Buying a house is likely to be the biggest financial commitment that you make. Not only that, it is a commitment that is constantly renewed as you work to maintain your home and shape it until it is just right for you and your family. In addition, your home is a huge emotional investment, containing …
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Cleaning is something that a lot of us put on the back-burner. Life only has so many hours, why spend those hours cleaning? Unfortunately, while that logic somewhat makes sense, cleaning shouldn’t be ignored. In fact, cleaning leads to having a better life! Studies show that a cleaner home leads to improvements in health both …
DIY has the potential to go wrong, and unfortunately, because you are doing it yourself there really is nobody else to blame. That is why it best to choose your projects carefully and avoid some of the trickier ones. So if you have some home renovations coming up, read on to find out what you …
If you can hear dripping or have noticed a pool of water on the ceiling or other signs of damp, you most likely have a leak. Roofs are designed to keep us dry, but due to wear and tear or simply poor construction they can become prone to leaks. These may only be inconvenient at …
You would be surprised how many people have trouble getting to sleep at night. In fact, insomnia is one of the biggest health woes of people in the US. A shocking third of Americans don’t get the recommended amount of sleep every night. And then they run into health problems without proper sleep. After all, …
We all want to keep our homes safe and secure. For the most part, keeping your home safe comes from a desire to avoid burglary. But, there are other reasons for wanting to keep things secure. We all hate that feeling that people can look into our homes. There’s something unpleasant about the idea of …
I’m hoping we are over the hurdle of winter and onto the narrow straight for spring. Which means it’s the perfect time to start considering our homes and getting things reorganized, changed and cleaned ready for the warmer months. No more hibernating anymore with your fluffy socks and hot water bottles. It got me thinking …
January can be a busy month, with our bank accounts still wailing after the festive period. We have all made resolutions, some of us bigger ones than others. However, before even beginning our resolutions properly (yes, it is okay to start resolutions later than the beginning of January), it is important for a lot of …
Have you become disillusioned with the hustle and bustle of city life? Tired of living in the fast lane all the time? Sick of feeling as if you’re constantly in a rat race? Well maybe it’s time to up sticks and go and live, well, with the sticks. And by sticks we mean the beautiful, …
Your home is, no doubt, your sanctuary, your retreat from the world. It’s the place that you spend all day looking forward to coming home to, the space where you feel the most relaxed. Your home is a beautiful space, and you love it, but what you don’t love is the fact that it’s slowly …
A house – a home, in fact – is a lot more than the walls and space that go into making it. When we move into a new place, we instantly set about making it ours. Adding decorative touches, putting our stamp on it. All of this goes into the key consideration of allowing the …
It is so easy to just get used to our bedrooms because we spend a lot of time in them. Over time you start to not see the peeling wallpaper or the stepper machine that is being stored in the corner. Or even that your bed linen has passed its prime and is really due …
(Photo) So you’ve got a spare room. It’s been languishing, unused, perhaps even containing some of the boxes from when you moved in. You now finally have the time and energy to challenge it and make use of this extra space in your home – and of course, that’s when the arguments start. Your husband… …
The way your home looks is important. It’s your place to feel secure, so you should take the time to get it looking right. The way your home comes together is important, but there are some spaces you can’t afford to neglect. Getting the most important rooms right will pave the way for the rest …
Is your kitchen the worst room in your house? It is overrun with gadgets on the counters that are just collecting dust? Has your sink seen better days, and are you taps covered in limescale? Then maybe it’s time to stage a kitchen rescue! Find out how by reading the post below. Floor It’s easy …
The time has come for you to sell your home, but are you doing everything right? Probably not: after all, you’re not a property expert, just somebody who wants to pass their house on to someone else. Fortunately, Gocompare, the online price comparison website, has done some research for you. They’ve spent some time and …
Owning a home on a large plot of land can be a blessing and a curse. While it’s great to have that much space and all the possibilities that come with it, there’s also a sense of obligation to use it effectively. You could just build a swimming pool, but if you’re wanting something a …
One day, it happens all of a sudden: You are standing in front of your bathroom mirror, and the revelation hits you without warning. You are a grown-up. You work, you pay your bills, you wash your own clothes. You might even have the odd gray hair already. More importantly, your clothing style has changed. …
Whether you want to increase the value of your home because you’re trying to sell up or you just like a challenge, there are plenty of fairly easy, fairly cheap tricks you can have up your sleeve. There are well known tricks of the trade that will help add dollars to the value of your …
With the constant evolutions and advancements in technology, scores of cool gadgets are starting to adorn most homes; changing their efficiency and safety of families that live in them. The gadgets are not just fancy; they provide quick solutions to everyday problems and all from the palm of your hand! Home Improvement Expert and host …