We all want our homes to look as good as possible. The problem is that cash is tight, so a lot of us end up doing the decorating ourselves. For the most part, people make a great job of it. However, it can be hard to achieve the polished look that the professionals do. This is largely because we forget the finishing touches.… View Post

Fed up with your mouldy shower curtain?

Fed up with your mouldy shower curtain?

Have you had enough of your mouldy shower curtain bringing your bathroom’s décor into disrepute? Cleaning the curtain or replacing it is one option, but then are you simply throwing good money after bad? How long before your new shower curtain gets tainted with the same mouldy brush?… View Post

Increasing Your Home’s Living Space for Your …

Increasing Your Home’s Living Space for Your Growing Family

If you struggle to find enough space in your home, then you’re not alone. Many of us struggle to live comfortably within our homes, especially with a growing family. If you’ve got to the point where your home is feeling more like a storage facility and you’re struggling to enjoy family time, you may be considering your options. But if moving or carrying out major expansion work are out of the question, then what can you do to increase living space?… View Post

Tips to Maintain Your Conservatory

Tips to Maintain Your Conservatory

A conservatory can increases the size and value of your home, offering a unique space that can be used for a number of purposes. Conservatories can be used as living rooms, dining rooms, reading rooms and even as gyms. They are used a lot by all the members of the family and therefore, you must make necessary efforts to protect them against accidents and the wear & tear that time brings.… View Post

LEGO Storage Brick: Multitasking storage solution

LEGO Storage Brick: Multitasking storage solution

Over the years we have tried a number of different storage solutions for the children’s toys.  From toy chests, storage units and shelving.  With each of them fulfilling a purpose but never quite matched the requirements to what we were looking for.  Last year during a homework station makeover for Tigger we discovered the range of LEGO Storage accessories.  With a LEGO Brick Storage Drawer providing him easy access to all his pens, crayons and accessories whilst completing his homework or getting creative.… View Post

How to Get the Most from Your Garden …

How to Get the Most from Your Garden Furniture During the Winter Months

It might seem a crazy idea to spend time sitting in the garden when the misery of the winter weather is upon us. But, with these simple ideas, you can enjoy the winter and your garden, a unique but still beautiful environment.

As soon as October ends, we retreat indoors. And no wonder, the gloom, the grey overcast skies, the rain, the wind and the dark evenings force us to retreat to the warmth of the living room.… View Post

The benefits of becoming a pet sitter

The benefits of becoming a pet sitter

It is no secret that here in the UK we are a nation of pet lovers. It doesn’t matter if we are cat lovers, dog lovers or perhaps something a little different, having pets in our lives is a great way to bring us all a touch of happiness.

One of the only drawbacks of having a pet is that it can mean that it is tricky to have a social life, go on holiday or perhaps simply just head to work. This means that many people turn to pet sitting services in order to help them.… View Post

Let There Be Light // Update your lounge lighting

Let There Be Light // Update your lounge lighting

When it comes to updating your lounge of the aspects that is often overlooked is the lighting provision.  What type of lighting do you utilise within that space, how can this be improved and what type of lighting products should you be looking to introduce?

Take a look at four different lighting solutions that can be utilised within your lounge area.  See how each one offers a different type of light depending on the task at hand.… View Post

The best ways to spruce up your child’…

The best ways to spruce up your child’s nursery

As we begin the new year, whether you are a parent or a parent-to-be, there are countless ways you can decorate your child’s room with nursery furniture. Once upon a time, fairy-tale and character-themed bedrooms were a hit with Mum’s and Dad’s, but now, gone are the days of animation. Instead, we are welcoming colour schemes of pastel pinks or blues intended to connote the baby’s gender, as well as any hue that showcases personality, warmth or whimsicalness is on trend for nurseries this coming year.… View Post

Making Your Bedroom A Fabulous Place To Be

Making Your Bedroom A Fabulous Place To Be

It is said that a change is as good as a rest, and this can mean the decorations in your home, especially the bedroom. If your décor is looking stale and old, then you should look to give your home a facelift and what better place to start than the bedroom! You do not need to spend a fortune on each room, and you can save money by doing all of the decorating yourself. There are a few details that you will need to work out first, and once these are done, you can start planning your new bedroom and make sure that it is a pleasant sanctuary within your home.… View Post