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Creating A Productive Home Office As A Freelancer

When beginning freelancing, there are a lot of things to take into account. However, the one thing that you might not have thought of as of yet is where you are going to be working. Maybe you are eyeing up the spare bedroom to convert into an office, maybe you are happier with the kitchen table. Either way, you need to make sure that your home office is productive, especially if you want to make…

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Enhancing Your Living Room with Fireplace Accessories

There are plenty of reasons why you may want to build a fireplace in your home, not least the fact that this could add an estimated £10,000 in value to the property. While this is based on spending £3,000 on a wood burner or similar fireplace, it highlights the growing demand for a stylish fireplace amongst buyers and suggests that even rustic fireplaces could be enhanced to achieve a similar…

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The 10 Most Important Things to do After a Burglary

Home Invasion is one of the most intrusive of all crimes. The fact that someone has been in your home and through your possessions can be difficult to cope with. Discovering you have been the victim of a burglary is not only upsetting but can leave you confused. With so much going on it is important that you try to retain a clear mind and ensure you do everything to help minimise the effects of…

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Are Garden Buildings Covered by Home Insurance?

A garden building can be a tempting prospect for just about any garden, but you might be a bit hesitant to jump in and have one built if you’re at all confused about how an outdoor building works insurance wise. If you’re investing in a garden office, log cabin or summerhouse, you’ll definitely want to know where you stand in case of damage from storms, falling debris, fire or theft before you…

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Creating Unique Furniture For Your Home

It’s easy right? Actually creating a brilliantly unique piece of furniture probably isn’t as difficult as you think. We could say ‘all you need is a little imagination’… Well, maybe. But really all you need is an internet connection. Google something like ‘creating unique furniture for your home’ and let the others do the thinking. Grab your paint brushes (and your mobile phone) and discover…

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What to Do If You Have A Water Leak at Home

A water leak in your home can be an absolute nightmare. From disrupting your day to day life to making your own home unbearable to live in. Such an occurrence will demand your immediate attention and most likely the intervention by a professional to repair the damage. You may end up spending more money than you previously expected when it comes to water leaks, especially if you don’t have home…

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How To Ensure Your Home Improvement Project Runs Smoothly

If you are planning on renovating your home, there are a few things you need to prepare for. When it comes to DIY, it is easy to rush ahead with a can-do attitude, and forget to plan, budget and prepare. We’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you get ready for any home renovation project so that you don’t ruin your house or its value. Create a Realistic Budget Before you even think…

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The Best Types of Gutters for Your Home

For many homeowners, the gutters are simply an essential part of their property that they easily forget about. However, when you have to replace your guttering, you need to find the right solution. There are many different types of guttering that can be used on any given property, and each have many benefits. From cast iron guttering to steel guttering, it can be difficult to know which one is…

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A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Antique Fireplace for Your Home

As the world embraces sustainability, recyclability and timeless style, there’s a renewed focus on antique fireplaces as the centrepiece of the living room, the talking point, the comforter and warmth provider. The twenty-first-century homemaker, vintage lover and interior designer has salvage emporiums, careful homeowners of past generations and specialist curators to thank for preserving and…

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How To Make A Rented House A Home

Turning a rented house into a cosy home may seem like a real challenge. But with the right interior décor tips, you can transform your bland shell of a rented house into a home that you truly love. And it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg either! Here are our top tips for making a rented house a home: Check With The Landlord Whether you are renting for a private landlord or a housing…

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Outside the Box Home Improvement Inspiration

Want to change up your home with something completely different, then these outside the box home improvement inspiration ideas are just for you

If you’ve found yourself arriving at this article, then chances are you want to change up your home in some small way, but don’t know where to start. It’s easy to get carried away and want to knock down your walls and renovate from scratch, but there are some smaller fun things you can do for a nice change of pace. Vintage Lights A fun idea for when it comes to improving your home, is to look…

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Five Home Improvements Trends to Increase the Value of your House

If you’re looking to sell your home or are in the business of flipping tired, old homes for profit, then you need to know what you can do to up the value. To help, we’ve brought together what we think are five of the best possible home improvements that will pay for themselves once you put the property on the market. Fix the Big Issues Before adding interesting extras to your home, focus on…

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Top Tips for Creating a Stylish and Sustainable Outdoor Space

With more time spent at home due to the pandemic, more Brits have turned towards gardening as a hobby and way of creating an outdoor sanctuary to soak up the sun, host friends and get some much-needed fresh air in the spring and summer months. A 2020 survey by Trex® Company, the #1 name and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, found that 97% of people thought it…

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The Art of Colour Matching while Building an Extension

Older buildings are full of character and history. However, building an extension on a period property can be difficult, especially when it comes to matching bricks and mortar. The older your property, the less likely you are to find the original materials. Modern building equipment has come a long way in the last fifty years, and the options are simply staggering for those looking to build upon…

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How To Identify Bed Bug Infestations In Your House: Signs, Treatments, And Solutions

There is no doubt that bed bug infestations are one of the most annoying pest problems one can face. Many people mistake bed bug bites for mosquitoes, fleas, or even spiders. The problem becomes much more acute as bed bugs are not as visible as some other pests are. While doctors have stated that bed bug bites are not very serious medical conditions, nonetheless they can lead to issues…

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The Benefits Of Home Pest Control

As homeowners become aware of the dangers posed by viruses and infections in light of Coronavirus, the need and usage of Pest Control has dramatically risen. Pests can be anything from flies to rodents all of which can cause illnesses, diseases, and property damage. Whether it’s to homes, offices, warehouses, or factories, pests are both an irritating and annoying entity that can wreak havoc…

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The Environmental Benefits Of Blackout Blinds and Curtains

A goods night sleep isnt the only benefit from blackout blinds. Theres also environmental benefits of blackout blinds and curtains, read on to find out more

We now live in a world where everyone is looking at their daily choices and what they can do to help reduce their own impact on the environment around us, and rightly so. But would you be surprised to learn blackout blinds and curtains can actually help you reduce your impact on the environment? How? It all begins with energy consumption. By taking steps to ensure our homes are more energy…

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