Uk summers can be tricky for our plants. We don’t have any rain for a month and then suddenly we have a deluge that basically floods the garden. Sometimes, it feels like all or nothing, and this can be hard to deal with. But, you…
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When it comes to DIY, I’m all about organisation. Anything that can make my life easier so when I come to start a new project, I have everything I need. Now I am not a welder (that’s my husband). But we have a setup that’s…
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Right, let’s talk windows. And yes, I promise this is going to be more exciting than it sounds. For years, windows were the wallflower of home renovations. They were purely functional and rarely given a second thought. But now, people are choosing to incorporate fun…
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Ah, spring is here. The clocks have just changed, so the evenings are much lighter (which is such a welcome change). But spring also means it’s time for a spring clean, and you might be thinking about using a storage solution to store some of…
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In this guide: What is a flat roof skylight? A flat roof skylight, sometimes called a rooflight, is essentially a window set into the roof rather than the wall. Instead of sitting vertically like a standard window, the glass lies nearly horizontal, bringing daylight in…
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We’ve lived in our house for almost 6 years now, and I can’t believe that time has gone so fast. When we moved in, we had big plans. We still do, it’s just they got pushed back after we decided to have 2 kids in…
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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…
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I 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…
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This 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…
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I’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…
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I 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…
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If 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…
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