January and February are often the coldest months of the year here in the UK and with the current COVID-19 lockdown showing no signs of being lifted any time soon, it is important to make sure that our homes are cosy and warm. This is particularly true if you are older or have existing health conditions. To help you out, here are some suggestions on how to maximise the heat efficiency and...
The beginning of the year may have felt like it had the longest month ever, but we are just getting started with 2021. At the time of writing we're just about to move into February, and with every new year comes a slightly evolved version of what "modern" means with regards to interior design. With so many of us working from home and not going outside much, there is a big push by DIY...
If you are the owner of a property and are carefully considering a solar panel installation but you’re hesitant because it will be difficult to install those panels on the top of your property’s roof, there is still a solution. And this solution comes with many benefits as well. We’re referring to in-roof solar panels, otherwise known as integrated solar panels, and they have proven to be a...
Moving house is really stressful. Whilst there aren’t many things to get rid of that stress altogether, there are some things you can do to actively manage that stress, like breathing.
Here are some amazing breathing tips to help you with the stress of your house move:
Pursing Your Lips
Pursing your lips is a great way to slow your breathing down because you have to put more...
More Brits than ever played video games last year to beat the boredom of staying home, and our third lockdown in 2021 has seen the trend gain even more traction. With games being released on more platforms, and more genres than ever now is an excellent time to be a gamer! Fresh Student Living took a deep dive into the gaming industry in the UK to see just what an impact Covid has had on...
There’s nothing wrong in trying to get inspired by home designs online. If they look good, you can replicate the designs. Other people felt comfortable with those designs, and you might feel the same way. However, you should be cautious not to copy everything. You don't want your house to be a copycat of someone else's place. You have to try your best to be original. It's your place, and you...
For a lot of people, productivity hasn’t gone hand in hand with lockdown. But with New Year’s resolutions in full swing, searches for ‘productivity’ have gone up 150% in the last three weeks.
In light of this, Reboot Digital PR Company have conducted a survey of 2,456 Brits to find out which lockdown activities have cost them the most ‘wasted’ time. They asked people what they’d been...
A lot of things end up in conversations when it comes to renovating your home. And talks can start from costs and expenses to elements that affect a house like rust and weathering. Asbestos is one of those things. Read on to learn more about this intriguing material, why you must be wary of it, and why you should test your house for its presence first if you have renovation plans.
Keeping your home tidy can be a full-time job. The problem is, we all already have a job, making tidiness something of an afterthought. As a result, our possessions can slowly turn into our enemies, turning our homes into unliveable jungles. This is especially worth considering as an untidy home can make an impact on your mental health. There's no need to worry, however, as we have compiled...
So, you’re thinking about going to university? Great – but have you thought about where you’ll stay? And, more importantly, how much student accommodation costs?
The truth is, if you don’t live too far from the university, you may wish to live at home – either in your own place or with your parents – and that’s perfectly fine. Beats forking out on student accommodation at the end of...
