Archives for May 2016

Ensuring Your Home Makes A Great First Impression

Image link   Whether you are selling your home or you just want it to welcome your guests, let’s look at how to ensure your home makes a great first impression.   It is often the case we spend our time tending and nurturing the spaces behind our home and can sometimes neglect the front […]

Share Your UTI Tips for a Chance to Win a Free Uricalm Care Package!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Uricalm®. All opinions are 100% mine. Urinary tract infections are probably more common than you think. Did you know that up to half of all women will experience a painful urinary tract infection in their lifetime? Then 20% of them (myself included) will be […]

What’s Attracting Pests To Your Home?

There are many different problems which might make a home less homely. However, my least favourite by far is infestations! There are few things I hate more than living in a house where I know all kinds of horrible bugs and pests are crawling around. Infestations might feel like they’re completely out of the blue. […]

My Guide To A Great Home Extension

I love the idea of extending my home. What’s not to love? Rather than moving to a bigger property, you’ll be able to improve the one that you already own. This means that you can avoid all the tension and stress that we associate with moving home. Instead, you just need to think about how […]

Interior Design: Don’t Make These Rookie Mistakes!

If you’ve ever heard that interior design is easy, then your source was lying! There are countless aspects to good interior design, which can all have profound effects on one another. Without enough planning and deliberation, one small slip-up can ruin the look of the entire space! To save yourself a lot of stress and […]

Property Issues Caused By Bad Weather

Bad weather can be a nightmare for everyone. It can stop you from being able to get outside, and going to work or school. It can also cause issues in your property. Here are a few issues which may occur after terrible weather. https://pixabay.com/en/wooden-hut-cabin-winter-snow-cold-270254/   Flooding   One of the most common issues caused by […]

Making Over An Older House? Here’s Some Tips To Add Value

Buying a house that’s older and needs a lot of renovating can feel like the perfect scenario. In your mind, you think that you will spend some money on it here and there. You will so all the work and DIY yourself. The sell it and make a profit. But, it doesn’t always go as […]

4 Fresh Uses For Your Garage

Image source   Many of us have a garage that we’re not taking full advantage of. Perhaps there is no real need to park our car inside it, or we prefer to use it as a home storage area. Perhaps we have never fully addressed repairs or tidiness. We may avoid going inside unless absolutely […]

Four Natural Medicines That Don’t Require A Doctor’s Prescription

Picture Credit   Are sick of taking lots of different antibiotic and prescription pills? Try rooting around in your kitchen for some natural remedies! Lots of ingredients that we use in cooking have remarkable properties. Some can help to prevent diseases while others can fight the symptoms of current ailments. Want to know what should […]

How To Prepare Your Home For A Cat

Image: Pixabay   Cats are a wonderful pet to have around the house. While they may not be as loyal or unwaveringly affectionate as dogs, they provide great company and are often hilarious to watch. Like any pet, there are a number of important things you should do before bringing your furry friend home. Here […]

Top 4 Spring Gardening Tips For Busy People

Spring is one of the best times of year to get your garden in order – but it is still at the bottom of the queue for busy people. When you are working, looking after kids, and maintaining the house, there just isn’t the time. However, with a little bit of effort and a lot […]

Want To Increase Your Home’s Security? Here’s What To Do

www.pexels.com   We all want our homes to be safe and secure. If they aren’t, it will only increase the risk of intruders and burglars. Ensuring our property’s security is the very best will give you peace and mind while you are out and about. You can go away for long holidays knowing that once […]

You Just Rest: Why Women Need More Sleep Than Men

  A recent study that sampled 210 healthy men and women of middle age has found that poor sleep for women is associated strongly with greater levels of distress as well as feelings of anger, hostility, and depression. This is groundbreaking research on a few levels. At a glance, it’s easy to assume that men […]

A Romantic Evening At Home For Less

Image by   It can be hard to find the time for romance and date nights. Even when we have some free time, we might be low on funds or trying to save. But it is becoming more popular than ever to ditch the bar, restaurant, or cinema in favor of a cosy evening in. […]