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Why the House Never Feels Finished (And That’s OK)

20/05/2025

Pixabay - CC0 Licence You know that moment when you finally sort one thing out in the home - a wonky shelf, missing lightbulb, or a corner you’ve been meaning to clean - and it feels great for about five minutes? Then, out of nowhere, something else crops up. A leak. A drawer that won’t open (and you don’t want to force it for fear of it getting worse). Mysterious smears that you’re almost certain appeared on the wall the moment you turned your back? It’s as though the house heard you put the kettle on and took it as an invitation to annoy you. If this sounds familiar, you’re not ... read more

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3 Tips To Make A Modest Startup Office More Comfortable For New Staff

22/04/2025

Pexels - CC0 License Any office should be well balanced between functionality and comfort. But thanks to the modesty of a startup office, it can rarely come with the luxury fixtures of an established corporate space. The budget constraints mean you have to be creative with what you have, as with everything else. But that doesn't mean your team needs to feel like they're working in a Spartan environment with zero personality either. We could give you a large preamble as to why a nice office space works well for hires, especially those trying to make good on your startup idea. We know that ... read more

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What Makes The Perfect Focal Point for Your Living Room?

26/03/2025

If your living room seems directionless, lacking in a particular strength, or like it’s just not welcoming enough, then it could well be that it’s missing a focal point. This visual anchor sets the tone for the entire space and creates a visual throughline that helps the rest of your decor fall into place. However, what should your focal point be, and how should you use it? Let’s take a closer look at some of the answers. Picture - CC0 License A Gallery Wall There are few focal points that allow you to showcase your own taste and personality, as well as a gallery wall. Whether you ... read more

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How to Soundproof Your Home Without Major Renovations

21/03/2025

Image: https://www.pexels.com/photo/round-brown-wooden-end-table-1444424/ Home should be the most relaxing place in the world, so it’s really frustrating when you finally get chance to chill and it sounds like your neighbours are apparently rehearsing for Glastonbury. Maybe you live close to a noisy road, or by a shop, school or train track where you’re often having to deal with more noise than you’d like. Chances are that you knew the situation and loved your home enough to still want to move in, but it doesnt mean that you’re not allowed to be frustrated about it sometimes. Thankfully ... read more

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How To Avoid Spending A Fortune On A Kitchen Renovation

17/03/2025

Pexels - CC0 License Spending a lot of money on a kitchen renovation is something that many people consider inevitable. After all, most people spend thousands on them.  But it turns out that you might not have to. While you still need to pay for quality, there are numerous ways to reduce your costs and get the kitchen you want without emptying your bank account.  Here’s what to do:  Opt For An Affordable Countertop Material First, you’ll want to start by opting for affordable countertop materials. Reducing the cost of these as much as you can is often an excellent ... read more

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Have You Been Getting Feature Walls All Wrong?

26/02/2025

Feature walls have been a go-to design choice since floral wallpaper became popular again in the early 2000s. Even today, they remain one of the best ways to transform your living space without necessarily needing to put in weeks of work. After all, a feature wall is its own focal point, and it can entirely change the vibe of the room.  However, design experts report that many homeowners make key mistakes when it comes to perfecting their feature wall focus. Far from improving their rooms, these errors in judgment can entirely unravel your room’s decor and general equilibrium.  In ... read more

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Easy DIY Projects To Upgrade Your Home

26/02/2025

https://unsplash.com/photos/a-wooden-table-topped-with-a-laptop-computer-TKrSKi7B5zA Every single homeowner on this planet wants to upgrade their abode. Whether you’ve just moved in or you have inhabited your place for a decade, you will feel as though there is always something that can be done. As time moves on, parts of the house break down and need to be worked on. From the foundation to the loft area, nothing is untouchable or invincible. It’s also common for people to simply want a change after so long. Your taste will change as the years go by and you will want to see something ... read more

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Making More Garage Space to Create a Hobby Area

11/02/2025

CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels Most people have a hobby they love, and it can be the source of great joy in your life. But some take up a lot of space or require somewhere safe to work. The garage is often just sitting there as a storage room. So, here are some easy ways to make more garage space for your hobby. Have a Good Old Clear Out It's all too easy to let things just pile up in the garage, and many people do this while the car sits out in the rain! However, the car can look after itself for the most part. If you need extra space, the garage provides an excellent spare ... read more

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Signs That Something Isn’t Quite Right With Your Home

05/02/2025

Image Credit - CC0 License Do you feel like there might be something wrong with your home, but you’re not entirely sure? It might be the case that something feels a bit off but you’ve got no proof that there is an issue. Or, maybe you’ve seen certain things that have made you think that there is an issue, but you’ve ignored them up to now thinking that everything would just be fine.  You should never ignore a feeling like this, and you should never ignore physical signs that something isn’t quite right. Even if it turns out to be nothing, you at least need to have the space checked ... read more

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Renovating a Room on the Cheap: Three Tips for Success

16/12/2024

If you’ve decided to renovate a room and have been working out the logistics, you’ll know that it can be a complicated, very involved task indeed. One of the crucial aspects is budget: having added up all the different elements, decorating and adding new furniture can end up costing a small fortune.  It doesn’t have to be that way, though – there are plenty of ways to redo a room on the cheap, and the beauty is, no one will ever know that it barely cost you anything. In this article, you’ll learn about three important aspects that go into renovating a room when cash is ... read more

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