Collaborative post If you’re new to farm life, or want to improve your current pastures, one of the first things you should consider is your grass. Since pastures tend to be several acres in size, choosing the right grass seed isn’t just ideal - it’s necessary. Whether you have horses, pigs, goats, or sheep, you must ensure they are well-fed. This quick guide to improving your pastures covers tips for all the main varieties of ...
Top tips for a quick and easy family move
Collaborative post Moving house is said to be one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do. Add children into the mix, and it’s no surprise if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect. These tips will help to ensure your family move is the quickest and easiest move you’ve ever made. 1. Start early If the idea of moving house feels overwhelming, break it down into small, manageable parts. Decluttering your current home is a ...
New Boiler Cost UK: Tips and Advice to help you buy
Buying a new boiler or replacing your old one can be a tricky process. A new boiler cost in the UK can vary quite widely, depending on several factors. A professional heating engineer can help you understand your options, but you can also do some homework yourself. Before investing in a new boiler, consider the tips and advice in this guide. They will help you go into the buying process armed with more information. Common questions about ...
22 places people often forget to clean
Collaborative post Cleaning is a continuous chore that we all have to tackle in the home. And as we’re only human, we can sometimes miss or forget to clean obscure places without realising it. This is pretty much inevitable unless you hire a professional house cleaning service. Here are 22 of the most common places in the house that people often forget to clean. See if you've missed any of them! 1. The tops of cabinets and ...
Ways to make your home stand out on your street
Collaborative post We go to great lengths to decorate our home interiors, but it's often the exterior that needs a bit of an update. As the first view that people have of our homes, the front garden or yard is of great importance. There are many ways to make your home stand out on your street, without breaking the bank or annoying your neighbours. Here are a few simple things you can do to boost your home's kerb appeal. Add an ...
Fixer-Upper or Money Pit: how to sort gems from lemons
Collaborative post The abundance of property shows on TV over the last couple of decades has caused more people to consider buying a home that’s in need of renovation. This sounds great in theory; you get to put your stamp on a house, and will ideally add value which can be recouped in the long term when you eventually sell. However, some projects can turn from a dream to a nightmare, with unforeseen costs and unexpected disasters ...
How DIY furniture can spruce up your garden
Collaborative post Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic where our outdoor spaces became an all-important place to socialise, people have been increasingly invested in creating their own garden idyll. In the UK, this was evidenced by a huge spike in sales of plants and garden furniture during 2020 and 2021. Suppliers are still struggling to keep up with the unexpected demand which has been exacerbated by recent transport issues influenced by ...
How to make your home feel more spacious
Collaborative post Would you like to make your home feel more spacious? It's a common goal for lots of homeowners, and for good reason. A home that feels larger is a more pleasant place to live, often lighter, and will be easier to sell in the future. However, achieving this goal can seem difficult or even impossible, especially if you live in a property where space is tight. Easy ways to make your home feel more spacious Regardless ...
3 Unique Lighting Ideas for your Home
Collaborative post The right lighting is a crucial part of any home improvement project. Everything in a room, from the wallpaper to the carpets to the wall art, is affected by lighting. This means that early planning of your lighting design is critical. You need to consider all the light sources you'll use - from reading lights over the sofa to an eye-catching chandelier that brightens the entire space - at the start of the project. A ...
How to keep current events from affecting your mental health while working from home
This is a collaborative post in partnership with BetterHelp. Working from home can be very convenient, but it also requires discipline. Being in your home environment while working requires you to ignore many distractions, from washing the dishes or doing laundry to playing with kids or pets. Another type of distraction that can ruin both your focus and your mood is keeping up with current events. There are always more news stories to ...