Practical home and family living advice, from organisation and cleaning to routines that help busy families create a calm, well-run home.
Scandinavian style is a growing trend in the UK and U.S. for contemporary, elegant, enduring interior design. We sent Home Stylist, Talia Danes, to Sweden for a whistle-stop tour of authentic Scandinavian Style. The Scandinavian Star is rising in western popular culture. Critically acclaimed dramas like The Killing and The Bridge, gripping novels by the … Read more
Your home offers you security and peace of mind and is much more than just a roof over your head which is why you need to keep it in good order and do what you can to protect it from damage. One of the most worrying things that can happen to your home is when … Read more
Pest control does not necessarily mean applying toxic chemicals regularly around your home or using poisons to wipe out pests. Here are five natural pest control methods everybody can use. They are overwhelmingly safe for your family and pets, while most of them are eco-friendly as well. Seals, Borders and Storage, Oh, My The best … Read more
Decluttering your home can be an incredibly stressful and time-consuming task if not taken seriously enough. However, it’s also something that gets easier as you go along because it takes progressively less time. After a couple of decluttering cleanups, you’ll find that future cleanups become easier to do. The initial pass takes a while because … Read more
Most people can do more in trying to save energy from escaping their homes. You can probably do more in trying to save energy from escaping your home. You just have to kick a few bad habits and make a few good changes first. Below, you can find some of the habits to kick and … Read more
Selling your home can feel like you’re putting everything on display. Your entire living space is being judged and assigned a numerical value. Many people will be viewing the utility of the space and either believing it suitable for their requirements or not. It can be fairly nerve-wracking especially if you’ve decided to put in … Read more
Naturally, with summer on the horizon, you are starting to think about your garden and what you can do to make it a more appealing space. If it’s in a bit of a mess and has been a bit neglected, don’t worry, you can easily fix it up. Now, I’m sure as a mum, not … Read more
It can be a dilemma when deciding to talk to your child about home security as you don’t want to make them fearful, but at the same time, you do want to be sure that they are safe in their own home. Here are some pointers on how to teach your child the importance of … Read more
I have always considered myself a home bird; my home is what makes me happy (provided it’s clean and tidy), and it’s one of the reasons that I love working from home. But then, on the flip side, I love to explore with my family, go for walks, ride our scooters or bikes, and have … Read more