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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

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

Home management: 5 essential habits to teach your kids

April 27, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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

Tips for removing pet hair from your furniture

April 16, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you have ever had a pet, you probably know how tricky the problem of pet hair in your home can be. How do you minimise it? What should you do to get rid of it? Whether you let your furry friend on the furniture or not, you can be sure your pet's hair will find it's way pretty much everywhere. Removing the hair may feel like an impossible task, but the right instruments and tools can make the process much quicker and ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Cleaning, Home, Home maintenance, Pets, Top Tips

Draper Pressure Washer 230V review

February 28, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Draper Spring is almost here, and for lots of us that means it’s time to spruce up our outdoor spaces.  Having spent more time in our gardens than ever before over the last year, and with this year looking like it’s going to be a similar situation, I’m sure an outdoor spring clean is on a lot of to do lists right now. When it comes to outdoor jobs, top of my list has been tackling dirt ...

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Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Cleaning, Garden maintenance, Home maintenance, outdoor living, pressure washer, Reviews

Painting outside: how to get it right

February 28, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The change in the seasons can mean only one thing: summer isn't far away. A bit like last year, many families and homes across the UK will be swapping picnics in the park and afternoons in the beer garden for something more personal in their backyards. While garden centres hopefully won’t be as busy and queued out as they were last year, spring is the ideal time for getting your garden in good order. This is especially ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Decking, Garden maintenance, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, outdoor furniture, Outdoors, Top Tips

Home repairs: how to deal with foundation problems

January 22, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Every homeowner will need to deal with repairs at some point - whether they're caused by general wear and tear, or specific damage. Home repairs are never the most popular house renovations, but given the likelihood of having to deal with them, it's a good idea to be prepared! One area that we tend not to think of when it comes to home repairs is foundations. Unfortunately, you can rarely predict when foundation repairs might be required, as ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family home, Home, Home maintenance, Home renovation, Home repairs, Top Tips

How to cleanup mold damage caused by pipe leaks in Baltimore

January 17, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When you notice that your property in Baltimore has mold, and that it has already done a lot of damage, you will naturally want to find out what caused the problem. The most likely cause of mold damage is a leaking water pipe, and you must deal with this root cause before beginning any cleanup. When you're ready to clean up the mold damage caused by pipe leaks in your Baltimore property, there are two options. One, ...

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

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

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