Mother’s Day is a mother-honoring holiday in the United States of America which takes place on the second Sunday in May. Why bring it up? Well, it’s because the landmark day is only a calendar month away. And, if there are already adverts for Christmas, it’s definitely acceptable to promote Mother’s Day! As a mom, […]
Taking Your Home’s Utilities Off-Grid with Heating, Water & Electricity
Tired of high utility bills? Nowadays, it’s possible to create a self-sufficient home, generating all your own electricity, heating and water. Such sustainable measures can be expensive to install, but you’re certain to make your money back in the long run as you’ll never have to pay a utility bill again. Here’s how you can […]
Take The Stress Out Of Spring Cleaning!
As the seasons change, there’s one thing that a lot of people are turning their minds to: spring cleaning. For some, it’s one of the best things about the new seasons. It gives them the chance to freshen up their home and bring some new life into it. It lets them get organised and get […]
5 Ways To Make Spring Cleaning Simple
If you’re not a cleaning addict, the annual spring clean can be a gruelling event. However, it doesn’t have to be such a challenge – by bringing in improvements you can make your home easier to clean. Here are just five ways to make spring cleaning simpler. This is a contributed post and contains affiliate […]
Giving Back To Your Lawn This Summer
With Spring well and truly upon us, like most people, you’ll probably be thinking about getting your garden in shape for summer. In many ways the centerpiece of your garden, that is akin to the living room within your house is often taken for granted and it’s importance overlooked. This is a contributed post and […]
Selling Up? Steps For Ensuring A Quick Sale & Good Price!
Whether your family has grown again and sadly outgrown your lovely home or you have decided to move for work or to be nearer a better school, the moving process can be a stressful one. This is especially true when you’ve already found your dream home, but you can’t move into it until your current […]
Did You Know A Cluttered Home Could Damage Your Mental Health?
Did you know that having a cluttered home could prove detrimental to your mental health and wellness? There’s a common misconception that living in clutter is normal when life is busy – after all, we don’t all have the time to tidy constantly, do we? However, the fact is that while some mess and clutter […]
Why You Should Pay More Attention to Your Basement
Homeowners often don’t pay much attention at all to what’s underneath their home. If you have a basement that you’re not currently doing very much with, this is something that should change as soon as possible. It’s not just about what you do with it though; simply paying more attention to what’s going on down […]
5 Ways To Make Home Repairs More Affordable
Struggling to afford home repairs? Certain properties – generally older ones – can need a lot of upkeep which can get expensive. Here are just a few ways to lower the cost of home repairs. Compare and negotiate When it comes to hiring plumbers, electricians and other handymen, you can save a lot of money […]
A Cool Home Without AC? It’s As Easy As A.B.C!
Yes, summer is approaching! For some, this means extended vacations in your back garden, for others it means a few months of excessive sweat, especially if you are working from home and your little office at the back of the house absorbs heat. And if you are one of the precious few that has air […]
Protecting Your Garden from Harsh Sun
Most of us love a bit of heat! When the sun starts to shine, we love relaxing in our garden, having barbecues with our friends, and soaking in that beautiful summer ambience. However, while our gardens look much better in the summer than the winter, you do need to be mindful of intense heat. Read […]
Home Life: Are You Prepared For Anything?
This post could be aimed at absolutely any one. If you’re just about to buy your first home, or whether you’ve lived in your own home for years and years. Sometimes you just can’t be prepared for everything that you should do, and home life is definitely one of these things. There are many things […]
Moving Day? We’ve Got You Covered – The Kids Come First
Is your big moving day coming up? Don’t panic if it is. We know it can just be one big stress, but if you relax into the process and actually enjoy the happiness of moving then it really isn’t as bad as you might think. All of the things that you could possibly be stressed […]
Summer’s Coming – Get your family and home ready for the summer heat
We’ve all heard of the famous saying ‘winter is coming’, thanks to the massively successful TV series Game of Thrones. So we’re going to switch it up a little and tell you summer is coming. Just like in Game of Thrones, it’s something that should be feared. Well, sort of feared. As lovely as summer […]