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Some people hate DIY, and others love it. It is sometimes the case that two such people will be together and luckily their inclinations match. The one who enjoys it can do it to for as long as they wish while the other slinks off to pursue more conventional means of entertainment. If only this
I am a big fan of having regular clear outs in our house. I don’t like having clutter around the house, as my husband will attest to! So if we haven’t used it for a while, it more than likely gets chucked. Plus, with a growing family, our house sometimes feels like it lacks a
With Christmas and the New Year only weeks away, a lot of us will be turning to making resolutions and looking at ways to improve life. There are always the standard lose weight, eat better and go to they gym types of goals (just me)? But how about a goal to improve the look of
Is your home office no longer a sanctuary? That palace of creativity you had imagined it would be when you first started out? Is clutter the cause? If so, you don’t need to feel alone. Clutter affects most of us. Want to turn a new page? We hear you. In fact, professionals in the cleaning industry
Living in your home for a long period of time may get you accustomed to having it look old and dark. If you think that moving out to a new house is not a good option right now, your best solution would be to either repaint the whole house or change your windows to allow
If you are lucky enough to have a spare / guest bedroom, then you might find that it is the most neglected room in the home. Unless you regularly entertain guests, this room is likely to remain empty most of the time. Because of this, many people use the space to store laundry, fitness equipment,
Getting interior design right is tricky. That’s why it’s so important to do your research first and find the very best ways to improve the look of your home. Here are some of the best kept interior design secrets used by the pros. Start With A Colour Scheme Whenever you’re looking to completely makeover an
Ah bathrooms, mainly forgotten corners of the house that serve the purpose of cleaning ourselves and using the toilet. A well designed bathroom, though, can make you feel like a celebrity. Just think of Will’s bathroom from Will and Grace or Frasier’s bathroom from … well, Frasier… To turn your bathroom all the way up
Formal dining rooms are making a comeback this year. Gone is the idea of a completely open plan living space – people are now going back to the traditional closed-off room for entertaining and dining. Here I shall be giving some tips and furniture ideas for your very own sophisticated dining room. Designer furniture can
