Money is getting harder and harder to come by these days and banks aren’t as willing to lend as they used to be. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider owning a home if you don’t already. The market may be a little down, but the inventory is great; there are thousands of homes up for sale at competitive prices. Understand what you’re getting into. Before you take the leap...

What to Avoid When Re-furbishing Your HomeRefurbishing your home can be a fun and rewarding DIY project for you and your whole family to undertake. You can decide to renovate a room to make it more spacious, or refurbish an old house before moving in. Either way, you are sure to give your home a new lease of life with a few additions and tweaks here and there, be it space-saving showers or well-placed...

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...

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....

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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...

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...

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...

  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...

I don’t know about you, but I am always trying to find ways to help the environment.  I try to make sure that everything that I do has as little negative impact on the environment as possible.  Part of this is looking for new ways to get rid of my rubbish.  It can be difficult to find cost effective and Eco friendly ways to clear the rubbish out so I have come up with a list of 5...