This is a collaborative post in partnership with Hoover Direct. Does anyone in your family suffer with airborne allergies? Pollen, dust mites and pet hair are all common airborne allergens, and recent trends indicate that more and more of us are becoming sensitive to what’s in the air around us. I know from personal experience just how miserable an airborne allergy can make you feel. I suffer from a pretty bad grass pollen allergy, ...
The change of address checklist before moving into a new flat
Collaborative post There can be a lot to remember when moving into a new flat. Whether you’re signing a lease or closing on a purchase, there are some important things you need to do before moving home. Moving into a new flat comes with a great deal of responsibilities, and it’s essential that you have everything properly planned out before the big day. But there’s no need to worry. This change of address checklist outlines each ...
5 garden changes to help your house sell faster
Collaborative post The coronavirus pandemic has transformed house-buying trends in the UK. While life has returned to some semblance of normality for many people, our work and home lives may have changed forever. When the first lockdown ended in Summer 2020, demand for larger properties with gardens or access to public green spaces soared as people contemplated a future in which they would spend increasing amounts of time at home for ...
Make your kitchen more kid-friendly with these simple design tips
Collaborative post The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home. As well as being a place where we cook and eat, it's often a popular space for family members to gather and spend valuable time together. So, when planning a kitchen update, you have to consider everyone’s needs. For families with children, it’s even more crucial to create a kitchen design that's safe for little ones. The trick of balancing style with safety ...
What style of bed is best for a small room?
Collaborative post Small bedrooms don’t have the luxury of space, so ideally the style of bed you choose should be as compact as possible. A divan or ottoman bed is the best solution for small bedrooms, because the base is the same size as the mattress with no protruding frame. Another way to give the impression of more space in a small bedroom is to get a low bed frame. Low bed frames eat up less visual space and can make a bedroom ...
A quick guide to home solar panels
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, ...
The difference between old and new builds as a family home
Collaborative post For many families, looking for a house to buy is not as simple as finding four walls and a nice garden in the right area. The house has to become a family home, with enough flexibility to accommodate each family member's needs over the years. With new build home completions on the rise, more new builds are available on the housing market. This means more families are considering what kind of home might be better suited ...
How to choose the best ceiling lights for your home
Collaborative post When you embark on a room renovation in your home, at what point do you think about lighting? It’s tempting to leave this aspect of a makeover until the later stages of the project, because it feels like a relatively small element to make decisions on. But lighting actually plays a critical role in the atmosphere and practicality of a room, so it should be something that’s carefully considered right at the start of ...
Tips for renting out your house
Collaborative post Are you thinking about renting out your house? Perhaps you’re looking to profit from periods of time when you’re not using your home, thinking about buy-to-let, or just don’t want to sell your home when you move to a new property. Whatever your reasons, renting out your house can be a great way to generate additional income. If you’re new to being a landlord, the process of getting tenants moved in can be a little ...
Tips for a cleaner bathroom
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 ...