Thinking about updating your home can be a bit overwhelming. Many times, the thought of tackling anything can immediately outweigh the amount of effort that you’re wanting and willing to do. Instead of psyching yourself out before you even begin, why not take a step back and think about home renovation ideas that literally anyone can do. If you have a bit of time, you have the ability to make changes in and around your home.… View Post
If you’re sick of blank walls, or the paintings you’ve got up are getting a little stale, now’s the time to shake things up a bit; a bit of negative space here and there is fine, especially when it’s a bit humid and hot indoors, but it’s not something we want to stare at forever. Here are a few ideas and tricks you can use to dress up your surroundings and make sure those four walls you paid so much money for are always pulling their weight!… View Post
There are many rooms in the house that are only meant for certain people. Bedrooms, the kid’s game room, or parent’s study may all have things that are off limits to some people. The living room, however, is meant for everyone. This is where you come together for family games, movies, and conversation. It is important to make this room a place that everyone enjoys looking at, as well. … View Post
It’s back to school, but for parents whose kids aren’t quite so small, ‘back to school’ is a whole different ball game. After battling through those torturous teenage years, your eldest is finally spreading their wings and leaving the nest. Heck, who’d have thought you’d actually be dreading it?… View Post
As one of the original old school bloggers, I know that when you start out you just don’t realise how big the blogosphere is. In the last ten years alone, it’s grown enormously. Those of us who’ve stuck it out and survived, I reckon we deserve a big bag of kudos. We’ve experienced first-hand how our hobby has changed steadily, but rapidly, into an industry of its own.… View Post
Sometimes it’s perfectly possible to refresh without renovating entirely. You can uplift your living spaces without stripping everything back to basics. And your bathroom is the ideal place to put such plans into action. Let’s take a look at five simple and cost-efficient ways to give your home bathroom or en-suite the TLC it deserves.… View Post
I’m afraid to say it, but it’s true… summer is done and dusted. There’s a great big X on the calendar this week for many parents up and down the country, as children head back to school for the new term of a new year.
With all those awesome summer activities now memories, we’re sure to be spending more time darting in and out of the house for school runs, work shifts, and not forgetting those all-important extra-curricular activities.
Yes, our halls and staircases are about to become the most used part of our homes, once again.… View Post
All the big stuff aside, you’re going to want to add bits and pieces that make your baby’s nursery come to life. It’s often the finishing touches that bring the room together and make it what it is. If you’ve decided not to find out your baby’s gender, home accessories can easily be added after birth too, with all the main decorating out of the way.… View Post
You’ve had it with your obnoxious neighbours; the loud parties, the speeding up and down the street, and the harassing stares and obscene gestures. You’ve tried to play nice and talk with them, explain to them that their parties keep everyone up and your children play in the street, but they haven’t stopped their menacing behaviour.… View Post
There’s a lot to be considered when you’re preparing to sell your house. The actions you take to prepare your house to be viewed by potential buyers can either attract people or drive them away.… View Post