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 ...
Product Showcase – Made to Last Sofa Beds
Are you planning any interiors projects at the moment? It may be the busiest time of year gardening-wise, but we’re also about to start some pretty major indoor projects too, including a complete revamp of our family room. At the moment it’s a glorified cupboard, but I have grand plans to transform it into a cosy den where the kids can do their music practice and chill out with their friends. We’ll definitely need a sofa in there, and as we ...
5 Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas
Are you looking to revamp your bathroom? This guest post has lots of ideas for floor tiles that will really add a fabulous finish to your room!Tiles provide bathroom floors with a stylish and durable covering. Tiles are a more practical choice than carpet, because they won’t absorb as much moisture and are easier to clean in this particular part of the home. You also have a wide range of colours and styles to select from when it comes to ...
Interior lighting: how to get it right
How early in an interior design project do you consider the lighting? I suspect we’re all a little guilty of leaving this particular element of a room re-vamp until the later stages, concentrating instead on things like room layout, paint colours and furniture. But really, lighting should be one of the first things we consider when embarking on an interiors project, because it’s so integral to the finished ‘feel’ and functionality of a ...
Review: BenQ e-Reading LED Lamp
How much time do you spend working on screens each day? We all worry about the amount of screen time our kids are getting, but chances are as adults we spend much more time than them staring at computers, tablets and smartphones. I spend a lot of time working on screens, and by the end of the day I’m often feeling the strain in my eyes, especially when the natural light in my office is poor, or I’ve been working in artificial light. Over the ...
Is vinyl flooring a good choice for family homes?
A new year often gets us planning lots of new projects for our homes: what’s on your list for 2018? We’re planning a big kitchen renovation and a new look for our lounge, and both of those projects will involve a flooring re-think. With two kids and a pet cat, the flooring we choose will most definitely need to cope with busy family life; think muddy paws and wellies, heavy traffic and indoor football, and you get the picture! Having looked ...
The best flooring for a family home
When you decide to replace the flooring in your home, one of the biggest decisions is choosing the right option for the room in question. With so many flooring types available, getting it right first time can feel a little daunting. In this guest post the experts at Flooring Republic have done the hard work for us; read on to discover their recommendations for each room in a typical family home.Kitchen & Bathroom Possibly the most ...
My family kitchen wish list
Are you planning any big home projects at the moment? Autumn always inspires me to get cracking with the home improvement; I think the fact that there’s less to do outside in the garden frees me up to focus on indoors a bit more, plus the thought of Christmas looming on the horizon gives me a bit of a kick up the bum to get organised! Our next big house project is to replace our family kitchen; the current one is way past it’s best, and just ...
Tips for child-proofing your bathroom
The family bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house, but it can also be the most dangerous where children are concerned. If you need tips on how to baby-proof and child-proof your bathroom, today's guest post has a few quick and easy ways to prevent accidents. Pick up some non-slip mats This might seem like the most obvious thing to do, but it’s also one of those little details that can easily be missed. These days, you can buy ...