It is one of those rites of passage which most people go through at some point: buying a home. Buying a house can be an exciting time in your life – particularly when it is your first home. However, first home or fiftieth, there are some key things that you should always bear in mind. […]
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Easy Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive
Everyone wants their home to look beautiful, and perhaps like it’s worth more than it is. Most of us won’t be able to afford a manor house anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean we can’t care for the property we’ve got. Even if you love your home, and you’re proud that you own it, you […]
How To Plan A Dinner Party To Celebrate Your Engagement
Once you’ve announced your engagement, it’s time to celebrate. And what better way to do that than with a vibrant dinner party for the two families to enjoy together. This may be one of the first times your parents have met your partner’s parents. Perhaps you can invite siblings and their partners over too. A […]
Why You Should Book A Trip To France Right Now
There’s no wonder why us Brits love heading to France. It’s super close – just over the Channel in fact – and is still a relatively cheap place to travel to. Even though it’s so popular, many of us still only travel to the main tourist hotspots, like Paris. However, there is so much more […]
Here’s How You Can Save For A House Deposit
We all want to get our foot firmly on the property ladder. However, these days it isn’t quite so easy and most properties require a hefty deposit. But don’t be disheartened, saving up for one isn’t quite as impossible as you may think. Desperate to buy your first home? Here’s how you can save for […]
Outside Home Improvements Which Add Value!
One of the top things homeowners should consider when they make improvements to their home is how they can add value to the property. Making outside improvements can often add more value than you think. Here are some top things you should do to ensure your property sells for more. Build a garage A lot […]
Buying A House? Don’t Forget The Survey
There is a lot to arrange when you’re trying to buy a property. You will have to view a number of different properties to find the one that could be your dream home, and you will also have to sort out your finances. However, there is one important part of buying a house that quite […]
Renovating Your Home? Here’s How To Plan It
Renovating your home is a big task. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve just moved in or have already been in the house for a few years. The whole renovation can take a lot of time and effort. And, if you’re not too careful, it can easily eat into your bank balance! So it is absolutely […]
How To Plan A Spectacular Wedding On A Shoestring
If you’re planning a wedding, you’re probably aware that it can be an expensive business. When you put the word wedding in front of anything, it pushes costs up significantly. Before you know it, you may have broken the budget without even ticking off your to-do list. If you’re panicking about finances, don’t. Take these […]
Utilising space in your home
We’ve been in our house15months now and still have lots of little bits to sort out. When we moved in I saw potential in 2 little spaces in our kitchen one been the understairs cupboard and the other been like a utility that was called the “coal house”. The previous owners used both as junk […]