I have to admit, when I got my own place away from home and student accommodation, it became apparent that I had no idea about anything practical. I didn’t know about how the central heating worked, or setting up a direct debit, if something broke I still called my parents to come help me out. Even now, 10 years later, I’m not sure I could change a lightbulb let alone a fuse. I definitely feel adrift in the world of adulting, but thanks to my good pals Google and Wikipedia, there is always a lifeline for me so I don’t actually end up drowning. Today I want to give back…

We all want our homes to be appealing and comfortable. At the end of the day, our properties are likely to be the biggest investment we make in our lives. We want to retain their value and ensure that we’re getting the most out of them. On top of this, they’re the spaces where we relax and spend leisure time. We’re going to want to make sure that they are enjoyable to spend time in too. This rings true now more than ever. The coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic, and the stay at home, social isolation and social distancing orders that have been implemented as a result of it, mean we’re…

One of the things I have never regretted from my younger years was moving out of my parent’s home from the age of 18. Yes, it would be nice to own my own house by now, and I probably would had I stayed living at home for an extended period to save the deposit, but even just having my own place through renting is something I’m proud of. I was ready at 18 to fly the nest, and while I did return for a year at 24 with a new baby, I was more than happy to get my own place again as soon as I could afford it. Looking…