Category Home & garden

HOW TO MAKE YOUR RENTAL FEEL MORE ‘HOMEY’

*Guest Post by CIA Landlord Insurance Let’s face it – renting is the new norm. For many people, the housing ladder is out of reach and for others, renting is the perfect low maintenance way of living that means that they’re not scrimping every penny to save for a huge deposit, whilst having the freedom to move around as they please. A lot of people say that their rental doesn’t

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HOW TO MAKE A SLEEP-FRIENDLY BEDROOM

When it comes to renovating your home, one place you should give a little extra attention is the bedroom. Although we don’t spend many conscious hours in our bedrooms, every minute you spend in there is important. After all, without quality sleep every night, your mental and physical health will begin to suffer. Sleep deprivation is a serious issue that can cause many other health problems. With that in mind,

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FLOWERS FOR BEGINNER PLANTERS

When you picture the ideal garden, flowers are usually the first thing that comes to mind. Mountains of them, spilling out over beds and hanging baskets, of all different colours, shapes and sizes. Growing flowers is, however, a challenge, especially if you throw yourself in at the deep end. Just as with cooking recipes, it’s best to start with the easy flowers first and work your way up. Cheese on

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GET YOUR HOME READY FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

Now that we are in November there can be no denying that Christmas will soon be upon us. The shops are playing the songs, the Christmas ads are starting to pop up and the toy catalogues are arriving. We know that your thoughts will soon be turning to all that you need to do to ensure everyone has a fun Yuletide, so we want to help you out by sharing

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THREE INTERESTING WAYS TO USE WALL ART IN YOUR HOME

Using wall art is a great way to add a burst of colour to a room and make it feel more interesting and homely. If there are rooms in the house that seem a little dull and boring, you should consider experimenting with wall art. The beauty of it is, you can always change it whenever you like so if you want to freshen a space up but you don’t

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THREE THINGS TO DO AROUND YOUR HOME THIS AUTUMN

As the colder and wetter weather draws in, we tend to find ourselves spending more and more time cosied up in our homes. Which makes it the perfect time to make a few changes around our homes or get through that to-do list. That is why today we want to share with you 3 things to do around your home this autumn, hopefully we can inspire you to try one

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MAKING YOUR HOME THE ULTIMATE HAVEN FOR GUESTS

Having kids makes many changes in your life, and aside from the lack of sleep and the additional domestic workload, there are also some really nice things – one of which is how much more often you have house guests. Whether it’s grandparents or siblings keen to spend time with their new family member or old friends visiting instead of you all going for a night out, there’s much more

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THREE THINGS YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO OVERLOOK WHEN MOVING HOUSE

Moving house is one of life’s most stressful experiences. This is probably why people don’t tend to do it too often. The thought of going through the arduous mortgage application process, the stressful wait for your offer to be accepted, the numerous pauses along the housing chain, and the constant worry that your move to your dream home may fall through can be hugely stressful. However, if you approach your

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