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Things to Think About Before Selling Your House*
From watching endless property programs with my mum on the mornings she isn’t working I know it’s finally a good time to put your house on the market. A few years ago the property market crashed and people have been waiting every since to try and sell their homes. Before getting started you should work out how much you’ll have to play with when buying a new house. For this I recommend using something like Mortgage Calculator UK. Although it may be a better time to put your house on the market, it still isn’t an easy process and if you are looking for a quick sale there are a…
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5 Easy Budgeting Tips for Busy Mums*
Once you become a parent, finding the time for the things you love can be difficult. Whether it’s keeping up with your favorite TV show, catching up with friends, or having time with your partner, it’s only natural that your main focus will be on your kids. When it comes to money, staying financially secure is crucial for keeping your kids well looked after. If you’re struggling to keep track of your income and outgoings, here are some easy budgeting tips that even the busiest of moms can abide by. Download a Budget App Thanks to technology, there are lots of ways to help you stay on budget as a…
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Making Some Savings In Time For Christmas*
Summer might still be very fresh in the mind, but in all the doom and gloom of recent months, it’s already beginning to look a lot like Christmas. A lot of your high-street favourites are already introducing their Christmas collections, so it’s time to start thinking about your own shopping and how you’re going to budget for Christmas. At a time of year that’s difficult for many, it’s time to put aside those extra pennies. Get some help with the following tips to help make savings in time for Christmas. Cut down your bills One of the easiest ways to free up some monthly savings is to cut down on…
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Helping Your Home Now and in the Future: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint With Sound Investments*
We all want to make certain home improvements to feel better about living in our home. When we consider the things we’d like to change about our property, do we really consider how we can reduce our carbon footprint? As nice as it is to have a sustainable property or one that is really helping you to reduce your carbon footprint, many people consider it to be an expense that’s not worth it. But there are aspects that we can incorporate, not just to help our carbon footprint, but to help our bills as well. Use the Rainwater Having a rainwater tank in the garden can help if you live…
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Tackle The Smell of Smoke in Your House, With These Simple Ideas*
Do you reach for the room spray when you’ve got visitors coming? Are you conscious of the smell coming from your clothes and your fabrics? Or are you trying to quit smoking and you want to start afresh (literally)? There’s nothing more off-putting than the smell of stale cigarette smoke. And frustratingly, cigarette smoke embeds itself in your soft furnishings, your walls, your air filters and even into your carpets and floors, making the smell difficult to mask. However, the best solution for getting rid of cigarette smoke is to remove the smell, rather than just mask it. Need a little more advice? Here we’ll look at how you can…
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5 Tips for Throwing an Epic Pool Party This Summer*
One of the best ways to beat the summer heat is by enjoying some time in the pool. Installing a pool at your home can provide you with countless hours of recreation for the whole family. It can also enable you to host pool parties for friends and family. Your pool can be the feature attraction for gatherings for your children or your adult friends. These tips can be used to customize your pool party and make it memorable. Create a backyard oasis. If you’re planning to install a new pool, turn to reputable pool companies. Their pool installation experts work with you at every step of the process to ensure…
