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Three child-friendly home tips you might not have thought of

October 4, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post There's no getting away from it: having children has a huge impact on your home and the way you use it. When kids come along, you will probably find that your previous ways of living and, in particular, home management, need to change. Something as simple as the way you store your belongings might require a complete re-think to avoid an accident or breakage. Creating a child-friendly home Keeping your home safe and ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Boiler, Children, Children's bedroom, Family home, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Parenting, Pets, Top Tips

How to stop a dog from digging in the garden

April 21, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you have a dog, you're probably going to find holes in your garden at some point. It's instinct for a dog to dig, but that doesn't mean you have to accept craters all over your lawn! Before you start thinking about how to stop a dog from digging up your flower beds, it's important to understand the possible reasons behind their behaviour. In the overwhelming majority of instances, the unusual behaviour of a dog is ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Dogs, Family home, Garden, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, Pets

Tips for removing pet hair from your furniture

April 16, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you have ever had a pet, you probably know how tricky the problem of pet hair in your home can be. How do you minimise it? What should you do to get rid of it? Whether you let your furry friend on the furniture or not, you can be sure your pet's hair will find it's way pretty much everywhere. Removing the hair may feel like an impossible task, but the right instruments and tools can make the process much quicker and ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Cleaning, Home, Home maintenance, Pets, Top Tips

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