Once upon a time I used to avoid smiling. In fact, all I could force myself to do was a weird grimace. You might be wondering why I used to do that instead of smile. The answer is simple: I hated my teeth! They were in such bad shape that I was quite ashamed to […]
Archives for October 2015
The Signs Your Home Needs A Repair And How To Fix It
October 22, 2015 Leave a Comment
Autumn is the perfect time for making sure that your home is up to scratch. It’s a good idea to have a look around, checking that there aren’t any repairs needed before the darker months set in. I often find myself looking at possible home repairs in Autumn before the weather gets worse and exterior […]
Easy Breakfast Recipe: Skinny Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches (that don’t have rubbery eggs)
October 22, 2015 Leave a Comment
I have tested out a few breakfast sandwich recipes lately, and one consistent problem I’ve had is that when I reheat it, even on 50% power, the eggs come out rubbery. I have made a tweak for people who have this problem by adding extra milk to the eggs before baking them so that there’s extra […]
The Most Common Roof Problems
October 21, 2015 Leave a Comment
Roof problems are always difficult to deal with, but you need to know what to look out for. So, here are the most common roof problems. Leaks Leaks can be hard to detect if you never venture up into your attic. But they can still cause a lot of damage to your home if […]
Swimming Pool Maintenance: Check Out My Time-Saving Tips!
October 21, 2015 Leave a Comment
Swimming pools offer a great way to have some fun and keep fit at the same time. Many people go swimming at the beach or their local leisure centres. Others have their own private pools at home. Anyone that knows me will tell you that I’m a keen swimmer. It’s one of my favourite […]
Free Halloween Printable – Happy #Halloween! #HappyHalloween
October 21, 2015 Leave a Comment
What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a free printable? Click the image or here for the full-sized image. Print it and hang it on the wall or place it on your mantel. Celebrate in style!
My Tips On Getting Ready To Move Home
October 20, 2015 Leave a Comment
Image Link I’ve moved home a few times in the past and for those of you who have never experienced it, I can’t stress how complicated it is. There is so much to consider and quite often very little time. You find the home you want and boom, immediately you want to buy it. […]
Is Your Family Home As Safe As It Needs To Be?
October 20, 2015 Leave a Comment
No two families are the same, and we all have different needs and desires from our home properties. However, good safety is one feature required by everyone. A safe home is a happy home, and this task should be one of your main life goals. The potential problems that could arise from failure to […]
Win a Trip for Four to Yellowstone National Park
October 16, 2015 Leave a Comment
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Atlantic Luggage. All opinions are 100% mine. Atlantic Luggage is sponsoring a sweepstakes between October 1 to 31 2015 for a chance to win a trip for 4 to Yellowstone National Park. The trip is 4 days and 3 nights long, a grand total […]
How to Select Your Ideal Wedding Destination
October 15, 2015 Leave a Comment
If you plan on getting married abroad, you need to make sure you select the ideal destination for your needs. If you take the time to pick the perfect wedding destination for your needs, you and your guests will have an unforgettable time. Use this guide to help you select your ideal wedding destination […]
Items Your Home Absolutely Needs
October 13, 2015 Leave a Comment
Photo by Flickr If you are feeling a bit bored with your current house design, it doesn’t mean you have to totally renovate the whole house. Maybe all you need is a cool new piece of furniture. There are so many funky items out there which can spruce up your home, so I have […]
The Pros and Cons of Commuting to Work
October 13, 2015 Leave a Comment
When you start a new job, you have to decide whether to commute to its location or move closer to your new office. This is not an easy decision to make, so here are the pros and cons of commuting to help you out. Pros Most people who commute have jobs that are […]
Get Rewarded for Your Good Karma with Amazing Karma
October 13, 2015 Leave a Comment
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of AmazingKarma.com. All opinions are 100% mine. You’ve probably heard of karma (who hasn’t?) “What goes around comes around” and “no good deed goes unpunished.” Well now Amazing Karma focuses on karma in a non-religous way. If you sign up for their pre-launch (they launch […]
Home Landscaping Tips You Definitely Need
October 12, 2015 Leave a Comment
I love doing some landscaping around my home, improving the general aesthetic of my house. Maybe, even adding a little curb appeal. Though, I’m not thinking about selling at the moment; it’s never too early to start taking the first steps. I tend to like doing the landscaping myself rather than hiring an expert designer. […]
A Little Help From The Pros: The Recent Projects I Couldn’t Have Done Alone
October 12, 2015 Leave a Comment
Regular readers will know that I try my hand at just about anything around the house! In fact, my tagline here at Desperate Houselife is “Love of all things DIY”. And, I truly mean it. I love fixing things around the house. I love experimenting, and making things from scratch. But, sometimes, things are a […]
Transform Your Kitchen Into Somewhere You Love
October 8, 2015 Leave a Comment
I don’t know about you, but I often find myself daydreaming about the perfect kitchen. While there is nothing wrong with my kitchen, it isn’t exactly, an amazing place. Yes, it meets its purpose, but it isn’t somewhere that I would elect to spend my time in. Recently, because of this, I have been […]
Why I’m Dreading My Daughters’ Parties
October 7, 2015 Leave a Comment
As a Mom of two young daughters, I have been dreading the word party since they reached double figures in age. Now parties aren’t about princess dresses, fairy wings, and angel cakes. Now parties are about peer pressure. They have to invite the ‘in’ people. Popularity is everything. But what I’m really worrying about is […]
My Top Tips To Preparing Your Home For Winter
October 7, 2015 Leave a Comment
Source: Winter is coming. The colder months are a wonderful time of year, not least for the festive season. However, they do throw up a few extra challenges, especially around the home. Therefore, it’s imperative that you take the necessary precautions to ensure that your property is ready. If you want to […]
What You Need to Do When Experiencing Dodgy Wiring at Home
October 7, 2015 Leave a Comment
Image Source Many of us will experience wiring problems at some point in their lives. And when you do you need to take action to deal with it. Here are some important things you need to do as soon as you experience dodgy wiring at home. Investigate the Problem The first course of action […]
How To Keep Family Health Costs Low
October 7, 2015 Leave a Comment
Something that is terrifying for us moms, Is our children becoming ill. Writing this got me thinking about how expensive family health care can be, and how sometimes paying out for it can leave us short. In the current economic climate, we need to be savvy when it comes to our health care. As every […]
