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How to set the perfect festive dining table

It’s the festive period! And as usual, you will likely want to have friends and family over to enjoy a great time with each other. One of the things that makes festive periods even more awesome is the food. But how do you set the perfect festive dining table? Read on to find out in this article.

Decorating your dining table is essential during festive periods, especially if you will...

You could be sitting on a small fortune

The Toys That Could Earn You MILLIONS

Out with the old and in with the new. Decluttering in the new year has become a ritual habit for some families, but as we go through old photo albums, clothes that no longer fit, and childhood toys… we may be sitting on a goldmine and didn’t even know it.

Although toys might not seem likely contenders for items to invest in, if you are able to come across the right ones and keep them...

Housing market has  benefited from strong demand partly driven by the temporary Stamp Duty holiday

Over 65s earn £9,200 in a year from their homes

Over-65s saw their property wealth increase by more than £9,200 each on average in the past year as the housing market benefited from strong demand partly driven by the temporary Stamp Duty holiday, analysis* from UK’s leading independent equity release adviser Key shows.

Total property wealth owned by over-65s who have paid off mortgages is valued at £1.224 trillion and has...

How to make your new house actually feel like home

Worried that you’re never truly going to feel comfortable in the house that you’ve recently moved into? Fear not, as there are a number of things that you can do to overcome these feelings of unrest and uncertainty. From displaying items that remind you of your childhood home to putting your own stamp on the property, the advice laid out below will be sure to speed up your settling in process...

The number of cars parking on residential streets has increased

What Action Can You Take if Someone Parks Outside Your Home?

The number of cars on residential streets has increased, causing a surge in the number of cars blocking driveways and leaving residents with no space to park. This has angered local residents with some going to extreme measures, such as damaging cars, to discourage ‘rude parking’.

Simon Roberts, Senior Associate Solicitor at DAS Law, looks at some key legal facts you need to know if...

How to choose an air conditioner

There are several factors that you should consider to choose the best air conditioning equipment for your space, be it your home, office or business. The most important are the following.

Know the types of air conditioning

What is the main need you have, to fight the heat or also to obtain the ideal climate in cold seasons? If you are only looking to refresh the environment...

Get your home ready for summer 2021 now

Are you always excited about the summer as we are? If yes, then it's time to get organized and ready your home for summer 2021. Cold weather can take a toll on any home, so we have decided to provide you with some killer tips on how to get your home ready for the coming summer. Read further to get the gist!

Clean the Walkway and Prep the Windows

Cleaning the walkway is one of the...

Have a happy home in the new year

Happy proof your home ready for the New Year

New year is a great time to focus on ourselves and our wellbeing. This past year we have spent more time at home than ever before; therefore, it’s never been more important to ensure our homes are making us happy.

Our home’s interior can significantly affect our mood, with a whole host of things including colour, lighting and furnishings impacting how we feel every day.

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Articles on craft were widely read in 2020

2020 online magazine reading habits revealed

During 2020 over 140,000 issues of magazines were distributed and read 99 million times on Readly digital magazine app. The subjects and articles that captured the attention of UK readers this year were home-related activities such as DIY, craft and cooking but travel and motoring also made the top five. European category leader in digital magazines, Readly sums up the British reading habits...

Top tips from Tik Tok to a clean bathroom

TikTok reveals bathroom cleaning habits we’ve been doing wrong

The rise of TikTok cleaning hacks has opened our eyes to household items we’ve been cleaning wrong this whole time.

With many of us in tiers 1 to 3 intending to host on Christmas day, experts at MyJobQuote.co.uk have provided tips on the best ways to clean our bathroom items and please our guests on the big day.

1. Bathroom towels

A viral video from TikTok user @...

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