Home & Garden
How to Choose the Best Finish for Wooden Floors
When it comes to protecting and enhancing your newly sanded wood floors, you know what’s key? Choosing the right finish. The finish you select doesn’t just impact the look and feel of your floors but also their durability and maintenance requirements.
Why Does Deep Cleaning Matter?
Deep cleaning goes beyond the regular cleaning tasks that keep a home or workspace looking tidy. While surface-level cleaning might remove visible dirt, deep cleaning targets the hidden germs, allergens and buildup that accumulate over time.
The Many Benefits of Adding a Pond to Your Garden
A pond can be an incredibly enriching addition to any garden, offering aesthetic beauty, supporting local wildlife, and creating a tranquil escape from daily life. Whether you have a small urban garden or a sprawling backyard, a pond can bring a unique element of nature right to your home.
Early Christmas Preparation You Can Get Started On
The festive season is just around the corner and we’re all familiar with how hectic the Christmas period can be. In fact, over one-quarter of Brits feel the pressure when it comes to festive prep.
What are five ways to improve my home security?
The threat of a break in is something many homeowners have in the back of their minds. The unsettling feeling of a stranger in your home or the theft of a prized possession can make you extremely anxious.
What options are there for UK landlords that need to access cash for home improvements?
Landlords in the UK have several options if they need to access cash for home improvements. These options include taking out a buy-to-let mortgage, remortgaging an existing property, applying for a personal loan, or utilising government grants and incentives.
The Magic of Garage Shelving in Your New Home
Moving into a new home is an exhilarating experience, filled with the promise of a fresh start and the opportunity to create a space that truly reflects your lifestyle and preferences.
Three Ways to Sell Your Home in 2024
While the housing market may be slow, it does not mean it is a bad time to sell. There are fewer buyers but with fewer homes on the market, people are eager to get their hands on the property available. Below, we discuss the three best ways to sell your house in 2024.
UK's Self-Storage Industry Sees Huge Boom Amid Housing Crisis
The UK's self-storage industry is witnessing a huge surge, nearing the significant milestone of £1 billion in annual revenue, as revealed by statistics in The Guardian.
Should I Use a Bridging Loan to Move Home?
According to recent statistics, over 40% of homebuyers in the UK struggle with the timing misalignment between selling their existing home and purchasing a new one.
Top Tips for Growing Your Own Vegetables Without Having a Garden
For many people, the luxury of outdoor space big enough to grow your own vegetables is not an option, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on the idea entirely. There are many creative ways you can grow fruit and vegetables in your own home without the need for outdoor space.
Create a more sustainable garden for your home
Are you considering how you can be more sustainable? While having a garden is a great first step towards embracing greener living, it’s possible to make your outdoor space especially eco-friendly.
How to Plan a Bathroom Renovation
Planning a bathroom renovation? The bathroom is a space that can become dated, worn, dingy, and unappealing over time. Therefore, this is one of the best areas to focus on in terms of home improvements. Renovating this space can make a big difference to your home and life and add a fair amount of value to your property.
How to Create a Comfortable and Productive Work-from-Home Space
Working from home (or remote working) has become the new normal for many people, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. While there are, of course, many benefits to working from home, such as flexibility, convenience and the lack of commuting, there are also some challenges to consider, such as distractions, isolation, and lack of motivation.
Top tips for a budget home renovation
For many homeowners, the prospect of a renovation project opens up endless possibilities. It allows you to tap into the potential of your property, put your own personal stamp on the place and all being well, help to improve its value.