Gift Ideas for the One who has Everything
Christmas is coming and it’s time to start thinking of what to buy for everyone. The chances are, you know exactly what you’re getting most of the people in your life, from the shaving kit for your dad to the new sleepwear for your little sister. Presents and Gifts under Christmas Tree By Prostock-studio – Shutterstock However, don’t you find that there’s always that one person who has you stumped? There’s the best friend who...
Gold mini envelope advent calendar – Paperchase
This is a bit of a DIY Advent Calendar, which is great because you really get to put your own stamp on it and make it totally individual to you and your family. Make advent even more fun with your own attempt at a calendar. Fill each envelope with a cute note and cover for your loved one to reveal a sweet, festive surprise. Measures approx. 430 x 320 mm Pack contains 1x stand with feet, 1x sticker sheet, 24x envelopes and 24x note...
How to clean a bathroom (yeah, you THINK you know…)
Come on – no matter how old or scruffy your bathroom is, we all LOVE it when it’s sparkly shiny clean and smelling good. But how to clean a bathroom so that your bath, loo, shower and sink are squeakingly clean? Well – sadly there’s no magic wand, but there are definitely easier ways to do it (and no, it’s not all about spraying awful chemicals that make it impossible to breathe, either). It never ceases...
DIY Craft Ideas for the Entire Family
Spending time with the kids and doing something together is great for relationship building. Sharing a DIY project is known to be one of the most effective ways to get children more engaged and open minded while training their motor skills. There is no shortage of things to try and DIY projects to do either. To help you pick a project to share with the entire family, here are some DIY craft ideas you can look into, particularly ideas...
I’m a bit too much in love with these smart radiators.
We were really lucky when we bought our house 25 years ago – the previous owner had been a gas engineer, and naturally he’d installed a seriously good heating system. When we were visited by an energy saving expert, she actually praised us for the fact that we have thermostat controls for both upstairs and downstairs, allowing us to just heat the parts of the house we’re using. We’re very big on zonal heating –...
Pest Deterrents for Your Home
Throughout the year, our homes and gardens may have involuntarily invited a few unwanted visitors. This could be anything from rodents eating your homegrown vegetables, to insects scurrying across the kitchen floor. The resulting question remains the same: how do I get rid of them? When it comes to pest control, prevention is key. The worst issues tend to occur in the warmer months, so to get ahead of the game here are some effective...