We said we’d never write another Mother’s Day Gift Guide. And we didn’t.
I wrote the below back in 2020 – and I meant it. We have never again featured a buying guide for Mother’s Day (or Father’s Day for that matter). It’s still as true today as it was five years ago (though I only own one teen now, No.1 son has lived in America for a few years, and the middle two won’t be here on Mother’s Day as one works weekends and one has a girlfriend elsewhere). So I thought...
5 Must-Try Products for Acne Prone Skin
There are few things more irritating than an acne breakout. A major confidence killer, acne is one of the most common skin conditions around, with clogged follicles leading to unsightly oily skin and spots. While adolescents are particularly prone to acne, this common skin complaint can continue to cause problems well into adulthood. According to some research, as many as 25% of women continue to suffer from acne in their 40s, while...
A guide to introducing a new pet to your family
Welcoming a pet into your home is exciting but needs good planning to guarantee a smooth transition for everyone involved. The PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report states that 51 per cent of UK adults own a pet of any type, which highlights how important animal companions are in British family life. 1. Preparing your home for a new pet Before your new pet arrives, you need to prepare a welcoming environment with dedicated...
Preparing to Sell Your Family Home
Any property sale can be considerably taxing, but when it’s your family home things can feel a lot bigger. It can be more emotionally charged and feel like a bigger move, whether that’s downsizing, upsizing or moving further afield for work. That’s why we’re here to make the selling process that bit clearer so you can have as smooth a journey as possible. Understanding the Current Market Conditions The property market in the UK has...
What No One Tells You About Renovating Around Your Stuff
It always sounds simple at first. It’s usually a DIY project, and all you need is just a little fresh paint in the lounge. Maybe new tiles in the kitchen. Could even go wild and knock down a wall for that “open-plan feel.” And then suddenly, it’s week three, there’s a fine layer of dust on your pillow, the dining table’s become a storage shelf for power tools, and someone’s balancing a ladder against the sideboard like it’s part of...
How to Organise a Small Kitchen to Maximise Space and Efficiency
Many houses in the UK have small, cramped kitchens. This is especially true for old houses, as people didn’t have kitchen appliances to account for back then. If you’re stuck with a small kitchen and are frustrated by it, you’re in the right place. We’ll go through the many ways you can maximise that itty-bitty space into a functional, efficient kitchen. Photo by Jean van der Meulen; Pexels Declutter and Minimise First,...