Homes & Gardens

Where is your messy drawer

Weird things we chuck into the household 'messy drawer'

What’s in your messy drawer? Fess up - Every household has one

There are some unwritten rules that we all blindly follow in our homes, such as keeping all your carrier bags inside another carrier bag or putting clothes that have been lightly worn in a pile.

But the junk drawer is a thing of beauty – no one sets out to create one but somehow, all your odd bits and bobs find...

What’s the best way to communicate with your tenants?

If you use letting agents in Warrington to handle your portfolio of properties, you may hardly ever have to contact the people who are renting from you. It’s one of the many benefits of a full management package after all, and one less thing for you to worry about as a landlord. But there may come a time that you will need to liaise with tenants and knowing how to go about doing so can be...

3 Ways to Enhance Your Home Security

Do you want to protect your family from all of the external dangers that could potentially befall them? If you want to safeguard your loved ones in a highly efficient and effective fashion, it’s absolutely essential that you attempt to enhance your home security.

To find advice on what you must do to shore up the safety of your humble abode, be sure to read on.

Strengthen...

Living in London: How to Cope with Street Noise

London is one of the best places to live in the UK. After all, it offers an exceptional culinary scene, fantastic theatres, superb shopping destinations, and an unrivalled atmosphere.

Unfortunately, one of the biggest downsides of living in the Big Smoke is the street noise. If you love your home and neighbourhood, but want to relax inside your property each night, read the below...

How to create a wildlife-friendly garden

If you’re stuck for garden ideas, one way to spruce up your outdoor space while giving back to nature is by attracting wildlife. Not only will it help the plants and animals, but it will also give you a garden full of interesting species.

Don’t worry - you don’t need Noah’s ark or a Pied Piper to attract wildlife – here are some easy ways to nurture the natural world with your...

How to Make Your Bedroom a Cosy Haven

The bedroom is a private sanctuary, where you can unwind and relax after a hard day’s work. But with various distractions that often find their way into the bedroom, a lot of people today find it difficult to enjoy peace and comfort in this sacred area of the home.

Too many gadgets, unnecessary furnishings, clutter, office paperwork, and even cute little pets bring distractions and...

You Can’t Let the Pandemic Affect Your Physical Beauty

This pandemic can be stressful. Even if you want to relax, there’s too much negativity around you. There are times when you no longer feel good about yourself. Your physical beauty is on the line. If you worked hard to look good and stay young, you can’t let this pandemic adversely affect you.

Do your skincare routine

Just because you're not going out of your house doesn't...

Over 55's are considering downsizing their home earlier as a direct result of the pandemic

Tips for downsizing during a pandemic

New research from Audley Group has found that 1.8 million [1] over 55s are actively thinking about downsizing their home earlier as a direct result of the pandemic

  • 25% of over 55s are considering downsizing in the next 12 months, and 54% of over 55s are considering downsizing within the next two years.
  • 53% of over 55s want to live in a property which requires less
  • ...

Air conditioning and natural ventilation: which is better?

When it comes to being given the choice of whether or not to use windows or air conditioning to help improve comfort levels in a home or office space, most people will go with the latter. After all, it can be quite comforting to make use of air conditioning — especially when it is uncomfortable hot outside. That said, while it is understandable why most people would utilise mechanical...

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