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7 Budget-Friendly Tricks to Spruce up your Bathroom*
If your bathroom looks outdated and tired, it is probably high time to roll those sleeves up and start planning a bathroom upgrade. Below are some handy tricks and tips to help spruce up your bathroom even if you are on a tight budget. 1. Update the Fixtures Replace a leaky faucet, a worn-out tap and anything else that feels out-of-date. You may need to have a plumber do this work for you, but it will definitely cost you much less than if you had a total bathroom makeover. Pedestal sinks usually maintain their great looks for decades so if you don’t already have one, you may want to consider…
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How Much Do Home Improvements Add To a Home’s Value?*
Finally, after years in a dip the housing market is on the rise. If you’re thinking of selling in the future (or even if you’re not) the best way to add value to your house is with home improvements. Although this can be an expensive route, the Office for National Statistics has predicted that households in the UK spend about £43 million each week on home improvements, in the end your house will be worth more than what you spent, and should you decide to sell it you’ll be making a profit. DM Design, a bespoke bedroom specialist, has carried out research to discover how much home improvements can add…
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Home Resolutions for 2016*
Last year I spent so little time doing anything to my home that I actually felt quite sad. I was so focused on adventures further afield I really neglected our house. I’ve already shared a post about how I hope to improve my home this year, but it really isn’t just that I want to look at. Last year chores became something I saw as an after thought, I bought in things to do some DIY and it ended up in a cupboard under the stairs. The long and short of it is I made some bad choices when it came to my home and as an almost 28 year…
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Home Content // Hotpoint Ultima Fridge Freezer*
One of the signs that you’re reaching adulthood is when you actually get excited about new home appliances. It was funny how full my Twitter feed was of people excited about kettles, toasters, vacuums, washing machines in the days after Christmas. I guess we’re all growing up. All my life i’ve always had second hand appliances. I come from a huge family so there is always someone with a bit more money looking to upgrade while I get their old one. And hey, free or cheap is good expecially in your early twenties. But at some point you have to think of investing in something new (usually about the time…
