family life & travels
Over 500,000 US houses are damaged by termites annually, a figure that could rise if the right measures aren’t taken. While it’s possible that your home isn’t infested by pests, can you bet that things will remain that way? Prevention, they say, is better than cure. So rather than lose sleep over a pest infestation
There’s no need to have a drab living room full of beige furniture and unexciting accents, even in a busy house that’s hard to keep clean. Many people are put off by color in living areas because they have young children or pets and don’t want nice things ruined. Or they don’t know where to start and prefer to stick with safe options for
*advert Since having baby number three, we have been quite keen to move house to somewhere bigger and with more space. The housing market is mad at the moment, so we have decided to stay put for a little longer, in the hope we can save and then at the same time, hope that house
Keeping your home clean is important, and being overwhelmed by mess and dirt can make trying to relax an impossible task. When you’re so busy, the idea of spending hours clearing everything up can seem very monotonous, as well as far too time-consuming. If you spend all of your free time cleanings, then there’s no
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio If your home is so cluttered and you’re having trouble finding space to put anything else. It may be time for you to declutter your home. Decluttering your home the right way can help to make your home feel lighter and more comfortable. However, decluttering your whole house can be overwhelming
Anyone that’s ever furnished their home will arrive at the same conundrum. Should you spend money on more expensive and higher-quality pieces, or should you save the money and look for more affordable options? It’s a tough decision to make, but here are three reasons that explain why investing in high-quality furniture is actually the
Chandeliers are decorative fixtures that usually consist of a series of light bulbs suspended from a ceiling or wall. The fixture itself is typically made out of metal, glass, crystal, or other materials, and these are perfect for adding elegance and beauty to rooms. But, knowing how to show them off to their full advantage, and
Home improvements are a priority for all homeowners. Unfortunately, it’s very easy to be swayed by clever marketing campaigns and the desire for luxury. In truth, this can warp your list of priorities, meaning that your investments into the home bring very little change. Learning to focus on the ideas that will actively enhance the
As far as fun and enjoyable jobs go, there are few professions on earth that are considered as exciting as becoming an art dealer. You get to make a lot of money if you play your cards right, and you can rub your shoulders with some of the most interesting people in the world. The question that
