A staycation is the perfect way to give yourself a break from the trials and tribulations of daily life, whilst also giving you a break from the stress of planning and taking a holiday, so that you get the best of both worlds, but you can only really have a good staycation if you have…
Are you worried that there may not just be you and your family living in your home? A pest or vermin infestation are most family’s worst nightmares. After all, do you want to find out you are sharing your home with a family of rats or ants? Not likely! Thankfully, there is plenty you can…
When home makeover shows go into someone’s home and … well, make it over, they often seem to ignore part of the job. Perhaps they assume that someone with a house that needs repairing will have looked after the garden. Perhaps they think we assume that the garden has been done as part of the…
Home improvements are big business, that is why there are so many stores dedicated to providing the materials for them. They can also be a worthwhile change to make to your property, as they can improve your day to day life and add value to you home. But what are the best sort of home…
Winter can be cold; there’s no doubt about that. But, we don’t have to suffer with it in silence. By now, you’re probably pretty good at protecting your home against the elements, especially in winter. But now, it’s time to do the same with yourself. https://www.pexels.com/photo/focus-photography-of-a-ignited-firewood-167701/ When you leave the house, you bundle up and…
As winter draws in each year, we batten down the hatches and close the drapes against the biting cold and blustery winds. We find ways to make our homes warmer, lighter and cozier. But it’s also important to add another level of protection against inclement weather. [Image] This year, keep the heat in and the…
A Place in The Sun, Location, Location, Location, A New Life Down Under the TV schedules are filled with shows that aim to persuade us to buy a luxury Spanish villa. Holiday, or second homes are an attractive option as bricks and mortar is usually a relatively sound investment. You might be looking to retire…
There’s no set criteria for the perfect home. After all, everyone has their own needs and preferences that a house has to fulfill. However, there are always going to be certain things that all homes will need to have. No matter what, the majority of house hunters want somewhere structurally sound, clean and well laid…
If you are in the process of planning a dinner party, you are most probably wondering about dinner party etiquette and the best ways to wow your guests. Throwing a dinner party might be a great way to get all of your nearest and dearest together, but it can also be incredibly stressful. You see,…
In many ways, old houses are great. They have a lot of character and history, says Marek from a leading property refurbishment company, as well as some pretty unusual features you’re very unlikely to find on new builds. . Older houses are most prevalent in the oldest states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. But old houses often…
The basement is one of those spaces that gets forgotten. If you have a basement you never use, turn your attention to the space. Think of how much more you could make your home if you turned that basement into space you can use. Not only will a conversion benefit you, it’ll add value to…
NO matter what your lighting needs – OttLite Offers the BEST Lighting isn’t something we think about often…that is until we are sorely needing it. Task lighting is must when it comes to our work environment – whether at the office or at home. With OLD more mature eyes, lightning is becoming more and more…