Cleaning your home, both inside and out, is easy if you invest in the right appliances and tools. Homes should be kept clean to eliminate bugs, and therefore disease and also to promote your own sense of pride. If your home is clean you’ll find it easier to relax and enjoy your free time. Here are some top tips for getting this right… Getting steamy Water is an essential component of the...
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It is always great to have a revamp and redesign of your home, but not every living space is appropriate for a complete overhaul. Sometimes there are little touches that you can do in order to make things flow will better, add some life, and reinvigorate the space. In this article will take a look for ideas that work; ideas that are tried and tested, and can work for you too. Use a focal point Any...
Most ambitious individuals get their home in shape during the traditional time known as spring-cleaning. But during the lazy days of summer, it's still important to keep your flat looking clean and organised. There are some simple steps you can take on a daily basis to make this happen without sacrificing too much of your holiday time. Where to Start Photo: Matthew Blank Start in the bathroom by...
The summer is here again and everyone is looking forward to loads of sunshine, warmth and beautiful London scenery. However, there are certain things that must be done before you can deem yourself fully prepared for this amazing period. One of these is cleaning your house for the summer. Here is a look at what you need to do. Clean the Windows One of the highlights of the summer months in London is...
Your holiday home can be an indispensable source of relaxation during the year. When it comes to selling the property, though, its value is determined by more objective criteria. As well as its location and size, the condition of a home is a key factor in its worth. Nonetheless, research last year from The iProperty Company found that over half of British holiday...
Is pimping up your humble abode on your to-do list for the year ahead? Have you been convinced/nagged/harassed into doing some DIY? Well, never fear, pimping up your home is a relatively easy thing to do and we have some simple techniques for jazzing up your indoor space over the year ahead. Okay, they might not be easy to install – or find sometimes - but your home will be instantly freshened up...
As January nears its end, homeowners around the country who made cleaning the house their New Year's resolution may be considering handing in the towel. For those trying to sell a property, though, cleanliness is not an option: a tidy home is more likely to sell. Consider it from a buyer's perspective: viewing a property that has mess everywhere is not only less impressive, but also harder to picture...
An eco-friendly lifestyle is not only good for the environment but it also lessens the burden on your wallet when the bills come through. Since 2010, when the British government published ‘Zero Carbon Britain’ reporting how we could reach zero carbon emissions by 2030, we have seen a huge rise in the number of domestic and commercial environmentally friendly buildings. Image from:...
We all know that a clean house is a happy house but as we move into smaller homes, with more and more possessions to fill them, and the amount of people with allergies rises, you need to know what to keep on top of to ensure your home is a healthy and germ free one. Your hands are the main carriers of germs; every day we come into contact with hundreds of thousands of types of bacteria, which cling to...
Advertising a property online is a lot simpler in the online age, but there are still some stages in the selling process that are associated with estate agents rather than private homeowners. One of the most intimidating stages is showing a potential buyer around your home. How do you conduct a property viewing? Here are five easy steps: 1. Clean outside When listing your property, a nice photo of the...