We all expect certain parts of our lives to be fully regulated, monitored and constantly checked to keep us and our families safe from harm. But, sometimes things fall through the cracks and when it’s something like the food we’ve eaten or the food in our cupboards that’s the issue, it can be incredibly worrying. […]

Winter is upon us, with temperatures already having fallen to below freezing for much of the UK and Ireland. And when we start to feel the chill the inevitable consequence is the need to use the heating more frequently in order to keep nice and cosy on those cold winter nights. Of course with greater […]

If you own a good gas range, you will want to look after it. When you do, you can get a lifetime of service out of just one range. This will save you money and help you to cook better. It is far easier to turn out delicious meals when you cook using a range […]

Everyone wants to live somewhere cosy, comfortable and nicely decorated. But sometimes we spend so much energy making our house look nice that we forget about it being safe. Is it easy to evacuate in an emergency? Are the doors secure? Is everything working correctly? It’s important to feel safe in our own homes, so […]

It’s true to say that our ancestors lived well enough without the luxury of fridges and washing machines, but today many would argue we just couldn’t survive without them. So, unless you want to learn and adopt the old ways of living again, it is worth knowing the basics of how to protect your household […]

Marketing is one of the most effective ways to showcase your property so long as you’re aiming your message at the right audience. In fact marketing can be used to sell pretty much any service or product. Perhaps you’re a first-time investor and are feeling unsure about how to attract new tenants? Alternatively, you may […]

One of the most practical ways to add more space to your home is to add a loft conversion. Not only will the extension create more room, but it can also increase the value of your home by between 10 and 20 percent. The cost of installing a loft conversion can range from £2,000 to […]

It’s really important to stay fit and active as you get older, not least because it can stop you becoming overweight as well as reducing the risk of getting a number of different health conditions and chronic diseases. However, keeping fit when you are entering your later years is not always easy as your body […]

Getting back into work is something some seniors find difficult to achieve. Employers often have some outdated ideas about what older applicants may be capable of. They may worry that older workers will be overqualified, stuck in their ways or that their skills may be outdated. Unfortunately, ageism definitely exists in the world of work […]

If you are getting older and find coping with the bills a struggle, the government may step into give you a helping hand with a range of benefits. A lot of older people don’t claim money they are entitled to because they are too proud to ask or do not know the money is there for […]