One thing I have always dreamt about is building my own house. There are a number of reasons why. My profession and job is as a painter and decorator and I have always prided myself on perfection. I have been very fortunate to have worked in some beautiful homes over the years and quite often…
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Feeling Ambitious? Here Are Some Home Renovation Ideas
Read moreDo you have some free time on your hands this summer? Would you like to make some improvements to your home? Then you’ve landed on the right article today. I’m going to make some DIY suggestions in this post that could give you some inspiration. If you have a toolbox and some basic equipment, you…
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Four House Renovations You Should Consider If You’ve Got Kids
Read moreLet’s face it, having kids changes pretty much everything about your life – you can’t go off on weekend breaks on a whim, your wardrobe becomes a whole lot more relaxed and casual and devoid of high heels, and your house becomes full of brightly coloured plastic instead of the chic chrome and black look…
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Fitting a Large Family Into a Small Home
Read moreIt’s fairly common for people to feel like their home restricts them. Perhaps you simply don’t have enough bedrooms and, as a result, you have to cram your kids into a small bedroom with a bunk bed. Maybe you don’t enjoy the idea of your large family waiting for their turn to use the bathroom…
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How To Master Any DIY Project
Read moreDo it yourself, or DIY – isn’t always the easiest thing to do in the world – especially by yourself when you are starting off. Anyway, no matter how skilled we get at household tasks, chores, and maintenance work, it always feels like our fathers, or grandfathers were a bit better. Maybe that’s what they…
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Five Effective Ways to Treat Damp
Read moreIt’s no secret that damp can cause a lot of problems and it can happen anywhere for a variety of reasons. Damp proofing isn’t as difficult as it sounds, with 20 years as a self-employed painter and decorator I have seen plenty of damp. There are a variety of ways you can treat damp and…
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A Kitchen Makeover With Healthy Eating In Mind
Read moreIf you want a fresh new look for your kitchen,you might worry about the cost of plumbers and electricians. However, there is plenty you can do on your own. You can create the new look you want that will encourage you all to spend more time in the kitchen. A kitchen makeover might also be just…
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The Perfect Playroom Project
Read moreEvery new father wants to do his part for the child making their arrival, and as we can’t grow the babies in the way that the mother can, DIY is generally our best avenue. Building cots, setting up rocking chairs and painting the nursery is the way to be as prepared as we can be.…
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The Priorities That Should Appear On Every Home Improvement Blueprint
Read moreSource: Knowing where to start is often one of the hardest challenges facing any homeowner wanting to improve their home. The property is the foundation of a happy life and is also a huge financial asset. Consequently, the decisions made could be crucial for your future happiness and monetary status. Getting your priorities in order…
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Quick DIY Fixes To Do This Summer
Read morePhoto:unsplash Summer really is the best time of year. If you have children, then you can share in their enthusiasm for it. Every kid looks forward to the summer holidays and being there with them to enjoy it is one of the great pleasures of being a parent. It is also a great time to…
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Ways To Make Your Home Feel More Special
Read moreYour home is supposed to be your humble happy abode. A place to call your haven and a place where you can create happy memories, but how can you make those minor home improvements without breaking the bank? There are many ways to make your home feel a little more like you, whether it’s just…
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Spring Cleaning Can Only Mean 3 Things
Read moreImage source “Spring is finally here, and that means the idea of spring cleaner will skid across our minds a couple of times a day. However, unless you use a professional cleaning service the idea of spring cleaning is usually accompanied with the gut-wrenching feeling of it being an absolute chore. That is why we…
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Preparing Your Home For New Arrivals
Read moreAs any experienced father can tell you, preparing the home for new arrivals is both a daunting and joyous moment. It’s daunting due to the fact that having a child in the home is going to be a tough task. Not only will you need to prepare the entire home to make it childproof, you’re…
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Handyman: Taking DIY Issues Into Your Own Hands
Read moreIt’s easier than ever to do a lot of things, thanks to technology. That means it’s easier than ever to outsource jobs that you could do with a bit of knowledge. This means it is also easier than ever to learn how to tackle the job you’ve just paid a lot of money for someone…
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Call In The Pro’s Or Go It Alone?
Read moreImage credit DIY is a wonderfully, awful thing. Most of us have tried our hand at it and we will all have our own horror stories. The simple rule of DIY is knowing when it’s worth taking on the job yourself and when it’s going to be better to call in the professionals. So, let’s…
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5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Builder
Read moreChoosing a builder is a big step to starting any project. You want to be assured that you are going to end up with a quality building without long delays, headache, or bumps in the road along the way. To ensure that you are making a good choice when hiring a builder, we have outlined…
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4 Easily Solvable Issues:That Are Making Your Bathroom Look A Mess
Read moreOften, we don’t realise just how much of an impact little problems have on the look and feel of our homes. The thing is, we get so used to seeing them that we begin to block them out and don’t realise the impact that they have on how our homes look to others. One room…
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Five Tips For Five Rooms In A Child Friendly House
Read moreYour Bedroom Image source First of all, is it ever really possible to turn your bedroom into your own sanctuary if you have children? A lot of parents start their kids’ lives by co-sleeping with them, which means that your bedroom may just have turned into a free for all, for your kids to wander…
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Top DIY Tips for Avoiding Injuries
Read moreImage source It’s not uncommon that people end up in A&E because of injuries they’ve sustained while undertaking some DIY. When making improvements to your home, you’re not only potentially putting yourself at risk of harm, but your property too. Here are some top tips to follow to make sure everything runs smoothly. Heavy objects…
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Breathing Life Into A Dreary Home This winter
Read morePicture Source Whilst the winter season might be coming to a close, and you’re most likely thanking your stars, that doesn’t necessarily mean your home is out of the woods just yet. Cold temperatures and dreary lighting stemming from the outdoor world might still create a rather sombre uninspiring atmosphere in your home until spring…
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The DIY Set Up
Read moreDIY projects can be a great way to save some money and learn some valuable skills to take forward into life. Sure, it can be a mess, but the improvements you make can be felt for years to come long after the mess has gone. Certain projects need more preparation than others, but all need…
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