Spare bedrooms are always a great thing to have, no matter whether your own or rent the home you live in. These rooms can be used in so many different ways so here are some ideas if you’re struggling to decide how to use your spare bedroom.: Guest bedroom Of course, the obvious choice for…
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Things to look for when viewing a house
Getting on the property ladder is a hard enough job without factoring in actually going and viewing houses that you might like the look of. If you are working on buying your first time house, you might not know what you should be looking for in a potential property. Here are some things to look…
Easily forgotten areas of the home that need cleaning
Most of us live quite busy lives and if you’re anything like me then you might struggle to fit everything in during the week, especially cleaning. When this happens it’s easy to concentrate on the big jobs, the areas that get used the most. There are loads of easily forgotten areas of the home that…
Making the most of a small family bathroom
In an ideal world a house would have at least an upstairs bathroom or toilet on each floor of the house. However, this isn’t reality most of the time and size can also be a big issue. If you are stuck for space then here are some ways to make the most of a small…
10 quick chores to do around the house every day
Every day life can be a chore in itself, especially when it comes to thinking about all of the different things you need to do. Cleaning can be one of the biggest things that get either forgotten about or the thing that gets missed out because there just isn’t enough time in the day. Here…
Easy ways to improve your home on a budget
Whether you own or rent your home the upkeep is something that can cost a pretty penny. If you are a home owner you are responsible for every job that needs doing around the house but some things don’t need to cost a fortune. Here are some ideas for ways to improve your home on…
5 ways to baby proof your kitchen
From the minute you find out that you or you’re pregnant are pregnant your mind can go into overdrive about all of the things you might need to do both before and after the baby is born. Obviously, it’s important to make your house as safe as possible and today we’re talking about ways to…
Tips for making the most of a small kitchen
A lot of people say that their kitchen is the place they spend the most time in. However, if your home only has a small kitchen this isn’t really possible and it’s easy to get frustrated with the lack of space. There are ways that you can make the most of a small kitchen though….
Creating a relaxing space for a better night’s sleep
When we talk about sleeping patterns and routines, we tend to talk about babies and small children. However, as adults it’s just as important that we do what we can to ensure we get a decent amount of, and decent quality of sleep. There are various things you can do at home to create a…
How to brighten up a dark living room
Winter is a tough month at the best of times but with the darker mornings and the sun setting earlier, it can mean that certain rooms at home don’t get quite enough light. As most people spend a lot of time in their living room, it’s important to make such a room as comfortable as…