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Quartz or Granite? What to choose for your kitchen worktops

May 10, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When it comes to home improvement, revamping your kitchen is one of the most 'wow factor' projects you can tackle. And witnessing your dream kitchen slowly take shape during the renovation process is enough to make anyone eager to enjoy the final result. The finished look of a kitchen is obviously a top priority, and as you can imagine, it's a task that usually requires a fair amount of consideration and ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen & Dining Tagged With: Granite worktops, Home, Home renovation, Interiors, Kitchen, Kitchen worktops, Quartz worktops, Worktops

6 things you should never do in a home improvement store

March 31, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Your local home improvement store can be an invaluable resource. It allows you to get everything that you need to complete a home improvement project, ranging from a specific colour of paint to different types of lightbulbs. So whether you want to remodel your home to sell it in Los Angeles or just build a simple swing for the kids, you're bound to make a trip or two there. Just like with any other shop, the customers of a home improvement ...

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

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

What to do with your home once the kids have moved out

December 16, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post The family home can be a much treasured and beloved space for all family members. And with property prices continuing to rise in the UK, young adults are increasingly finding it difficult to fly the nest. According to data from 2019, the average age to move out is over 24 years old. With the impact of the pandemic still unfolding, this figure will almost certainly rise over the coming years. However, for most parents the ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: decluttering, downsizing, Family home, Home, home improvement, Home renovation, Moving home

Tips to Upgrade your Kitchen on a Budget

December 2, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post There’s no getting away from it: kitchens are expensive to install. And if your current kitchen is starting to show its age, this may be playing on your mind. But could you save money by upgrading what you already have? Changing some of the key parts of your kitchen, rather than ripping it all out, could be a more affordable option than a full re-fit. The cost of a new kitchen ranges between £8,000 and £15,000 - and ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen & Dining Tagged With: Family home, Home, home improvement, Home renovation, Kitchen, kitchen appliances, kitchen design, Kitchen worktops, Tiles, Top Tips

7 Big Budget Home Improvement Projects

August 10, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Computer Tablet Showing Finished Kitchen Sitting On House Plans With Pencil

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

Bedroom Refresh: create a bedroom mood board in 5 easy steps

April 26, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Need a bedroom refresh, but don't know where to start? Unless you have a plan to stick to, the process of redecorating can quickly become chaotic. This is where a bedroom mood board can help. What is a mood board? A mood board is a collection of materials that reflects the style you're aiming for. It's a great tool to help you visualise a 'look' for an interiors project, and also really useful when it comes to ...

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

Using a skip bag: HIPPOBAG waste collection service review

March 2, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

This is a collaborative post in partnership with HIPPOBAG With spring on the horizon, many of us are starting to think about tidying up our outdoor spaces, ready for warmer days and more time spent outside.  After months of being indoors, you might also be keen to have a good old clearout inside your home too! Number one on our list for a pre-spring purge was the shed and garden.  We don’t have a garage, and the shed can quickly ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family home, garden clearance, Garden maintenance, Hippo Bag, Home renovation, house clearance, Reviews, waste disposal

5 easy DIY bathroom makeover projects

February 26, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post With spring around the corner and the days getting warmer again, most of us are starting to think about home updates and improvements. And as we’re spending more time at home, quirks that we wouldn’t usually notice can really start to annoy! When it comes to sprucing up your home, bathroom makeover projects are a great place to start. This is where you get ready every morning, and prepare yourself to go to bed every ...

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Filed Under: Bathroom Tagged With: bathroom, Bathrooms, DIY, Family home, Home, home improvement, Home renovation, Interiors, Top Tips

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