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How To Create A Stylish Look For Your Bedroom Design

November 17, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post We spend a lot of time in our bedrooms, so it's important to make this key room in our home comfortable. However, when it comes to designing a welcoming bedroom, comfortable doesn't have to mean boring! Some simple changes can breathe new life into your space, and give you the perfect room for relaxing or working from home. Here are some tips on how to create a stylish look for your bedroom. Invest in good ...

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Filed Under: Bedroom Tagged With: Bedroom, design tips, Home, home improvement, Interior Design, Interiors

3 Creative Home Decoration Ideas

November 15, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you looking for great ideas for a home decorating project? If you get creative and choose the right colours and accessories, you can transform your home's interior and make it look like an interior designer has worked their magic. And it's possible to change the vibe of your house and upgrade your decor without spending a fortune. From basic necessities like boiler insurance cover to interior and exterior décor, you should think about ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: decorating, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Top Tips

Add value to your home with your outdoor space

October 25, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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External post by Susannah Hammond If you’re thinking of selling your property, you’re probably already wondering about ways to add value to your home before you put it on the market. Most of us start with interiors projects such as clearing clutter, repainting walls, replacing tired kitchen cabinet doors, or adding some fresh new bathroom tiling. This all helps to show your home in its best light, but it’s just as vital to make the most of ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Garden, Garden design, Home, home improvement, kerb appeal, Moving home, outdoor living, Selling your house, Top Tips

Garden rooms: gain extra space without planning an extension

October 16, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When space is tight at home, the obvious option for most homeowners is to plan an extension. This is an easy choice because house extensions are usually promoted by architectural firms as they improve marketability and function. But garden rooms are also a great way to gain extra space. Traditional extensions like conservatories, orangeries, and glass extensions are often attached to the main house to provide extra room ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family, Garden, garden buildings, garden room, Home, home improvement, Home office, Home working, Working from home

Three child-friendly home tips you might not have thought of

October 4, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post There's no getting away from it: having children has a huge impact on your home and the way you use it. When kids come along, you will probably find that your previous ways of living and, in particular, home management, need to change. Something as simple as the way you store your belongings might require a complete re-think to avoid an accident or breakage. Creating a child-friendly home Keeping your home safe and ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Boiler, Children, Children's bedroom, Family home, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Parenting, Pets, Top Tips

7 Big Budget Home Improvement Projects

August 10, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post If you're keen to add real value to your home, or make it more attractive to potential buyers, big budget home improvement projects can be a great investment. Whether you'd like to max out on interior space, improve internal layout, tailor your rooms to suit your lifestyle, or simply deal with a major repair job, tackling a big renovation project will definitely make your home a nicer place to live in - and if you're ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: extension, Family home, heating, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, Home repairs, loft conversion, open plan living

8 exterior home improvements to tackle in summer

July 12, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Summer is one of the most rewarding seasons for putting your house in order. The milder weather makes it easier to carry out lots of home maintenance tasks and renovation projects. Tackling your home's to do list is a great way to spot any issues before they become a major problem, and can also positively affect your home’s value. Great exterior home improvements to tackle in summer Exterior home improvements are even more relevant to a ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, home management, Home renovation, Summer, Top Tips

Why you should get a whole house water filter such as AquaOx – and where to buy them

July 9, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you worried that the water in your home might not be safe for drinking? Water pollution can have some pretty serious effects on human health, so if the answer to this question is yes, it's time to consider installing a whole house water filter. A whole house water filter such as AquaOx gives you peace of mind that your drinking water is safe. Installing one of these filtration systems is a pretty big investment, ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Health, Home, home improvement, Top Tips, water filter

Tips for helping a house clearance go smoothly

July 6, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post It's no secret that house clearance can be stressful, exhausting and time consuming. A major clearout is one of those tasks that we tend to avoid, but doing this won't make the issue disappear, and there will come a time when it's no longer an option to delay a deep clean. But if you have to take on this challenge, remember that there are professionals who can make the process much easier. When it comes to house ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, home management, Top Tips

How to create a calm home environment

July 5, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family home, Health, Home, home improvement, home management, Interior Design, Interiors, mental health, Top Tips

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ABOUT CATHERINE HUGHES

Catherine is a gardener, plant lover, writer, and award winning author of children’s nature books. Her blog is a Vuelio Top 5 gardening blog and her work has been featured in many online and print publications including Grow Your Own Magazine, House Beautiful, Daily Mail, Suttons, National Children’s Gardening Week, and many more. She is also a member of the Garden Media Guild.

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