to create a play area for your children to enjoy. It is importantRead More →

25 May
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Lots of people have been stuck in their homes for the past 12 months and you may of realised that it no longer meets your needs. If you are considering selling your home then there may be certain things that you need to do to it to get it ready to go on to the market. Some changes you do to your home may add more value to it such as installing a second bathroom or building an extension. Other changes you make to your home may not add much or any value but will make it more saleable. If you are looking for aRead More →

21 April
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If you desperately want to do some home improvements but are struggling to find the funds to do so, then below are a few simple ways in which you can make a difference without breaking the bank. Over the last 12months many of us have spent a lot more time in our homes and gardens. This may of made you notice areas of your home that you feel need improving but you may also of been hit financial and be struggling for money. If this is the case then all is not lost. There are many ways in which you can make a big differenceRead More →

18 March
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When it comes to decorating, you often find that you don’t do any for a while but then once you start you can’t stop. It is easy to get carried away with decorating and if you’re not careful you can take on too much at once. It is important to finish one job before starting the next. For example, if you are decorating your kitchen then try not to start another room until that one is finished. If you have not done a lot of decorating before then you may need to pick which jobs you do yourself and which ones you pay someone elseRead More →

11 February
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It can be so easy to get tied up in wanting to have a clean and tidy house that you forget to give your children a play that they can play and make a mess. Once children get to a certain age, they can help to tidy up even when they are very young. It is an important life skill for them to learn so you shouldn’t feel bad about asking them to help. With many children at home at more than usually at the moment, it is important that they have place that they can play in without worrying about getting into trouble forRead More →

16 January
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With many of us having to work from home again, it may of become increasingly apparent that we need a designated space to work from. Working occasionally on your lap whilst on the sofa is ok, but if you are having to do video calls, sit for long periods or time etc then you should ideally be sat at a table or a desk. Sitting on the sofa for periods of time is not good for your posture and if you are trying to have video calls with your boss or clients, it doesn’t look as professional. Ideally you want to use a spare roomRead More →

19 December
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During the run up to Christmas, most people have a lot more things in their home. You may have a huge Christmas tree taking up half your living room and tinsel draped all over your photo frames. It can be hard to keep your house as clean as tidy as even simple jobs such as hoovering the carpets is now harder than before. If you have children, then you will probably find that Christmas day is a bit chaotic and that you end up with boxes everywhere. It is a good idea to give each child a box where they can store their sweets andRead More →