Buying a home is one of the most significant financial commitments you will ever make, and the period leading up to exchanging contracts is one of the most critical stages in the entire process. Once contracts are exchanged, the agreement becomes legally binding, and pulling…
View PostI still remember the moment my then-fiancé (now husband) and I got the keys to our first home. I was 22, absolutely terrified and unbelievably excited all at once. We’d bought a doer-upper, the kind of house that estate agents describe as having ‘enormous…
View PostThis has been quite a big problem for us recently. As parents of a 1 and 3 year old, we’re constantly making sure they aren’t hurting themselves and falling off things, and our garden isn’t really the safest space for them. I always love the…
View PostI’ve previously written about how to clean white bedding, and how to properly clean your sofa. Now it’s time for cleaning a white carpet. Carpet is still a really popular flooring choice here in the UK. While our friends in Europe and further afield look…
View PostI get it, home renos are pricey. Especially with the ever-increasing costs of both trade and materials. Hardly anyone has a never-ending budget, unless you’re Kim K, so it’s likely that you’re thinking about the ways you can claw back some of the cost on…
View PostIf you’ve ever renovated a home (or you’re in the middle of one right now), you’ll know that while the end result is exciting, the in-between can feel…a lot. Dust everywhere. Half-packed rooms. Furniture piled into corners. And that constant feeling that your home is…
View PostIt feels like we’re finally getting to the edges of spring. The evenings have started to get a little lighter, with the sun going down around 5.15pm instead of 4pm! The temperatures are getting a little milder, although March can sometimes get chilly and bring…
View PostWhen it comes to furnishing your home, you probably weigh all the options – what you like the look of, how much it costs, what materials or colours you want. And if you’re like me, you’ll ponder absolutely every single option until you have no…
View PostHome should always be a sanctuary, somewhere you feel safe, comfortable and able to relax. But life gets busy (and expensive), and it can be easy for you to forget about things like home security. This is something that we’ve been thinking about recently, and…
View PostWallpaper is one of the most transformative design elements you can introduce into a home. It has the ability to shape atmosphere, soften or define architectural features, and bring depth and character in a way that paint alone often can’t. Yet with such a vast…
View PostI’ve recently written about minimalist wall art, and how it’s having a big moment. In this article, I said that you can actually create your own art, and it’s a super budget-friendly way to decorate your home, and get creative! But for some people, it’s…
View PostUnderfloor heating is a super efficient and modern way to heat your home. It offers a more consistent source of warmth, lower operating costs, and even fewer unsightly radiators. But if you’re thinking about having underfloor heating installed, there may be one main question on…
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