Whether your home has a name or a number it needs to be visible. There is nothing more frustrating when you are looking for an address and you can’t see a name or number anywhere. We’ve never had a huge issue with people finding our home, but recently two deliveries have been abandoned with the […]
Help for first time homeowners
Moving into your first home is an exciting life event. It’s a symbol that any remnants of childhood are now well and truly over. It’s a sign that you adulthood is in full swing – but moving home comes with its fair share of plights and problems. Below there are a few hints and tips […]
Personalise your home with ease
Sometimes, especially when you’ve just moved into a place, your home can just feel like a building, a shell of sorts, where people live. Usually the right kinds of furniture and decoration can be enough to make it feel your own, but sometimes you’ll feel like you need more, particularly if you have moved into […]
Practical family homes
Families come in all shapes and sizes, with varying needs and priorities. Given that families are so different, it’s really hard to say what makes a good family home. It’s likely that over the years, as your children grow, and perhaps as your family expands, your needs will alter. What works well for babies and […]
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 […]
Making an older home warmer and cosier
Those that live in an older house can sometimes marvel at the warmth of modern houses. The double glazing and extra insulation they come with can certainly make a difference on a cold winter’s day. The standards for building houses have changed radically over the last two centuries. These days, energy efficiency is a top […]
Beautify your home with low costs and little effort
A beautiful home is a dream of many. Homes should be the places that give us comfort, pleasure, relaxation and peace of mind. The design and decoration can be a big part of this, so below are some of the best decoration tips for your home that we have come across. Plan remodelling around the […]
Eliminate the stress of moving
So you’re planning a big move for the family. They say moving home is one of the most stressful experiences you can undergo and it’s not for nothing. It can be even more of a handful when you’re carting a family along with you. However, it doesn’t all have to be maddening and muddled. There […]