Archives for August 2017

Deciding to move in together is about so much more than finding a spot for your toothbrush in the bathroom – we’ve seen enough episodes of Sex and the City to know this. No matter if you’re moving into your partner’s place, if you’re buying a place together, or if they’re moving into yours; cohabitation […]

People tend to either be dog people or cat folk. It’s pretty rare that you talk to someone and they play devil’s advocate choosing to sit on the fence. The debate about the perfect pet for children has raged for years. Some swear that their faithful hounds make the most appropriate pets for your little […]

Relationships are complicated. Not everyone is destined for each other and there are times when it can seem like you relationship is collapsing around you. One of the hardest things to do in this situation is to come to grips with what your relationship actually means. Some people are together due to unfortunate circumstances, some […]

Flickr   As with all things in our life, our home atmosphere is something that we need to work on to keep it healthy and happy on a daily basis. Just like the most beautiful flowers, relationships need watering, and a complex unit such as a family needs watering all the more to stay satisfied. […]

(Image Source)   Family life is rarely an easy thing. From the difficulties you will find in raising your kids, to the time you’ll have to spend working to make it all sustainable, the job of an adult in the modern world is a challenge. During your time in this role, you’ll have to make […]

Every room in your home deserves to be lavished with attention if you’re going to renovate or redecorate. The bathroom might be a functional room, but it can still be somewhere you enjoy spending your time. Whether you like to soak in the tub or have a long, hot shower, you should like your bathroom […]

https://pixabay.com/en/brush-roll-painter-painters-masking-1034901/ When it comes to looking after your home, there are always those certain things that you do out of habit. From cleaning to tidying, these automated processes often keep your home running like clockwork. Although it’s great to have set tasks that you always take on, sticking to these regular regimes can often mean […]

https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-building-architect-joy-33343/   House renovations can be really hard work. Whether you’ve just picked up a sweet little fixer upper or you’ve been living in your place for years, and it needs a new lease of life, deciding to pull a property transformation comes at a cost. And that cost isn’t always financial. Although fixing up […]

Every time you sit down to boot up Netflix, you might notice something is a bit off. The picture might not look as good as you assumed it would, there might be ‘artifacts’ breaking across the screen. After ten, or even five years, TV sets can age fast. Now, you don’t have to be based […]

One of the most enjoyable hobbies that you could ever pick up is gardening. It’s a great activity to get the kids involved with and once you’re experienced enough to grow your own produce, it can actually save you some money on your grocery shopping. However, starting up a garden isn’t the easiest thing in […]

When you think of your dream luxury garden, it’s always a part of the picture. The idea of having a pool that you can just jump into at any time is a wonderful one and inspires thousands of people to install one every year. But before you make the investment, you have to consider whether […]

The idea of purchasing a fixer upper that has seen better days and transforming it into a much-loved family home has quite a romantic notion to it. Often this dream to breathe new life into something that has been so neglected can quickly turn into a nightmare if you’re inexperienced and haven’t done your research. […]

Owning a home means having to maintain it. It can be time-consuming and sometimes costly, but it’s worth it to have a home you can call your own. However, when you look after your home, you should think about the impact your efforts could have. Everything you do could affect the environment, so it’s important […]

Flickr   Designing and decorating the perfect home space (for you,) is different from person to person. One person will enjoy spiritual aesthetics, replete with pictures of the buddha, large paisley tapestries and incense, while another person will like modernist and completely chic 21st century home apparatus to craft a living space on the cutting […]

You know the drill. You decorate your home, or you focus all your efforts and expenses on the expensive jobs and find that you then want to change up some of the other rooms in your home, with little or no budget to do it. However, it doesn’t need to be this way. I know […]