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Great ways to alter the aesthetic of your home

October 14, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you thinking about ways to alter the aesthetic of your home? If you're keen to ensure that your home looks and feels modern, there are various steps that you can take. Little changes can be significant, or you might be considering major alterations that make the property feel brand new. Let’s explore some of the key areas to think about when embarking on home renovations. New fixtures  First, you could ...

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Is it ever wise to take on DIY plumbing jobs around the house yourself?

October 14, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When a plumbing issue arises in your home, it can be tempting to try to fix it yourself. After all, there are plenty of YouTube videos and blog posts that show you how to do it, so it can't be that difficult, right? From fixing a leaky tap to unblocking a toilet, there are many plumbing jobs around the house that we all know how to do. And while it may be tempting to save some money by taking on these jobs ourselves, ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: DIY, Home, Home maintenance, Home repairs, plumbing, Top Tips

How to prep your home for winter

October 12, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post We’re in the lead up to winter, and you can already feel the change of the seasons. The nights are drawing in earlier, the sun is rising later, we're experiencing lower temperatures, and the elements are turning. This means more chance of frost, ice, rain, wind, and snow. This is an exciting time of year; as well as enjoying autumn, many of us are starting to plan for Christmas. But it’s also a time of year when we need ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family home, Flooring, heating, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, home management, Insulation, Soft furnishings, Winter

How do I find a good domestic cleaner near me?

October 12, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Cleaning up the home is no easy task - and finding a good domestic cleaner can be even more difficult. A really good cleaner is worth their weight in gold. Hiring a good domestic cleaner can feel like a daunting task. You have to trust that the person will possibly be alone in your home and, depending on your schedule and situation, may need a set of keys or access to your property. Therefore, you need to find someone who ...

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

Home improvement ideas to enhance your property this year

September 26, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Taking steps to look after your home and improve your property is really important if you want to enhance its appeal and make it a comfortable place to live. There are a lot of things to consider when trying to make your property better; you need to think about how you can improve the aesthetic of your home, whilst also adding value at the same time. To make your property better, you can implement subtle changes as well ...

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What to do when you need emergency upholstery cleaning

September 12, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Anyone who remembers using the Yellow Pages will be able to recall the numerous adverts for emergency services. Generally, these would have been for plumbers, electricians, and qualified gas engineers. However, there are times when a different kind of emergency occurs. Life has a way of throwing up accidents now and again, and in the home, this could mean spills and potentially costly damage to carpets and ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: carpet, Cleaning, Home maintenance, Soft furnishings, Top Tips

New Boiler Cost UK: Tips and Advice to help you buy

August 30, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Buying a new boiler or replacing your old one can be a tricky process. A new boiler cost in the UK can vary quite widely, depending on several factors. A professional heating engineer can help you understand your options, but you can also do some homework yourself. Before investing in a new boiler, consider the tips and advice in this guide. They will help you go into the buying process armed with more information. Common questions about ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Boiler, heating, Home, home appliances, home improvement, Home maintenance, Top Tips

22 places people often forget to clean

August 22, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Cleaning is a continuous chore that we all have to tackle in the home. And as we’re only human, we can sometimes miss or forget to clean obscure places without realising it. This is pretty much inevitable unless you hire a professional house cleaning service. Here are 22 of the most common places in the house that people often forget to clean. See if you've missed any of them! 1. The tops of cabinets and ...

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

Ways to make your home stand out on your street

August 22, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post We go to great lengths to decorate our home interiors, but it's often the exterior that needs a bit of an update. As the first view that people have of our homes, the front garden or yard is of great importance.  There are many ways to make your home stand out on your street, without breaking the bank or annoying your neighbours. Here are a few simple things you can do to boost your home's kerb appeal. Add an ...

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

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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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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