Whether you're moving into your new home, up-sizing or down-sizing, or just giving your home a make-over, we have plenty of helpful advice to set you on the right path to domestic bliss.
Your home reflects both your personality and your life style. Soft furnishings add a personal touch to any room. Soft furnishings for curtains, draperies, cushions and bed linen are available these days in a variety of fabrics ranging from crochets to plaids to cotton voiles and rich tapestry. Read more
Keeping clutter under control in the kitchen is important. Knowing how to store things adequately will help. Read more
When you are setting up a home office don’t fall into the trap of thinking that a small corner of a room is all you need. Take time to create a working space that will work for you. Read more
Herbs do best in a hot, sunny spot. In these conditions they’ll make the highest level of the aromatic oils that give them their smell and taste. They also prefer well-drained soil, and are perfect for growing in pots near the kitchen door. Read more
Using mirrors is a great way to decorate your home, they not only add colour and light to your rooms, mirrors also make great focal points and can help make small rooms look larger. Read more
Are you are a victim of closet clutter. Here are some self help hints for beating the battle against disorder. Read more
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 whole family can chill out? Read more
If you have never bought a greenhouse before, you may find the process of looking for the right one a little bewildering. This is one item that is worth taking the time and spending money on. Read more
Accessorising with flowers is a great idea because greenery and other plants throughout your home add texture and soften the room. Make sure the container suits the room’s style whether formal or informal. Read more
There are approximately 4,000 licensed landfill sites in the UK, each licensed to accept only certain types of waste. Approximately 85% of UK household waste is landfilled. Much of this waste can be recycled and should be disposed of separately to general household waste. Read more
When you’re designing a nursery, plan ahead before you go all out on your baby’s room furnishings. It is important to develop a budget and determine how much you are willing to spend. Read more
Attracting butterflies and birds to your garden can be as easy as planting flowers they love. Then you can sit back and enjoy their beautiful colour and song throughout the summer. Read more
A conservatory is not like every other room in your house. There are some special decorating rules that you should keep in mind so play it safe, and read on. Read more
Accessorising your bathroom can make the difference between a stark, monochrome room and a warm, colourful one. A few simple change can jazz up your bathroom and make it more welcoming. Read more
When it comes to decorating a bedroom for older children and teens there is much to consider. It’s important to remember that teens love privacy, and they will spend large amounts of time alone their room. So, it’s important to make sure that they have a room that will provide comfort. Read more
Thinking about under floor heating but not sure if it is worth it? Read on and find out why you should make the investment and find out how it can help both you and your family. Read more
When you walk into any room you will immediately feel more comfortable if your eyes have a focal point to rest on. It may be a large fire place or a window overlooking a manicured garden, but some rooms don’t have – so how do you create one? Read more
Collecting fine art can be both an exciting and rewarding hobby as well as adding beauty and value to your home. There are some important things you need to know before you begin collecting, that will help you as you go along. Read more
We spend around one-third of our life lying on mattresses, and it is estimated that about half of all British people experience at least occasional sleep difficulties. So it is easy to see why choosing the right mattress is important. Read more
The type of garden known today as a Zen Garden is called in Japanese kare san-sui, or dry landscape. They are found in temple and palace gardens in Japan. These minimalist arrangements of gravel, sand and stones were used as the focus of meditation. Read more
You have a list as long as your arm with all your remodeling plans but a budget of just three figures. Find out how you can avoid home improvement pitfalls and get ideas on how to make major improvements with just a minimal use of cash! Read more
Whether your kitchen is large or small it can be easily enhanced by adding accessories as accents. If you really want to make accessories work for you then you need to be able to judge and use your space and develop a theme. Read more
When it comes to collecting pottery there are many different styles and makes that are highly sought after and also different themes that are designed to suit all individual tastes. If you are just starting out and are not quite sure where to begin, here’s a run down on some of the more popular and most attractive styles of pottery. Read more
