Homes & Gardens

How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Making the home more energy efficient is a major concern of for people. If you fail to do this, you can end up losing money unnecessarily due to higher bills. There are plenty of different techniques that you can use in order to make your home more energy efficient, and the following blog post presents you with a few ways in which to do this.

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The importance of having a clean pond

When you have gone through the effort of building a pond in your garden, the last thing you want is for it to appear murky and unclean. Not only does your pond act as a focal point for the overall design of your garden, but the installation of your pond was likely a bit of an investment for you too.

That being said, keeping a pond clean is generally easier said than done in many...

Top tips for cleaning this Christmas

Could Hand Sanitiser be the Secret to Clean Floors this Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, Flooring Superstore investigated the recommended cleaning methods for different flooring types, based on eight potential scenarios of Christmas Day spills.

To gather expert insight, Flooring Superstore collaborated with Lisa Evans, spokesperson from MyJobQuote , and Henry Paterson, Senior Operations Executive at Housekeep – here’s the advice:...

6 Old-school furniture pieces with a modern twist

What do you do when you love vintage furniture but you need it to have a little modernity too? You look for clever reproductions that nod to the original ideas, but incorporate contemporary design features and clever touches. It’s the proverbial best of both worlds! Here are some key pieces to look out for:

Statement armchairs

Armchairs and recliners aren’t old fashioned - nowadays,...

mattress

How to buy a high-quality mattress

1. Get an Opinion From Your Doctor

People suffering from a neck or back condition should seek out a recommendation from the health care provider that treats them. Ideally, both your lower back and neck should be in a neutral position when you're on your mattress . Sleeping this way is best for your spinal alignment. Even though health care providers may not be experts on mattresses,...

5 Easy ways to clean up after a home renovation project

Home renovations make for exciting opportunities to give rooms or the entire house a new look and feel. But before you get too eager to claim your happy place, there’s a ton of rubbish, dust and dirt that you need to get rid of. While cleaning may be a daunting task, there’s one or two hacks (okay, maybe more) you can use to keep your renovated space spotless and ready for moving in....

Look out for bed bugs this Christmas

Dormant bed bugs lie in wait for Christmas “bubble” travellers

A grim warning is being given to those travelling to relatives homes this Christmas to look out for dormant infestations of bed bugs in spare beds, which can be woken by their body heat.

“Infestations of bed bugs have been lying dormant in cold beds all year, and the fear is that Christmas will lead to an explosion in bed bug cases, as previously undiscovered dormant infestations...

House warming ideas through lockdown

Tips for Hosting Your Own MTV Cribs Style Virtual House-Warming

Iconic TV show, MTV Cribs, gave the nation a chance to see what life is like for the rich and famous, as we got to explore some of their luxurious homes.

Similarly, when it comes to buying a new home the first thing you want to do is show it off.

However, for those buying homes during lockdown, hosting a traditional face-to-face house-warming isn’t possible.

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bedroom

5 steps for turning your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary

Our bedrooms are perhaps the most important rooms in our home. They are our private space, and one of the few areas that we don’t share with visitors or friends. We don’t entertain in our bedrooms. They aren’t designed with other people in mind; they are just for us. While you may want to add trendy décor and accessories, it’s important to remember your bedroom’s key purpose - to be a safe...

Cats are for life not just for Christmas

12 tips to avoid sending your cat crackers at Christmas

Curiosity can have a notorious effect on cats, so the advent of tinsel, baubles and seasonal plants can turn a cosy Christmas home into a tempting playground of hazards for our furry friends.

To help keep kitty safe this Christmas and New Year, Cats Protection has shared 12 top tips for feline-friendly festivities to ensure the season can be enjoyed by all.

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