One place where chaos can soon rule is the garden shed. Whether its lack of storage space or tangled hose pipes, its amazing how quickly such a small space can suddenly become cluttered. As our grandparents were fond of reminding us as kids: Everything in place and a place for everything.
Read MoreThe fall in the value of the pound against the Euro is making the U.K. property market increasingly attractive to expats.
Read MoreMore and more of us are converting the spare room into a home office. Part of this trend has grown out of the popularity of desktop computers but also the increasing number of people working from home.
Read MoreIn Britain, there is nothing we love more than an evening in the garden, perhaps with a glass of wine and a few friends. Weve increasingly begun to enjoy our gardens in recent years, with 37% of us spending more time in our garden than we did five years ago, but how is this reflected when it comes to value?
Read MoreFor some reason, people find the bathroom a challenging area to plan and design. Perhaps its the lack of space you get to play with or some indecision or confusion over what look and feel should be.Whether you want a walk-in shower room, a luxurious bath to while away the evening and reflect on your day, or something more functional that suits everyone in the family, a little careful planning and thought can go a long way.
Read MoreHeading to university is exciting and it is the first time for many new students to be away from home fending for themselves. Having lived so long at home, it can be difficult to decide what will be needed to pack and take with you. What you need will depend on whether you are going to halls or setting up in a flat or house with other students.
Read MoreWere not too far away from school starting again. For most parents, a little preparation goes a long way to making sure the first few weeks in September run as smoothly as possible. A lot will depend on whether your child is off to nursery school or about to head out to college or university.
Read MoreAs the summer holidays roll around again, those with children about to finish the school term start to wrack our brains for activities to keep them entertained and out of trouble for the duration. With that in mind, weve put together a few ideas to help you out, ones that will hopefully stop those dreaded words; Im bored!!
Read MoreIf you are planning to buy your first home, you're probably filled with a mix of excitement and, let's face it, fear. This is a big, big commitment and you dont want to get it wrong. You certainly didn't spend all that time saving for your deposit just to throw it away on a few bad choices.
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