Collaborative post Having a beautiful garden is one of the best ways to make your home stand out. However, if you'd like to focus on the building itself, there are lots of other ways to give your home kerb appeal. You could focus on the finish of your home, such as using cladding or paint on the walls, keeping windows in good condition, or sprucing up the driveway. These are all pretty major projects, but one often overlooked yet simple ...
6 questions you must address before shopping for designer wallpapers
Collaborative post If you're shopping for wallpaper, you're probably only too aware that there are many options on the market these days. As a homeowner looking to revamp your home, it's pretty easy to get overwhelmed by the choice. This list of questions is here to help you make the right decision. Read on for six areas that you should consider when shopping for designer wallpapers. Thinking about each one will help you find the ...
How to use interior design to reflect your personal style
The way you decorate your home has a direct impact on how comfortable and relaxed you feel living there, and it’s certainly demotivating to be uninspired by the place you live in. For this reason, you may want to add a personal touch to your home’s interior design to make sure it reflects your personality - your interests, hobbies, experiences, or even the way you dress. In addition to choosing a style that matches who you are and paying ...
Can UK tap water be a health threat?
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 ...
10 essential items you need for homeschooling your kids
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 ...
What to do with your home once the kids have moved out
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 ...
How to choose the best wall mounted post box for your home
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 ...
Tips to Upgrade your Kitchen on a Budget
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 ...
Simple Ways to Spruce up Your Garden
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 ...
How To Create A Stylish Look For Your Bedroom Design
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 ...