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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

10 essential items you need for homeschooling your kids

December 20, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If parents had to sum up 2020-2021 with one word, homeschooling could well be top of the list. The COVID-19 pandemic saw schools in the United Kingdom close multiple times, with many parents and carers having to quickly adjust to taking on the role of teacher. Between 7 May and 7 June 2020, 87% of parents said a child in their household had been homeschooled because of the pandemic, with a large portion of these parents ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Children, Family, Family home, Home, homeschooling, Top Tips

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

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

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

Simple Ways to Spruce up Your Garden

November 29, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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External post by Frederic Shaw If your property has a garden, you'll know just how useful it can be. A garden can be a play area for children, a social space in the summer, and the perfect place to indulge a love of gardening. However, it can be easy to prioritise other parts of our homes over the garden - and that's not necessarily a good idea. Here's why your garden is such a crucial element of your property, and some easy ways to make it ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Garden maintenance, gardening, Home, Selling your house, Shed

How To Create A Stylish Look For Your Bedroom Design

November 17, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post We spend a lot of time in our bedrooms, so it's important to make this key room in our home comfortable. However, when it comes to designing a welcoming bedroom, comfortable doesn't have to mean boring! Some simple changes can breathe new life into your space, and give you the perfect room for relaxing or working from home. Here are some tips on how to create a stylish look for your bedroom. Invest in good ...

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

Minimalist Lifestyle Tips You Can Try at Home

November 17, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Would you like to make the move towards a more minimalist lifestyle? Put simply, a minimalist lifestyle is all about living with less. The idea behind it is that the more 'stuff' you have, the more time and money you spend maintaining it. And while we all need some things in our lives to be comfortable, there are many other things that we don’t really need. A minimalist lifestyle can help us live a simpler life and ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: decluttering, Eco-friendly, Home, home management, Interior trends, Interiors, Mindfulness, minimalism

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

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