5 Ways to Maintain Your Heating
Now the weather is starting to get colder, it is always a good idea to make sure your heating systems are working efficiently and correctly
Home maintenance
Practical home maintenance tips from real experience—simple, reliable ways to keep your home safe, efficient and running smoothly all year round.
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist – #FixingOldHomes
As I look out of my office window at home, the grey clouds are rolling in, the wind is whipping the leaves around the street and the rain is battering against my window. I feel very warm and cosy snuggled up inside and grateful that we live in a new build home. Years ago we … Read more
Our Autumn Garden Makeover
Most people are sensible and do their garden makeovers in Spring/early Summer to make the most of their gardens in the warmer weather. To be fair this was our plan too but injured workmen, camping and rainfall meant that our makeover this year didn’t go quite to plan. Trouble Spots Like most gardens, our garden … Read more
How to give your home exterior a facelift
I love how much home design has changed over the last decade. Once upon a time the only thing you could really do to change the look of your home exterior was updating the windows, paint the front door and perhaps add uPVC fascia boards. Today, I can drive around my local town and see … Read more
My Experience Hiring a Plumber
Over the years, I have come to realise one thing: always keep important phone numbers who are not family and friends in my smartphone handy. What do I mean by that? The nearest police station, the fire department, a locksmith to help me get out of locked door troubles, a cobbler just in case my … Read more
The Summer is the time to think about your heating!
This may sound like a ludicrous idea, but there is a logic behind it. No matter what heating you may have in your home or heating you may wish to convert to, the summer is by far the best time to think about it and get anything done that needs doing. The problem is that … Read more
October Half Term 2013 – Tuesday
Some time since the middle of the summer holidays we have had a sample of wallpaper cellotaped to the wall in our downstairs toilet. Tuesday was finally the day that we found the time to take it down and make it a more permanent fixture. Hubby has always said that he doesn’t really enjoy wallpapering … Read more
Give your home a touch of class without the cost
Decorating your home on a budget can be difficult, especially if you are trying to achieve a high end finish. However, there are some simple and low cost ways to make the room appear richer and more luxurious. With some careful planning and a bit of creativity, you can make just about any room in … Read more