DIY is, for the most part, a great idea when it comes to sprucing up your home. In fact, you can save a great deal of money by having a go at painting, tiling, and even building furniture and decorative pieces yourself. However, some tasks nearly always fair better when you get a professional involved, …
One thing that I’ve noticed in our kitchen is that it’s not as functional as we thought it would be. That being said, this is the first property that we own and as far as kitchens go, this one is by far the biggest. Having been in our property now for over a year, for …
It’s nice to have no rushed the process of furnishing our first home. As much as I would have loved to kit out our apartment entirely within the first month of living there, it wasn’t possible financially. That and it would have ruined the enjoyment of settling into our home. As someone who is Pinterest-obsessed …
It’s very likely that our next home is going to be the one we have a family in. In less than two years we’ll be married and I think by that point we’ll be thinking of either moving right after or doing it within a year. And so it’s got me thinking about what I …
We’ve been in our apartment for just over a year now and I would say we’re about halfway there to fully decking it out with everything we need. We finally got some art up on the wall the other week and it’s now starting to look a look more like a home that’s lived in. …
After getting our first plants at a nearby garden centre (and even though I’ve killed one of them), I love that we have a bit of indoor nature in our home. It’s amazing how just a bit of greenery can help lift your mood and it’s totally true that it improves the atmosphere and just …
In today’s digital age, many children are spending more time indoors, often glued to screens, whether it’s watching TV, playing video games, or scrolling through tablets and smartphones. While technology has its place, it’s crucial not to forget the immeasurable benefits of outdoor play. From enhancing physical health to improving mental wellbeing, the outdoors offers …
We all want a better night’s sleep, right? I’m fortunate because I have yet to have children and I’m self-employed. What does that mean, you ask? Well, I can choose when I get up and when I go to bed. Essentially, I’m everything my younger self ever dreamed of being when 8pm-9pm was bedtime back …
You hand over the car keys to your 16-year-old daughter. She passes her test. You assume your policy covers her. Then she taps a parked SUV at 10 mph in a supermarket lot. The damage is £1,800. Your insurer says: “She’s not listed as a driver. Claim denied.” That £1,800 comes out of your pocket. …
Parenting can be such a minefield of worries, and there are so many things you need to think about when you are trying to make the right parenting decisions. It is important to think about some of the key ideas that play a role in making this better for you, and remaining calm during the …
