Just like in dating, buying a property is sometimes love at first sight, meaning first impressions are incredibly important. As several surveys have shown, lush green lawns can have a big impact on increasing the “kerb appeal” of a home, and making it more attractive to potential buyers. That’s why most real estate agents will […]

The swimming pool is a perfect place to cool off the summer heat. And having it right there in your house is the best option. So that once the need for it arises, all you have to do is to dive right into it. Your family will have a swell time outdoors during the summer, […]

It’s an age-old question asked by many a homeowner. If you add a conservatory to your home, will it increase the market value of the house? The answer isn’t quite as straightforward as you might hope. “Conservatories will add value to a home,” says Mark Hayward from the National Association of Estate Agents, “but they […]

One of the main factors to consider when looking to purchase a new stove is cleaning and maintenance. Gas stoves require little or no maintenance besides a yearly service carried out by a registered Gas Safe engineer (this is required for the manufacturer warranty). Although most solid-fuel type stoves do not require a yearly service […]

Students have to work hard to succeed. Educational standards have improved and a much higher percentage of people in the world are taking degree courses. So, you have to work smart as well as hard to get a mark that ensures you will stand out from the crowd. There are many things you can do […]

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 […]