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
Luxury comes in many forms and when it comes to interior design, luxury comes with a territory. Decorating a small space requires some careful thinking. There has to be a very steady balance between colours and patterns, the use of the furniture and even the lighting. Small spaces need clever design ideas and if your … Read more
Do you ever feel like your spare bedroom has slowly turned into a temporary storage room for anything that doesn’t have a home within your house? The spare bedroom is one of those spaces that is often wasted and forgotten about, until a relative comes to stay and you give it a quick spring clean … Read more
In many homes, the kitchen is now a room used for so much more than cooking. As one of the most used rooms in the home, you often find that many kitchens now have dedicated dining areas, watching TV and even working out. As it becomes more stylish to spend most of your time in … Read more
Most people know that they can keep their fuel bills down by insulating their homes well and using comparison websites to find the best tariffs. However, not everyone is aware of the three additional fuel-saving methods that we outline below.
Grandad’s 70th Birthday celebrations were still in full flow on Sunday, we managed to squeeze as many out of days as possible not returning home until 6.45 pm so the Beans went straight to bed ready for school the next morning. We had all had a really lovely time together as a family with lots of great memories … Read more
I love our house, and I love how we’ve made it our mission this past couple of years to turn it into our own little sanctuary from the stress of modern-day life. It wasn’t always this easy though, and I still remember all the things I had to learn when I left behind living with … Read more
We have been in our house for over 5 years now and the lounge hasn’t been redecorated since the first week we moved in. Yes we have changed the curtains, rug and cushions to give it a facelift but not a full-on redecoration. That all changed in February when it was all change. In the … Read more