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Can a professional cleaning service help to reduce stress?

June 13, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Stress is an area of mental health that affects pretty much everyone at some point. In recent years we've seen a shift towards discussing mental wellness more openly, and this is definitely a positive move towards helping us all to manage stressful situations. The workplace, family issues, and finances can all play a role in causing stress levels to rise. According to a study by the Mental Health Foundation, 74% of UK ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Cleaning, Home, Home maintenance, mental health, Stress

A quick guide to home solar panels

March 10, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you keen to make your home more green when it comes to energy use? In the face of the climate crisis many of us are making lifestyle changes to reduce our impact on the planet. Fitting home solar panels is one way to make your home less reliant on traditional forms of power supply. As an added bonus, solar panels can also save you money on your annual energy bills. The sun luckily never runs out or switches off, ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: energy, energy saving, Family home, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, solar panels

How to maintain your garden shed this winter

February 10, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Winter is a time of year when we tend to use our gardens and outdoor spaces less. But while you're staying cosy indoors, harsh weather conditions can take their toll on the exterior of your property. A common winter home maintenance task is protecting house walls, roofs and surrounding areas from snow and rain. But people often forget that there’s another area which requires extra care and attention during winter: ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, garden buildings, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, Home maintenance, Shed, shed maintenance, Top Tips

Tips for a cleaner bathroom

February 3, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Bathroom cleaning is a chore that we all like to put off from time to time. We tend to use our bathrooms the most first thing in the morning and last thing in the evening. At these times of day we're usually either tired or in a hurry, so it's not hard to see why the bathroom can get messy quicker than other rooms in the home. One good way to cut down on the time spent on the dreaded bathroom deep clean is to get into good habits. Try to ...

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Filed Under: Bathroom Tagged With: bathroom, Cleaning, Home, Home maintenance, home management, Top Tips

Can UK tap water be a health threat?

December 22, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Your home's tap water may have been declared safe by the authorities, but it might not be free from contaminants. In some cases, tap water contains very low levels of contaminants that are not harmful to your health. But in other cases, relatively high levels of heavy metals and chemicals may be present. These contaminants can affect the nervous and the reproductive systems and cause gastrointestinal diseases and chronic illnesses. Even at low ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Health, Home, Home maintenance, water, water filter

How to choose the best wall mounted post box for your home

December 8, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Is your letterbox letting you down? This essential element of our home’s entrance is often overlooked as a purely functional item, but giving your letterbox some attention is a simple way to make a good first impression with your home. Whether you’d like to replace a less-than-lovely letterbox, or are simply keen to increase security when it comes to your mail, a wall mounted post box is a great option. The ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Home, home accessories, home improvement, Home maintenance, home security, kerb appeal, letter box

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

8 brilliant carpet care tips

October 25, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post We all want our carpets to look clean and feel plush to walk on. Over time however, carpet colours can fade, the pile can deteriorate, and dirt can start to build up. The good news is that by following a few tips and tricks, you can not only maintain the longevity of your carpets, but also keep them looking good. Here are eight carpet care tips to help you get the best out of this popular flooring ...

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

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

Win Burg-Wächter shed security products worth £85

August 23, 2021 by Catherine 94 Comments

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Burg-Wächter Welcome to a fantastic giveaway, courtesy of the lovely team at Burg-Wächter. I've got a bundle of their shed security products worth £85 to give away - perfect for making your belongings more secure in your outdoor storage. Home security products from Burg-Wächter Burg-Wächter is internationally recognised as a leading provider of security products for the home.  From ...

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