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Being a homeowner is both rewarding and stressful. On the one hand, owning a home is a profitable investment and a great life achievement. On the other hand, you have to ensure your home is always in tip-top condition to increase your home's value and to improve the health and safety of yourself and your family. However, staying on top of your home upkeep tasks is easier said than done. A great start is identifying which tasks are essential to carry out each month. Below are some essential home upkeep tips to protect your home and family monthly.  VIEW the POST

There are all kinds of benefits attached to renovating your home. From improving your property’s functionality to boosting the overall value, you may decide it makes more sense to renovate, rather than moving house. Understandably, a home renovation project isn’t something that will be finished overnight. Whether you’re looking to extend your property, install a brand new kitchen, or convert your loft, there are bound to be challenges and obstacles along the way that can send stress levels through the roof! I love a stress free guide, it makes for a much easier transition with whatever you are doing. VIEW the POST

Home renovations are one of the most difficult challenges that every homeowner needs to face. Love or hate them; if you own a house, it will get to the point where you’ll eventually need renovations. While it’s going to depend on you what you’re doing, such as DIYing your counters, for some projects, you’re going to need a contractor.  Not everyone fancies the idea of having to hire a contractor. Just think about it; you’re paying them a lot of money to help you transform your house.  VIEW the POST

Long before central heating came along, we relied on solid fuel fires, usually wood or coal, to heat our homes. Many rooms in the home would have their own fireplace and if you look at the history of Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian properties today, you’ll find many of them still have these original features intact. Of course, when it comes to open fireplaces in the home, their use today is incidental and mainly decorative and, in fact, many old fireplaces serve no purpose at all. VIEW the POST

If you are the proud owner of an older property then you may need to do a bit of work to get it looking the best that it can.  That being said, you need to make sure that you do not lose the integrity of the property with the changes you make. If you want some help when it comes to those big decisions or if you want to make sure that you are making the most out of the budget that you have then this is the guide for you. VIEW the POST

Do you find yourself constantly cleaning, repairing, or maintaining your home? Are you tired of spending all your free time taking care of your living space? Well, you're in luck! There are  some great ways to lower your home’s maintenance level, so you can spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your life. VIEW the POST

This is what your front door is saying about your home. Redesigning your home's entrance is a fantastic way to enhance the curb appeal of your home. Entrances are impactful to those who see your home and should be treated with the utmost attention to detail. Read on to find out how to renovate your home's entrance to make a great impression on your guests. VIEW the POST

The industrial look has taken the design world by storm in recent years. This is likely due to its versatility – it can be adapted to fit a variety of different styles and spaces. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of industrial style to your bathroom or want to create an entire industrial-inspired living space, there are plenty of ways to achieve this look. In this blog post, we will explore 22 different ways to bring the industrial feel to your home. So whether you’re renovating or simply want to give your home a quick makeover, keep reading for some inspiration! VIEW the POST

Winter is coming, which means you need to take some time to maintain your garden. When the colder months come around, we tend to direct our efforts to our home’s interiors, looking into insulation and revamping the space to better suit the Christmas festivities. But we do need to think about our outdoor spaces too. Not only does this help the space to stay looking presentable, but it will reduce the amount of work you have to put into gardening in the spring. It will create a blank and well cared for canvas for you to work with! VIEW the POST

Ever feel like your house can’t contain all the stuff you own? It’s a common feeling, especially when there are a few of you sharing the same space. Everywhere you look there’s more stuff to tidy away, triggering a stress response that wears you down with time. I have literally been throwing things in a bin bag today just to get rid of stuff! Storage ideas are always handy for me. VIEW the POST

From time to time, homeowners generally like to spruce things up with their home’s interior. Whether it be making your home shinier, introducing luxurious fabrics and trims or adding marble surfaces, there are various ways you can give your home a new, glamorous lease of life. VIEW the POST

If you have a small bedroom, you might not think there is much that can be done about it. However, you don’t have to despair; if you want to make things at least seem bigger, there are a number of different ways to do it. Some will be cheap, some more expensive, some easy, some more time-consuming… you’ll need to work out what’s best for you, and you can start by reading on to find out what some of the many ideas are that you can take action on.  VIEW the POST

Over the years we have moved from bigger homes to smaller, depending on the opportunities that arose to us and our finances. We bought our first home in 2019 and have got to the point where we have outgrown it. We need to move into a bigger house so we have 3 decent sized bedrooms! There are a few things you need to keep in mind if you are considering moving into a bigger home. In this blog post, we will discuss 9 tips for moving into a bigger home. Follow these tips, and you will be able to make the transition as smooth as possible! VIEW the POST

Designing an outdoor space can be a fun and rewarding project. Whether you are creating an outdoor living space for relaxing and enjoying the fresh air or designing attractive landscaping to increase your home's curb appeal, there are some important things to keep in mind. This blog post will discuss some tips for designing a well-crafted outdoor space that you and your family can enjoy for years to come! VIEW the POST

If you're like most people, home is where you look forward to coming home at the end of a long day to reset and unwind. Having a beautiful and relaxing home is essential to balance work and life. For the majority of Americans (65%), you also own your home.  VIEW the POST

Switching things around in your home to make them more eco-friendly isn’t just something that benefits the environment; it’s also a way in which you can provide the absolute best to your family. Environmentally-friendly products benefit consumers in multiple ways, making them the best options to choose from for most people. These products are made in ways that are not harmful to the environment, but they’re also extremely safe for your family and the quality is usually better too. Here are some eco-friendly improvements to make around your home. VIEW the POST

A home renovation can be a wonderful experience or something you never want to do again. However, it mostly comes down to getting some of the basic first steps right before work begins. I have really enjoyed renovating our home and making it suit our family, it's been stressful at times and a long wait - but it is definitely worth it. VIEW the POST