Collaborative post Even if you believe that your skills in the kitchen are less than amazing, the right appliance can make the world of difference to your cooking. In a busy family home, they can also save you lots of time. But with the market flooded with options, it can be hard to work out which is the right appliance for you. If you're looking to add a good all-rounder to your kitchen kit, a food processor is a great option. How ...
How to choose wood flooring for a family home
Collaborative post If you live with children or pets, you're probably well aware that your home needs to be able to endure a certain amount of wear and tear. And when it comes to areas that suffer the most from the impact of busy family life, floors are usually top of the list. The right choice of material can make all the difference to the durability of your home flooring, and also how easy it is to take care of. In busy areas of ...
Practical alternatives to wood flooring
Collaborative post There’s no denying the appeal of real wood flooring; solid oak boards have a timeless, authentic charm. They’re ideal for traditional interiors, and they can also work surprisingly well as part of a more contemporary interior design. But hardwood floors don’t look after themselves. Not only do you have to make sure you’re cleaning your floor with a suitable cleaning agent (since using the wrong chemicals can rob the ...
Retirement planning: a quick guide to reverse mortgages
Collaborative post Have you given much thought to the level of income you'll have once you retire? The answer to this question will probably depend on your age, but the fact remains that there is a tendency to experience a drop in income once you stop working. This situation understandably causes worry, but avoiding the issue definitely doesn't make it go away! A much better approach is to start planning your post-retirement finances. ...
Easy ways to make your house feel like a home
Collaborative post With most of us spending more time at home right now, it’s no wonder our living spaces are under pressure. They’re multi-tasking hard to provide a practical place to live and work, as well as a relaxing sanctuary that helps to boost our mood. Feeling at ease in our homes can have a huge impact on our mental health and sense of wellbeing. I definitely feel the stress levels rising when our house is messy, for ...
Six easy ways to revive your home
Collaborative post Is your home starting to show its age? Time and money might be short, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make some simple changes to revive your home and add value. If your home is in need of a makeover, here are six easy ways to get it back into shape. Paint it One obvious way to rejuvenate your home is to give the exterior a paint job. Think about your walls, window frames, doors, fences and ...
Pumpkin jokes and pumpkin puns to make your Halloween devilishly funny
If you're looking for a bit of light-hearted Halloween fun, these pumpkin jokes and pumpkin puns are wickedly funny! As well as providing a giggle, pumpkin puns and pumpkin jokes are perfect caption inspiration for when you're sharing your Halloween and jack-o-lantern pictures on social media. You can use them in texts and emails too! Fun facts about pumpkins Here's a few fun facts about pumpkins to get us started. The name pumpkin ...
What to consider when choosing a garden office
Collaborative post With so many of us working from home on a regular basis right now, there’s never been more pressure on our living spaces to provide a practical and stimulating working environment. And if your property doesn’t happen to have a room going spare, you’re probably struggling to create that ideal office space in an already busy home. This is where a garden office could be the ideal solution. The benefits of a garden ...
12 must-have essentials for your home tool kit
Collaborative post Even if you’re not a fan of DIY, it’s a good idea to have a basic tool kit in your home. Whether you own your rent your property, there are bound to be occasions when you need to carry out small-scale repairs or improvements. This is where a home tool kit comes in very handy. Having the right tools will make any DIY job quicker and easier - and probably more successful too! If you need to build up your own ...
The Most Useful Products for Carpet Cleaning
Collaborative post Having gorgeous fluffy carpets in your home is fantastic, but carpet cleaning can be a bit of a nightmare. Fitted carpets can't be removed for cleaning, which makes it all the more important to stay on top of dirt and stains before they really start to impact your carpet's look and lifespan. Spills, pet hair and footprints, dust, fading and general traffic all affect the appearance of your carpet. Obviously dirt and ...