Crunchy leaves, warm colours and cosy jumpers – autumn is the perfect season to dream and relax with a hot cuppa. But while the temperatures are still nice, there is something else you can also do – take some time to prepare your home for the colder weather. Preparing your home for the autumn will…
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5 ways to keep busy at home during the Coronavirus lockdown
The Coronavirus pandemic and the following lockdown have meant many of the plans for Spring break, Easter and the upcoming Bank Holidays have been disrupted for the foreseeable future. But doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and keep busy at home during the Coronavirus lockdown. From spring cleaning, to garden improvements, there are home improvement…
Five practical Christmas gifts for the most special people in your life.
There’s nothing like receiving personal, thoughtful Christmas gifts from your favourite people – it really makes your bells jingle. And while practical Christmas gifts might not be welcomed in our early years, the more we grow up, the more we appreciate presents, which can be used longer than the two weeks following Christmas. Of course,…
Central heating not working and other common heating problems to look out for
When you find the central heating not working on a cold winter morning, it is surely a cause of despair. But it doesn’t always have to be. While certain central heating problems can indeed come at a price, in a lot of cases you’ll be able to roll your sleeves (if it’s not too cold)…
How to clean your oven with minimal effort?
With temperatures set to drop as the colder part of the year slowly sneaks around the corner, your oven is about to get some action again. While summer calls for lighter dishes and al-fresco dining, autumn and winter are truly the seasons for mouth-watering roasts, indulging pies and crumbly quiches. And let’s not forget about…
Get your house ready for the summer in 10 easy steps.
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and unexplainable joy has spread across the country. It is finally summer. We never know how long it will last but even a week-long heatwave can be exhausting, if we’re not properly prepared. This summer we wanted to make sure your home is ready to face the…
Your household appliances might be harming the environment
As a society we are increasingly becoming aware of the impact our everyday decisions and consumer habits have on the environment. While 20 or 30 years ago we might have not considered the long term environmental impact of plastic packaging or transporting goods from far away, today the situation has changed. We increasingly evaluate the…
How to tell if your barbecue is plotting to kill you?
The long-waited time for barbecues and outdoor dinners has finally come and we couldn’t be more excited. The freezer is stocked, the bottles are cooling and the friends are invited. Really, nothing could possibly go wrong. Or maybe it can. The barbecue, the star of the show, might have some sinister plans, especially if you…
What happens during your annual boiler service?
Boiler service can often be forgotten of brushed off, as something that is recommended but not important. After all, if there isn’t a visible problem, surely your boiler could go without one, and you could save yourself the money for a service. That’s where you would be wrong. An annual boiler service not only ensures…
How to tackle a blocked sink?
Blocked sink – we’ve all encountered the horrors of it, the unpleasant smell, the monster-sound of the pipes, as the water drains, and the puddle of waste water which takes a century to drain. OK, maybe it’s not a real horror show, but it’s not what you want to find home after a long workday.…