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6 essential tools for your DIY toolbox

December 21, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Whether you own or rent your home, a toolbox is an essential piece of kit - even if you're not a huge DIY fan. Having a basic DIY tool kit will allow you to tackle small-scale repairs and home projects effectively and safely. The right tools can also make the job much easier and quicker. This article has a detailed list of essential items for a home toolbox. But if you're just getting started with your toolkit, ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family home, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, toolkit, Tools, Top Tips

Tips for replacing your garage door

November 24, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Let's be honest: replacing your garage door isn't the most exciting of home projects. However, no part of your home is going to function indefinitely, so it's probably a job that you'll have to tackle at some point. With this is mind, it makes sense to be prepared! Some garage doors are quite small and relatively easy to replace, while others will definitely require some help. You could probably manage something simple like garage door ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family home, garage, garage doors, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, Top Tips

How to make Christmas less stressful: easy ways to save time

November 24, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Getting ready for Christmas.  If those words fill you with a sense of panic, you’re not alone! Whether you’re super-organised and have it all planned and prepped already, or always end up doing everything last-minute, there’s no denying that preparing for Christmas takes a lot of time and effort.  Add in the usual demands of a busy family home, and it’s no wonder we can quickly feel frazzled! Easy ways to make ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Christmas, Cleaning, cooking, Food, Home maintenance, Shopping, Top Tips

Tips for upgrading your interior lights

November 20, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Winter is traditionally a time to give your home some wow factor with festive decorations. But you don't have to limit the changes to Christmas decor; it's also a great time to think about upgrading your interior lights. Yes, Christmas decorations have their part to play, and this year more than any other it's going to be all about the outdoor decorations. Colourful lights, twinkling characters, and even Santa Claus ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Interior Design, Interiors, LED lights, Lighting

Great home essentials for Black Friday

November 17, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Black Friday is just around the corner - are you planning any purchases for your home? Whether you’re looking to replace a less-than-ideal piece of kit, or just on the hunt for ways to make your home function better, now is a great time to take a look at what’s on offer. I’ve been browsing Lifewit’s amazon store for home essentials inspiration. If there are areas of your home that could benefit from some practical ...

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Filed Under: Product Showcase Tagged With: black friday, Camping, Family home, Home, home accessories, Home maintenance, outdoor living, Shopping

Six easy ways to revive your home

September 3, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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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 ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: bathroom, Bedroom, decorating, Flooring, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, Kitchen, Living Room, Top Tips

Six quick and easy kitchen cleaning tips

August 26, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post When it comes to keeping the kitchen clean, I think we'd all agree that the aim is to get the job done as quickly and effectively as possible. Let's face it, there are much more fun things to spend time on! Here are six easy ways to keep your kitchen clean and prevent the dirt building up, so you can avoid a major cleaning session altogether. Minimise worktop clutter This is a great place to start when it comes ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen & Dining Tagged With: Cleaning, Home, Home maintenance, Kitchen, Top Tips

8 home improvements that add value to your property

June 8, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Do you have any home renovations planned at the moment?  Whether you’re making home improvements with a view to selling, or just looking to revamp your living space, chances are you want those projects to add monetary and practical value to your home. You can give the value of your property a boost with lots of different home improvements, but some projects add more value than others.  Here’s a list of eight ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: bathroom, Conservatory, decorating, energy saving, Garden maintenance, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, Interior Design, Interior trends, Interiors, loft conversion

12 must-have essentials for your home tool kit

June 1, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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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 ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: DIY, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, Interiors, toolkit, Tools, Top Tips

DIY decorating: 4 common mistakes to avoid

March 19, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post For major home renovation projects, there's no doubt that you need to call in the experts. Unless you are a contractor yourself, or have a lot of experience in dealing with these sorts of jobs, there's a large element of risk if you try and take them on yourself. One job which can fall outside of this scope is decorating. Granted, the professionals will probably always do a better job, and also save you some precious ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: decorating, Family home, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, Interiors, Top Tips

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