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6 things you should never do in a home improvement store

March 31, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Your local home improvement store can be an invaluable resource. It allows you to get everything that you need to complete a home improvement project, ranging from a specific colour of paint to different types of lightbulbs. So whether you want to remodel your home to sell it in Los Angeles or just build a simple swing for the kids, you're bound to make a trip or two there. Just like with any other shop, the customers of a home improvement ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: DIY, Home, home improvement, Home renovation, Shopping, Top Tips

How to make Christmas less stressful: easy ways to save time

November 24, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Getting ready for Christmas.  If those words fill you with a sense of panic, you’re not alone! Whether you’re super-organised and have it all planned and prepped already, or always end up doing everything last-minute, there’s no denying that preparing for Christmas takes a lot of time and effort.  Add in the usual demands of a busy family home, and it’s no wonder we can quickly feel frazzled! Easy ways to ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Christmas, Cleaning, cooking, Food, Home maintenance, Shopping, Top Tips

Great home essentials for Black Friday

November 17, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Black Friday is just around the corner - are you planning any purchases for your home? Whether you’re looking to replace a less-than-ideal piece of kit, or just on the hunt for ways to make your home function better, now is a great time to take a look at what’s on offer. I’ve been browsing Lifewit’s amazon store for home essentials inspiration. If there are areas of your home that could benefit from some practical ...

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Filed Under: Product Showcase Tagged With: black friday, Camping, Family home, Home, home accessories, Home maintenance, outdoor living, Shopping

The Non-Parent’s Guide to Birthday Gifts for Kids

May 31, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you’re a parent and your child’s birthday is coming up, the chances are you’re already quite organised and clued-up when it comes to presents. Whether they’ve left you one too many hints to ignore, or you’ve seen something you’d know they’d love, you’ve probably got it sorted. But what about all the uncles, aunties, friends-of-friends, godparents, and network of wider family members? Obviously you can ask the parents ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Birthday, Children, Family, Gifts, Kids, Shopping

Tips from Wido on sprucing up your spring garden

May 2, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you getting busy in the garden yet? We've had some amazing weather lately, and it's definitely motivated me to get out there and make the garden look presentable! We tend to use our gardens much less in the winter months, but spring is the perfect time to give things a spruce-up and tackle those jobs you've been ignoring. If you're not sure what to do first, check out this fab infographic from online retailer Wido which is full of ideas ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Garden tips, Garden tools, gardening, gardening equipment, Shopping, Spring, Top Tips

Top 10 reasons to choose synthetic rattan garden furniture

April 9, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Synthetic rattan garden furniture has become increasingly popular over recent years, and has seen a resurgence in the trends for 2019 - and it’s not at all difficult to see why. The benefits of this particular type of rattan are countless, all whilst looking perfectly Pinterest-worthy and exuding class and style. Not only is synthetic rattan cheaper than the real deal whilst still looking just as good, but there are many other plus points that ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Garden furniture, Infographic, Rattan, Shopping, Top Tips

Why you should consider engineered wood for your next flooring project

March 4, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Do you have wooden flooring anywhere in your home?  It’s been a popular interiors trend for a long time now, and there’s a style and finish to suit pretty much every room scheme you could think of! If you’re thinking about going for the wooden floor look, there are a number of different types of flooring available.  Traditional hardwood flooring is made from solid planks of wood, laminate flooring has an image of wood attached to ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Engineered wood flooring, Flooring, Home, Interiors, Shopping, Wooden flooring

Product Showcase: Tuscan Engineered wood flooring

January 15, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Filed Under: Product Showcase Tagged With: Flooring, Home, Interiors, Product Showcase, Shopping, Wooden flooring

What to consider when choosing garden furniture

June 8, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Are you looking to update your garden furniture?  Today's guest post has lots of helpful tips to help you find the perfect option for your outdoor space. Buying garden furniture is a long-term investment, and making the right choice can really help transform your garden space. However, planning is key. It’s not about buying a garden furniture set because it looks good, or because it’s in the sale; it has to fit and work with the space you have ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Garden furniture, Home, Maintenance, Outdoors, Shopping, Top Tips

Product Showcase – Made to Last Sofa Beds

June 6, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Made to Last Lode sofa bed

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 ...

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Filed Under: Product Showcase Tagged With: Home, Interiors, Product Showcase, Shopping, Sofa, Sofa Bed

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