Managing your home and all the things you have to sort out can cause a lot of stress, especially if both of you are working full-time, have children and are constantly trying to sort out child care. Then you also have to factor in getting the shopping done and making sure the kids get to…
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Household Maintenance Jobs to Complete Before the Winter
Read moreIn an ideal world, we would get all of our household maintenance jobs done in the spring and summer months when the weather is warmer, and the risk of rain is low. Unfortunately, life has a way of not sticking to a schedule and sometimes things end up getting delayed. Eventually, you’ll need to get…
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Making the Most of a Small Space
Read moreWith more homes popping up around the country every month, increasing housing and rent costs and more people finding themselves in a house or flat share situation than recent decades, we often have to get creative with the space we have available. Here are some tips on making the most of a space in your…
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Ways On How To Secure Your Home While Traveling
Read more5 Essential Home Security Measures When You’re Not At Home Protect Your Home When You’re On Vacation Your Guide To Home Security When You’re On Vacation Keep Your Home Safe When You’re On Vacation Home Security Tips You Should Know Before Traveling Today’s criminals are getting smarter and more equipped with the help of tech…
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Kitchen Blinds – Should Be Easy To Clean
Read moreMaking sure you have the right blind for your kitchen can be difficult. They should look great and be extremely practical. An important thing to take into account is your cleaning routine. As it isn’t a good idea to choose a set of blinds which are problematic to clean as they are bound to get…
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Renovation 101: What Resources to Use When Hiring a Contractor
Read moreWhen building or taking on a renovation project, the most important person you can count on is your contractor. They are the middle-man for your needs, constantly working between your vision and the construction of the project itself, meaning that their understanding and input is vital to the final product. Whether it’s a full home…
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DIY Jobs Around The Home Seem To Go On Forever
Read moreWhen you own your own home the one thing that never seems to end is the constant list of DIY jobs around the home. I know it certainly never ends for me. If anything it seems to me the list grows bigger on a daily basis. One thing I have always found though is that…
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Want a simple Life? Add These Technologies to Your New Home
Read moreWe all want to come home after work and school run to chill and relax, and spend some great time with the family. However, not all homes are designed the same, so you might need to make some smart alterations to the design to suit your needs and your kids’. In case you are thinking…
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6 Important Things to Look for in a Family Home
Read moreWhen you are looking for a family home there are several things you should consider. Whether you already have children or are planning for them, the right home can make life easier and more comfortable for the whole family. Image source Location The location of the property is very important to parents especially. Is it near…
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Unexpected Moments When I Needed Money Quickly
Read moreWhen you first get married and have bought or are renting your first home, there is a lot of expense and there is no doubt it’s very tough to balance the books. Sometimes I felt as though we were robbing Peter to pay Paul, and it always seemed forever until our next pay cheque. The…
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I Have Been Nominated For An Amara IBA18 Award I Would Love Your Vote!
Read moreSomebody has very kindly put me forward for an award in the Amara interior blog awards, more commonly known as the IBA18 awards. I have been nominated in the Best DIY & Home Improvement Blog Category. It’s always an honour to be considered for an award, and to be nominated has totally shocked me if…
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Finding The Perfect Feature Wall For Your Lounge
Read moreI have been a painter and decorator for many years, and I’m pretty sure I have been asked to do all sorts of different decorating for lounges. Without a doubt the most popular request today is a feature wall in the lounge. Quite often a customer will ask me what I think of this design…
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Being More Energy Conscious In My Home #ad
Read moreWhen you live in a family home that has five children roaming around without any thought about how the bills are paid, it seems that whatever room I go in the lights are always on, or the television is left on without, yes you guessed it, anybody watching it. So when I was approached by…
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The Do’s And Don’ts For Baiting Cockroaches
Read moreFor many, baiting has become a go-to treatment protocol for getting rid of cockroaches. But, even the finest of tools, when not used properly, can fail. To ensure you get the job done properly, we have put together a few do’s and don’ts. Image by tpukphotographers via Flickr The Do’s for Cockroach Baiting 1. Where…
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Creating A Disney Themed Bedroom
Read moreWe moved into our current home about three and a half years ago and like a very typical painter and decorator, I never get around to doing any decorating in our own home! My six year old twin girls bedroom was in desperate need of re-decorating. The walls on one side had been plastered in…
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Protecting Your Home When You Are On Your Summer Holiday
Read moreIt’s that time of the year when the school holidays are upon us, and it’s time to start getting excited about your annual family holiday. I know I always get excited as it draws nearer to the time when you are either flying off somewhere abroad or driving to a place in our country to…
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Top Part Time Income Sources You Can Pursue With Your Day Job
Read moreNot many people consider their time as their most precious commodity. Those who do are exponentially more successful than their counterparts. Whether you’re an entrepreneur at heart or just a smart human who knows how to convert time into income streams, this is the ideal era to be living in. Internet, cloud powered apps, flexible…
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Video Special: Cleaning Your Carpets With Rug Doctor Products And Deep Carpet Cleaner #Ad
Read moreWhen you have five children your carpets are guaranteed to get dirty, and cleaning them is something that you should be doing on a regular basis. When you do clean them you will be shocked at how much dirt and grime comes out of your carpet. I know I was shocked when I recently cleaned…
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How To Save Money As A Homeowner
Read moreOwning a house is one of life’s biggest luxuries. You get to live in a place you call home, and there’s never any worry about paying rent or being kicked out because the landlord wants to sell. More importantly than that, owning a home helps you create a stable place for your children to grow…
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How Technology Can Help With Home Maintenance
Read moreWhen I was growing up and in the early days of doing my job as a painter and decorator, I would find out how to do a particular job by watching an experienced painter and decorator, but the world has changed. We now have the internet and you can literally find out anything when it…
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Making Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Read moreNowadays we have to start to be more aware of the environment and the best place to start is in our home. If we all make little steps to make our homes eco-friendly, this will create a big step to improve the world for all of us, and more importantly for our children and future…
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