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Common roof problems and how to deal with them
Winter’s not the best time to get large-scale roofing work done, but it’s certainly the time to scope out what work needs doing and get those smaller jobs sorted. You won’t want to have your roof...
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5 things to consider before you lay artificial grass
The sweet spot for our lawns in the UK is probably about a week, sitting somewhere between periods of weather that are too cold, too wet, too hot and too dry. Your lush lawn can soon turn into a...
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5 jobs for late summer
It’s easy to put work aside while the sun shines, but what happens when the summer slips by without you doing all those jobs you need to do while it’s fine and dry? There are some jobs that are best to...
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What to check in your home after a storm
No matter what the latest storm is called, one thing is certain – how much destruction it can leave behind, especially to your home. Even worse, you might not be aware of damage until you discover a...
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Jobs to get-ahead in January
Forget resolutions, the best thing you can do in January is tick off some easy tasks that’ll make a noticeable difference to your home and garden. Not only will this pay dividends as the days grow...
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Home improvements that keep your home cool
When cold weather hits, we can crank up the heating or throw on an extra jumper but staying comfortable in the summer, especially when it’s humid, often presents more of a problem. Lacklustre fans and...
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Adding Value to Your Home: Lighting
If you’ve been keeping an eye on my posts, you’ll know that the one thing homeowners prize above everything else is good lighting. Whenever I’ve shown anybody around a home, it’s the first thing they...
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Utilising your space to the max
The nature of your space will push your design in certain directions but irrespective of whether you live in a shoebox or a sprawling farmhouse, the trick is to utilise the space that you have to the...
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The lowdown on following decorating trends
The thing about trends is that they constantly go in and out of fashion, quicker than you can bake a potato! Yet we are all influenced by them as none of us want to be opening up our doors with out of...
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A five-part guide to damp problems
Specialist TradesmanDamp in our homes is something that most of us dread. The discoloured paintwork and the musty smell send us into a spin of worry, often for our bank accounts. Our love of period...
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Plan a basement conversion in four steps
For those of us who don’t want to move but need more space, extending is often the answer. However, if you don’t have room around your house or any potential to convert a loft, going down may be the...
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March updates for your home and garden
Are you ready for Spring? Cleaning might be at the forefront of your mind but this is also the perfect time of year to tackle small projects. Not only will they have a big impact on how your house...
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Easy post-summer fixes for your home
Warm weather, barbecues and alfresco parties are some of the best bits of summer but after a season of outdoor living, your garden and home need a little love. Repairing any damage or routine...
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How the latest home tech can fit in your home
With their promises of making life easier and saving time, automation technology for your home sounds like a no-brainer. But in a crowded marketplace of systems and devices, it can be tricky to know...
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3 Simple DIY Home Decor Projects
DIY home decor sometimes gets a bad rap, but my plan is to demystify it and give you guys some projects that inspire and that will take your pad to the next level. As everyone knows, style has...
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The renovation checklist – guest post by Phil Spencer
Under taking a renovation project can be stressful, often people find it difficult to know where to begin and many don’t know what’s involved until the project is under way. Before you strart a large...
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Autumn Home Décor Inspiration
I love a season change, and as much as I adore summer, autumn is one of my most favourite seasons. Think crunchy leaves, warm cider on the stove, fire flickering in the grate. Excited? I am! Spending...
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The low down on creating a cool kitchen – guest post by Abigail Ahern
I am obsessed with food, I read recipe books at night like novels and I go to farmers’ markets weekly. In fact, most Saturday mornings you’ll find me at Borough Market in Monmouth drinking coffee at...
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Christmas decorating tips – guest post by Abigail Ahern
I love Christmas. Not so much the crowded shops and the pressure of conjuring up the most amazing food, for me it’s more about adding some festive spirit to the house – glamming it up so it looks...
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Should you make a low offer on a house? – guest post by Phil Spencer
In a buyer’s market, potential buyers look for a bargain. Lowball offers that might otherwise seem cheeky and unwelcome become the chosen tactic of many house hunters. This is because agents often...
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