Do you have a spare room? Lucky you! But honestly, when was the last time someone actually used it? Instead of leaving your spare room unused, why not transform it into your own personal sanctuary? A yoga studio, a music room, or perhaps even your own fully […]
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Buying a house that needs a renovation may seem pretty overwhelming. But if you are well prepared, building works don’t have to be a nightmare. We’ve come up with some top tips to help you survive the dust, mess and muddy builders’ boots. 1. Pre-organise Take some […]
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If you have kids, then the sight of messy rooms or even that painful experience of stepping on Lego pieces may be part and parcel of your everyday life. Finding the right storage solution to keep your child’s room tidy can at times be tricky. With that […]
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Picture source: Ronikordis Do you actively avoid your garage or loft because it’s packed to the rafters and daunting to deal with? Space is so valuable these days, and worthy of much greater things than being a junkyard for the ill-bought and forgotten. Get the family involved […]
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Image source: Marie Kondo Upon reading the opening chapter of de-clutter queen Kondo’s new book you would be forgiven for thinking you knew it all already. The book opens by top lining the main advice from her international best seller, ‘The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up’. […]
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If you’re planning a living room makeover, there’s lots to think about to make the most of the space you’ve got – from room layouts and paint colours to furniture styles and finishing touches. Here, preparation is key. Break down all the things you need to do […]
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If you are like me, hanging on to ‘memories’ is becoming a big problem at home. Boxes of keepsakes, the kids first shoes, shells from the walk on a beach 5 years ago. Yes I have all of those things. My home is a small Victorian terrace, […]
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It is already mid summer and most of us are thinking about the coming months spent outside. Whether you have a large garden, urban courtyard, balcony or terrace, now is the time to spruce up your outside space. With some clever tricks you could be lounging in […]
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Picture source: ATM media Let’s face it, most of us hate the idea of clearing out our handbags, let alone tackling the kitchen cabinets, bathroom shelves or our overstuffed closets. Instead of letting things pile up, have a proper purge to get rid of things you don’t need […]
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Home renovation makeovers or simple decoration projects can easily spiral out of control when it comes to money. Something catches your eye on Pinterest or in a homes magazine, you buy another mug even although you’ve got 20 already, and soon your home is cluttered with stuff […]
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