Home & Interiors
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Eco Friendly Products to Invest in This Year*
Over the last year there has been a lot of talk about doing your bit for the environment and to reduce your carbon footprint, and rightly so. Although personally I’ve never been under the delusion that the Earth has infinite resources it’s become a pressing subject with fears that our home planet will beyond repair THIS CENTURY. That’s terrifying! With concerns like that, it’s not hard to avoid getting swept along in the hysteria and you may no longer wish to wade through the pages of paper work provided by scientists to support the facts for fear you’d be too anxious to even live your life! In a nutshell there…
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Eco Cleaning Hacks to Try*
In recent years cleaning hacks have become and more and more popular with the rise of social media, and my own personal favourite hack website, Pinterest (I mainly use it to plan my holidays rather than find out the best way to clean a block plug, but each to their own). Houses have moved from those eclectic places where we show off all our nick nacks to this white and grey show homes. Again, each to their own. More and more people are also spending money on a cleaner. If you’re looking for one I recommend TidyChoice. However, this has lead to a rise in plastic and chemical consumption which…
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Protecting Your Building Foundations*
Foundation issues can be caused by a number of factors, including poor drainage, soil shrinkage and tree roots. Neglecting foundation issues in your building could result in more severe structural damage and costly repairs. To properly protect the foundations of your property and keep them dry and damage free, here are three top tips from the experts at Screwfast Foundations Limited… Credit Inspect your property The first step to protecting the foundations of your building is to carefully inspect the land around your property. Does the ground slope away from your foundation? If it doesn’t, you may find rainwater pooling, which could slowly seep into the foundations of your home.…
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Top Tips for Installing Trellis in the Garden*
Believe it or not, trellis can be used in a variety of functional ways in the garden, depending on your unique requirements. It can: Hide unattractive elements like bins or a compost heap Support climbing plants Add height and decoration to an existing fence Divide off different sections Credit Even if you’re a novice, installing trellis is quite easy. Be aware that depending on how you’re using the trellis, there are different ways to install it. You must also make sure that you are equipped with the following items before you begin: Trellis Timber posts Power drill Screws Hammer Nails Tape measure Spirt level If you’re mounting your new trellis…
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Moving to A New House with Your Pet*
Whilst moving house is a stressful experience for humans, it’s also a stressful time for your pets too. Once your pet has settled and got used to one place being their home, they are very likely to feel disrupted and unsettled when you decide to move. Moving house can be quite overwhelming and scary for your pets, but by following the steps below, you can make the moving process slightly easier and less stressful for both you and your pets. Credit Safety First One of the most important things to remember when moving to a new house is to keep your pets secure throughout the move. You often find that…
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A Quick Guide to Freshening Up Your Interior*
Having a beautiful home interior doesn’t always have to come with an expensive price tag – in reality, you can achieve it with no stress on your wallet. By investing your money in a few key pieces and then working to a budget for everything else can give your home a high end feel. Here are a few tips that could help you achieve that; Decide on that Key Piece When redecorating on a budget, decide on a key piece to splash out on. Perhaps it’s a new bed, or table for the dining room, or perhaps look at tradition cast iron radiators that would draw the eye as a…
