Home Living, Furniture Care, Tips & Advice

Give Yourself Enough Space Many people, who are planning their home office, fall into the trap of thinking that all they need is a small … [Read more...] about Creating a Home Office

Some perennial herbs, such as mint and lemon balm, are a bit too vigorous for their own good. To help keep them under control, plant them in … [Read more...] about Creating a Herb Garden

There is an enormous range of shapes, styles and frame to choose from. When picking out a mirror you need to find one that will enhance the … [Read more...] about Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Does it take you more than ten minutes each morning to rummage through your closet for a particular shirt? If you've going out for the evening … [Read more...] about Organising Your Wardrobe

There are several directions you can take when planning your ideal bedroom. Do you want a room that's your personal getaway or one where the … [Read more...] about Creating a Space to Sleep

Inexpensive is not necessarily a sign of a good deal. The reason why some greenhouses are so cheap is because they have a low content of … [Read more...] about Choosing a Greenhouse

Five Basic Flower Arrangements The Horizontal Arrangement For this arrangement, use a shallow container. Anchor foam with a lot of glue or … [Read more...] about Accessorising with Flowers

Glass Glass is separated into 3 colours; green, clear and brown. Glass can be deposited easily at your nearest bottle bank. Many super … [Read more...] about Recycling Made Simple and Tidy

Make a list of the items you would like incorporated into the nursery design and then assess the space and determine the focal point. Many … [Read more...] about How to Design a Nursery

Hedgerows Hedges and hedgerows are home to a huge diversity of animals, birds and insects. If you have to trim hedges then only do so … [Read more...] about Inviting Birds and Butterflies into Your Garden

A conservatory is a fine addition to any home. It’s a great space to enjoy the sunshine and a good venue for entertaining. However before you … [Read more...] about Decorating a Conservatory

Making the Most of Colour If your bathroom is monochrome (mostly white), then you might want to make changes to make it look warmer and less … [Read more...] about Accessorising Your Bathroom

So, it's important to make sure that they have a room that will provide comfort. Secondly they crave independence, so allow them a measure of … [Read more...] about Bedrooms for Older Children and Teens

In early spring gently rake the grass with a lawn rake, taking care not to tear it. This will remove all the winter debris and lift the grass … [Read more...] about Lawn Care

Why? Under floor heating sounds like a luxurious addition to a modern home. You get to walk around barefoot in winter without wincing for … [Read more...] about Freeing up Space With Under Floor Heating

How you choose to create a focal point will depend on the size and shape of the room as well as the room's function. Here are some ideas to … [Read more...] about Ten Ways to Create a Focal Point for Your Room

There are some important things you need to know before you begin collecting, that will help you as you go along. Here are some of … [Read more...] about Collecting Fine Art

There are many types of mattresses available on the market today and it is not easy to know which one to choose. Everyone's personal … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Best Bed

These minimalist arrangements of gravel, sand and stones were used as the focus of meditation. Zen Buddhists regard nature as inspirational, … [Read more...] about Creating a Zen Garden

Plan Carefully Careful planning is the key to successful home improvements. When budgets are an issue it is even more important to think … [Read more...] about Budgeting for Home Improvements

Here Are Some Creative Ideas to Brighten up Your Kitchen A collection of old coffee, and tea tins make an eye catching addition to a … [Read more...] about Accessorising Your Kitchen

Majolica In 1851, a new type of Victorian pottery known as majolica was introduced at London's Crystal Palace Exhibition - an international … [Read more...] about Types of Pottery to Collect

Duvets Tog ratings are based on a duvet's ability to trap warm air. Natural filled duvets have better thermal properties than synthetic, and … [Read more...] about Choosing Your Bedding

A number of ready-made window boxes are available, from simple plastic trays to ornate wood. Choose one that will blend in with your house … [Read more...] about Window Boxes