Homes & Gardens

Celebrating Spring with Easter decoration ideas

Easter is a time of renewal, and decorating for the holiday is a fun way to embrace the vibrant colors and themes of spring. From pastel hues and floral arrangements to symbolic elements like eggs and bunnies , Easter decorations bring a sense of joy and festivity to the home. Whether you’re preparing for a family gathering, an Easter brunch, or simply enjoying the holiday at home, there are countless ways to transform your space with Easter-themed décor. Here are some fresh ideas to inspire your Easter decorating this year.

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Five festive Christmas decoration ideas to get the imagination going

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 12/21/2021 - 8:26am

After years, maybe decades, of looking at the same Christmas decorations going up and down around your house, you might be thinking it’s time for a revamp, a change of scenery, a fresh start to your festive décor. Tinsel and fairy lights around the house may be the easy option, but if you want to leave an impression on those who visit, or just wish to liven it up for your own sake, then you could try and mix it up a little, get a little creative with it. If this sounds appealing to you then stick around as we go through five festive Christmas decoration ideas to get the imagination going...

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4 ways to add space to your home

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 12/21/2021 - 7:56am
Here are the best ways to build on your living space without breaking the bank

Nobody wants their home to feel cramped. As families and lifestyles grow, it’s important that our homes do too. And you don’t need to stretch your budget to breaking point in order to add more living space to your home. There are plenty of smart changes you can make to ensure that your home feels as large, airy, light and bright as possible.

From investing in bifold doors to rethinking the way you use your rooms, here are our top tips for the best ways to add living space to your home. With these tips...

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Learn all about mortgages

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 12/19/2021 - 6:35am

Most people dream of owning a home. But getting a considerable sum of money to buy or build one is an uphill task for many. Only a few can afford or pay upfront for a new home.

Fortunately, various financial lenders crafted a loan type to help people achieve their dream homes specifically. The loan type is known as a mortgage.

If you want to own a home and wonder where to start, this guide is for you. If you are also asking yourself, can you get a mortgage with bad credit see here . In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about a mortgage.

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Devon home movers benefit from festive demand

Christmas is fast approaching and most of us are busy hunting for gifts and decorations. A savvy few Devon residents, however have learned that demand for property for sale is set to peak and are getting their homes ready to be put on the market.

Rightmove, the UK’s most popular property portal, experiences its busiest time all year between Boxing Day and the New Year, with a massive 51 million visitors to their website during this period last year.

This huge spike in home hunters, beginning immediately after Christmas, is set to continue through to the New Year. With so many...

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The best way to makeover your rental property

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Fri, 12/17/2021 - 9:25am

Do you want to makeover your rental property but don’t know how to do so? You’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions most people have when planning their home improvement projects. The reality is there’s no right or wrong answer to the question of: what should I do to makeover my property? There are obviously a lot of factors that need to be considered before deciding on what will work best for you, including the type of tenant you have, the condition it is in, and other factors. This article will discuss some of the best ways to improve your property.

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Ceramic tile fashion: The new MVP of interior design

The seven key elements of interior design are light, colour, texture, pattern, forms, line, and space. When browsing catalogues of modern ceramic tile sellers like MindTile , it’s therefore no surprise that ceramic tiles are becoming the MVP of interior design.

From bright patterned wall decoration to functional cool flooring, ceramic can do it all. Whilst other flooring is relatively static: laminate flooring and carpet, for example, are fairly narrow in what they do and can offer, ceramic tiles offer a huge variety of styles and designs that can be easily chopped and changed...

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Planning permission: Protecting the environment and building your dream home

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 12/15/2021 - 8:04am

When you're in a position to build your dream home, starting the project can be a daunting prospect. You will need to consider many things, from surveys to getting planning permission and setting your budget to beginning construction. But, how do you get started? In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know in order to build your dream home while protecting the environment.

Finding the Right Plot

There are many types of buildings you might be dreaming of turning into a home for you and your family, but the first step is finding the right plot when it comes to...

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What type of paintings should be in a living room?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 12/15/2021 - 7:43am

The truth is, the only limitation in choosing a painting for a living room is your imagination and budget. Art adds the final touch to the room, shows your personality, and captures the essence of the room design. You’ll make a conversation about it with every single visitor at your house. It's good to choose a painting that’s consistent both with the house design and your personality. Follow this guide to learn how to do it.

Create a Visual Balance

Pay attention to balance. Choose a painting in a similar colour palette, art genre and size, as the rest of the room. If your room...

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Hiring a house extension architect

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 12/14/2021 - 11:18pm

Architects play a massive role from project inception and design to completion. Finding the best architect can be the difference that makes your extension project stand out. Most of the time, people avoid contracting architects in a bid to cut down on costs.

Hiring an architect can be quite expensive. However, this shouldn’t deter you from hiring one to oversee your extension project. A great extension can add value to your house or project. More often than not, the extra fees you pay to hire an architect will be well worth it.

If you're planning to hire an architect for...

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GPS dog fences: A beginner's guide

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 12/12/2021 - 6:56am

Are you an animal lover? Do you own a pet dog that loves to run around? The truth is, most dogs love to spend time outdoors playing a game or two of fetch but in the world we live in, there are so many dangers lurking in the environment; some are hidden while others are quite obvious.

If you are a homeowner, and your entire property is fully fenced in such a way that your dog cannot leave the vicinity, then you can let your dog run around the compound unsupervised. But happens when a guest forgets to lock the backyard door and your dog runs away, or what do you do when you need...

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