Snatching up your dream house can be a lifelong pursuit for most of us because dreams change and better can sometimes be impossible to achieve, but that doesn’t mean we can’t keep getting closer to our idea of perfection one step at a time. There are still ways we can add to the luxury our […]
Considering a kitchen makeover?
The kitchen is undoubtedly one of the most significant rooms in any family home. It is a central hub of activity, which is why it needs to look its best at all times. Meanwhile, it needs to perform a variety of different functions to satisfy your expectations. It’s hard to ignore the importance of updating […]
Clever Ways To Squeeze A Little Extra Space Into Your Small Bathroom
Do you find that, no matter how large your home, you’re still short of space? We tend to expand into the space around us, despite the size of the rooms, and this is particularly true of the bathroom. With the number of appliances we use, our toiletries and towels, there’s never enough room to store […]
Easy DIY hacks
My dad is a man who can. Growing up DYI things were never an issue, he just fixed them. He seemed to be able to fix anything and also make most things from scratch. He can transform a few planks of wood into beds, stunning bookcases, stairs or gorgeous wooden chests. I remember several dads […]
What’s the best way to fund a home improvement project?
Home improvement is all the rage right now. TV shows such as Grand Designs and The Restoration Man all command huge audiences, with millions of people sitting down to watch hapless home owners make a complete hash of their crazy design projects. Not surprisingly, this inspires an awful lot of home owners to ‘have a […]
What will be new in 2016?
2016 is certain to be an exciting time. As a parent, you will have experienced so much change in your lives for the last twelve months. You may even be bubbling over with anticipation for the next twelve. Children change so fast. They’re developing and growing, and making you laugh every day. This year, as […]
Planning a garage conversion?
A garage conversion can be one of the very best things you do for your home. If your house came with a garage of its own, you open yourself up to a whole host of opportunities. Many people, though, make the mistake of seeing their garage as just a storage space or a place to […]
Can’t afford to move? The essential guide to staying put
There are many reasons why you might want to move house right now. You may be finding the commute to work tough in winter weather. Or maybe you want to be in a better school catchment area. Unfortunately, most people are finding they are unable to move because they just can’t raise the funds needed. […]