Do you find that January is often the time of year when you start to think about home renovations? I know the combination of post-Christmas calm, having the kids back at school, and gloomy weather always kicks me into planning mode, it just seems like a good month to get organised doesn’t it? Whatever room you’re planning on tackling this year, it’s likely that a flooring update is part of the plan. Wooden floors are always a popular ...
A foam mattress, but not as you know it: Leesa mattress review plus £100 discount
How comfy is your mattress? I absolutely need a decent night’s sleep to function properly, so a good mattress is a must-have for me. I’ve recently been trying out the Leesa mattress, to see how it delivers on comfort and support. Read on to find out how I got on, plus there’s a £100 discount on offer for my readers! We’ve had our Leesa mattress for over a month now, and I’ve deliberately waited this long to write my review. I think ...
3 Easy Ways to Get Creative with Solid Wood Flooring Offcuts
Home renovations can often leave you with surplus materials, and this guest post has some great ideas for putting wooden flooring offcuts to good use. If you’ve recently renovated your home with solid wood flooring, you’ve made an excellent choice. Solid wood floors are timeless, durable, and highly attractive. There’s no doubt that your home will look and feel even more stunning once they’ve been fitted, but there’s one thing you’re going to ...
Do’s and don’ts when caring for marble worktops
Do you have marble worktops in your kitchen? This guest post has lots of great tips for keeping them in top condition. Not only are marble worktops a source of beauty in your home, they’re also viewed as a luxury item and can add to the value of your home. Lots of people are choosing to invest in natural stone surfaces for their home, due to their greater durability, aesthetic appeal, functionality, and the sheer luxury status over other ...
How To Create The Perfect Environment For Working From Home
If you work from home, you'll know it can sometimes be a challenge to create an effective workspace. This guest post has lots of tips to help you get it right. When it comes to advising people about their home environment, there is no one ideal working space that will suit everyone. Finding the perfect working from home environment depends on your living conditions, personal preferences, and the type of job you do. Here are some ideas ...
The best DIY Hacks to Sell Your House Fast
Looking to move house in a hurry? This guest post has some great ideas to help you sell your house fast. If you need to suddenly sell your home quickly (for example, due to a new job, or to get into a school catchment area), one of your main worries will probably be ‘is my house sale ready’? Beautifully decorated houses with new fittings and features are more likely to be snapped up quickly. But if you’re short on time, there are services ...
How to prep your heating system for winter
Is your home's heating system ready for winter? We’ve only just waved goodbye to summer, and temperatures are still mild enough to avoid flicking the heating on, but now is the ideal time to check your heating system and make sure it’s ready for the colder months. The colder seasons of the year place the greatest strain on your heating system, which is why most boiler breakdowns happen during winter. Our old combi boiler packed up during a ...
What to consider when replacing windows
Are you planning any home projects this autumn? It's a popular season for renovation projects, with summer holidays out of the way, kids back at school, and weather that's still mild - well, usually! We're about to start a major kitchen renovation, and I'm really excited to get cracking because it will make such a difference to how efficiently we use our living space. As well as some structural work, a new fitted kitchen and new flooring, I ...
Ways to Ensure Your Home Sells Fast
Looking to move house? This guest post has lots of house selling tips for making the process as speedy as possible. There are some circumstances in life that mandate a move, whether you want to or not. For example, imagine you just received news that you’re in line for the promotion for which you have worked so hard. There’s only one caveat: the job opening is in another location. You have to move, and you have to move now. Can you sell your ...
What You Need to Consider Before Buying a Set of Bi-Fold Doors
Decided to purchase a new set of bi-folding doors for your home? This guest post outlines a few important things you need to consider before parting with your cash. Bi-folding doors are perfect for both small and large properties, regardless of whether they’re traditional or contemporary. They’re also ideal for opening up your home to plenty of natural night, bringing the outside world in and providing easy access to your garden. However, it’s ...