Over the years I have moved house more times than I can count. This was something that started when I was a child. We seemed to be moving house every other week. Part of the reason for this was my mother used to rent and we seemed to change homes every few months. I always…
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Finding The Time To Sort out Your Garden Can Be So Difficult
Read moreWith spring fast approaching our attentions start to turn to getting our garden ready for when we can enjoy sitting out in the garden having family around, getting the barbecue lit and spending more time outdoors, especially during the long warm summer months. It is also good to see the children outdoors enjoying the garden…
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3 Problems That Can Derail DIY Jobs (And Their Solutions)
Read moreIt’s fair to say that, for most people, DIY jobs rarely reach their conclusion without a hitch or two. There’s always at least one unwelcome surprise or unforeseen circumstance that sets progress back, and all you can do is try to adapt and move on as quickly as possible. These things happen and, for the…
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Replacing The Windows In Our Home
Read moreOne of the most expensive jobs in your home is replacing the windows and consequently getting it right is so important because they are going to be there a long time. However, you’ll want the best price you can get for double glazing windows. It doesn’t always pay to go for the cheapest option so…
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The Importance Of Getting The Right Central Heating For Your Home
Read moreI have grown up in a world where I have never lived in any house that has not had central heating. In fact I often wonder how I would cope if I had to live in a home that doesn’t have central heating. I don’t like the winter months, especially in the UK where it…
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Is Blogging On A Cliff Edge?
Read moreIn 2018 blogging saw some changes occur. There is no doubt about that, but were these changes for the better? If I am totally honest I’m not sure at the moment. Blogging has changed so much over the last few years, and some of those changes have been brilliant. For example, we are now starting…
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That Friday Linky
Read moreIt’s Friday again, which means it’s That Friday Linky time again! Please have a quick read of the info below and join in! As always we ask that you link up your favourite post of the week. Please don’t link up your entire blog, just one specific post that you’d like to share with us all.…
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Rollercoasters High Blood Pressure and Vomit
Read moreA few days ago a I read a fantastic blog post written by John Adams from Dad Blog UK called “Daddy Will You Come On The Rollercoaster”. The post was fabulously entertaining and although I shouldn’t have laughed I couldn’t help it at times, because like John, I too have an innate fear of rollercoasters.…
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New Years Resolutions For Your Car
Read moreAs the new year begins all of us decide, what our new year resolutions are going to be. It could be to lose a few extra pounds of weight or get ourselves fitter and healthy. Bearing all of that in mind how many of us consider having a few new year resolutions for a very…
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Special Moments With My Children
Read moreSome special moments in life when it involves your children are very special. These moments are ones that you’ll remember forever and hopefully when you are no longer around your children will remember those special moments too. One such occasion for me was boxing day. It was special because for only the second time this…
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School Returns Back To The Playground
Read moreToday is the first day of school for 2019 and we will all arrive on the school playground looking knackered, exhausted and totally dishevelled, with a total urgency to give our children away for the day and breathe again after the excitement and absolutely exhausting time of Christmas where we have had the joy of…
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Book Review “What Could Go Wrong” By Brett Grayson
Read moreOver the years I have read many books about parenting which have been written by parents. Most of them I will say have usually been written by mums. So when the book, What Could Go Wrong?, written by Brett Grayson dropped through my letterbox, I was a quite excited to start reading. The main reason…
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That Friday Linky
Read moreIt’s Friday again, which means it’s That Friday Linky time again! Please have a quick read of the info below and join in! As always we ask that you link up your favourite post of the week. Please don’t link up your entire blog, just one specific post that you’d like to share with us all.…
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Alcohol And Our Children
Read moreIn the last couple of days I’ve learnt something that shocked me. Did you know that it is illegal to give a child under the age of five alcohol, however it is completely legal for a parent to give their child over the age of five alcohol in their own home. If I’m honest this…
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Choosing The Perfect Inflatable Hot Tub To Buy
Read moreImagine coming home after a long day of work and dipping into an outside hot tub. Picture the bubbling inflatable tub jets gently relaxing your muscles and washing away your stresses and strains. This can be a reality and you can easily create the ultimate spa experience right in your backyard. With an inflatable hot…
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Happy Birthday To My Beautiful Wonderful Truly Awesome Wife
Read moreIt’s my wife’s birthday today, so happy birthday honey! That’s it! I really can’t think of anything else to write, haha, only joking! Getting married to somebody younger than yourself means that you will always have somebody to push you around in a wheelchair! Of course we’ll grow old together, it’s just I’m going to…
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My Top Five Favourite Bloggers Of 2018
Read moreThroughout the year I read so many blog posts written by parents and their experiences of being a parent in the 21st century. It never ceases to amaze me how insightful they are about parenthood and life, and there is no question that I seem to go back to the same parent bloggers to read…
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2018 OMG! Certain Parts I Really Wouldn’t Want To Repeat Ever Again
Read moreMy goodness what a year it has been for me. I have been tested to the limits both physically and mentally. It has been a rollercoaster ride of emotional turmoil that at times has left me wondering what the hell is life all about. I have learnt so much about myself. For starters, I am…
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That Friday Linky
Read moreIt’s Friday again, which means it’s That Friday Linky time again! Please have a quick read of the info below and join in! As always we ask that you link up your favourite post of the week. Please don’t link up your entire blog, just one specific post that you’d like to share with us all.…
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From DIY Daddy
Read moreI just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to anybody that has read my blog posts this year. I always feel honoured and humbled that you find the time to read my ramblings. I truly appreciate you taking the time. I would also like to thank the many friends that I have…
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Christmas I’m So Lucky But Not Everybody Is
Read moreI’m so lucky that over the Christmas period I will be surrounded by love and warmth from my family that you simply can’t put a price on. There is really nothing unusual about this because for many millions of families it will be the same scene in homes all over the world. However, for many…
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