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We’re always looking for subtle ways to add value to our homes and installing window shutters is a great way to do exactly this. If you’re currently weighing up the pros and cons of investing in this type of window dressing, below we have listed some of the reasons why shutters can help to bump…

As people start to realise the huge benefits they boast, wooden plantation shutters for windows are more popular than ever. Just a few of their advantages include the fact that they maintain their value better than any other type of window covering, they’re attractive, they can regulate light, insulate a home and help to eliminate outdoor…

Despite the fact that one in 10 of us have had our homes broken into, unbelievably, a third of people admit to leaving their front door unlocked when they leave the house. What’s more, a further six percent say that they hide their spare key by the front door, giving the world easy access to…

Britain used to be described as “a nation of animal lovers” which I like to think we still are. Yet for one night per year, we seem to forget that passion for purrs in favour of saying oohs and arrhs in some cold, drizzly park or field. Actually that is no longer true, rather like…

Many homeowners are adding stunning extensions to the back of their properties, usually to accommodate a kitchen, living, and family space in one. Lantern roofs or skylights are being added to give additional light and to further enhance the new way of family living. In addition, the range of fantastic doors that lead onto gardens…

Once upon a time, not so long ago I had a Kindle. Not an HD, Fire or Paper White, just a Kindle. It was brilliant. I could carry my hundreds of books with me and read them anywhere from the park, to the train, to my sofa. As time moved on, I upgraded my Kindle for…

If you’re somebody who struggles with allergies, you don’t need us to tell you that the summer weather can play haywire with your system. In the UK, approximately one in four people suffer from some form of allergy at some point in their lives. What’s more, there’s no clear reason why some people develop allergies…

For many years the world of “Shabby Chic” has dominated the out of town design world. The simple, clean colours with hints of aged grandeur has captured the hearts and minds of every country living style designer. The advantages of shabby chic are obvious. As homes have become more “vanilla” in terms of decoration, people…

During a cost of living crisis where food prices are increasing due to inflation, it is always good to try and identify new ways we can cut costs. One way this can be done is by creating our own supply of vegetables and herbs. The environment is now a major concern for people and by…

Taxes have been around a long time, and because we’re so used to paying them, most of us don’t really give them much thought. They’re simply a part of life. But like the history of window tax, learning about different taxes around the world is surprisingly interesting. Looking at crazy taxes that were around in…