Collaborative post Are you thinking about downsizing your home? Downsizing can be a sensible option if you're living in a house that's a lot bigger than you really need, are looking to reduce your living costs, or would simply like a home that's easier to maintain. Moving to a smaller property can also allow you to release equity from your home, allowing you to finance other projects, travel or family members without having to borrow ...
Everyday tips for managing stress in a family home
Collaborative post Your home can be a real sanctuary for you and your family. Ideally it's somewhere where you can all escape from the stresses of busy family life, spend relaxing time together, and slow down the pace a little. Sometimes it's hard to keep things calm and stress-free though! Tips for managing stress in a family home A happy, low-stress family home starts with a strong emotional foundation, and the building blocks can ...
How to create a calm home environment
Collaborative post Your home should be a place where you can wind down and relax - but busy family life can make that tricky. Juggling work, childcare, home maintenance, hobbies and family time can easily make our homes feel like a never-ending to do list, instead of a calming environment where we can take a break and recharge. How to create a calm home environment If your home isn’t as calm as you’d like it to be, check out these six ...
How to manage your daily tasks on time
In today’s busy world, everybody has a lot of jobs to do every day. However, it can be pretty challenging to meet your work deadlines, especially when you're not very good at planning. And while sometimes it's possible to move the task and do it later, in other cases you will have to deal with unpleasant consequences. This article aims to help you deal with daily work planning. You'll learn helpful tips on how to deal with all your tasks on ...
A guide to buying your first home
This post has been written and provided by An Post Insurance - #ad Step by Step Guide to Buying a New Home and Staying Sane For those of us already on the property ladder, remember how hard it was to get everything right when buying your first home? The gazillion forms you have to fill out, the nail biting wait for the bank to give the green light, only to request more and more of the same forms to get the deal across the line. And ...
Tips to improve your broadband when working from home
Collaborative post While we all expect our home broadband to be good enough to handle our entertainment needs, it takes on an extra dimension when we’re working from home. This is when it becomes crucially important to get it right. Working from home usually requires a stable broadband connection that won’t let you down just when you’re about to send that important document to a colleague or host a video call. A weak connection at a ...
Home management: 5 essential habits to teach your kids
Collaborative post If you're a parent, you're no doubt keen to be a good role model and set the right example for your kids to follow. Children love to mimic the adults around them, so it’s important that you encourage them to form good habits via your own behaviour. Encouraging your kids to develop basic home management skills when they are young will help them to look after their own homes when they're older. Getting your kids involved ...
How to stop a dog from digging in the garden
Collaborative post If you have a dog, you're probably going to find holes in your garden at some point. It's instinct for a dog to dig, but that doesn't mean you have to accept craters all over your lawn! Before you start thinking about how to stop a dog from digging up your flower beds, it's important to understand the possible reasons behind their behaviour. In the overwhelming majority of instances, the unusual behaviour of a dog is ...
Easy ways to embrace sustainable living
Collaborative post Even before the world stopped due to the pandemic, sustainable living was a hot topic. The trend of buyers seeking eco-friendly products and materials, including sustainable and conscious supply chains, was already well-established. As a result, many designers and manufacturers were focusing their research and development on improving their product ranges to meet the needs of eco-conscious consumers. Then along came ...
Using a skip bag: HIPPOBAG waste collection service review
This is a collaborative post in partnership with HIPPOBAG With spring on the horizon, many of us are starting to think about tidying up our outdoor spaces, ready for warmer days and more time spent outside. After months of being indoors, you might also be keen to have a good old clearout inside your home too! Number one on our list for a pre-spring purge was the shed and garden. We don’t have a garage, and the shed can quickly ...
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