March 2014

Reading the best place to live in the UK?

In the list of outstanding UK cities to visit, Reading isn't necessarily a name that immediately springs to mind. However, the relatively understated city on the outskirts of London has been slowly making its way into the limelight. Indeed, in a recent survey by PwC, it was deemed the best place in the UK to live according to major factors such as work-life balance, income quality and a better class of...

Washing machine repairs: Be prepared for the worst

There’s nothing worse than an unexpected bill that you can’t afford. The struggle of trying to continue with your everyday life with ease can be stressful enough without the worry of trying to gather the money for the repair bill. Your day is ruined, and your clothes may be too. But don’t let an unexpected bill alter your life. Be prepared! The average washer repair is £245....

Decorating Dos and Donts

When it comes to decorating your home, are you the ‘slap on a coat of magnolia paint’ type or do you like to plan out in precise style the location of the very last drop of gloss? No matter which type of interior decorating style you favour, there is a list of recognised dos and don'ts to adhere to. Before you even think about decorating however you need to figure out what to do with the...

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How to Create an Energy-saving Home

With energy prices on the rise, making your home more eco-friendly will help you save money and reduce your carbon footprint. It’s simpler than you might think, too. Start with small, everyday changes to the way you use energy and water and by the end of the year you could have saved a significant amount on your utility bills. You could also consider installing a wood-burning stove as wood is a...

Top Tips to Create a Custom Designed Bedroom

Bedrooms should be a place of comfort, privacy and serenity; a place where you can fully unwind, relax and enjoy a well earned rest. If you're lucky enough to be planning a bedroom from scratch, you are about to embark on an exciting project. Designing a bedroom allows you to be creative and put your own personal stamp on the space. There are so many things to think about when creating a custom designed...

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Easy Money Saving Tips

  A good part of the year 2013 has been a testing time for the world economy. However the later part of it and the beginning of 2014 seems to have brought some relief. The world economy has started to breathe a little more freely. This global economic turmoil has definitely left some adverse effect on our individual finance. And if we were to take some lessons from the recent past we should try to be...

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