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How to wash your coloured clothes

Many of us make the mistake of putting all our clothes together in the same wash. We think that advanced technology and improved detergents are now capable of cleaning different colours and fabrics together without causing any damage. But when your new black jeans start to look greyish we realise how wrong we were. Here are some tips and tricks to help you keep your clothes looking as good as new for longer: First, separate your clothes into three piles: Light colours, dark colours, and black colours. Black colours can…

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Freestanding VS built-in kitchen appliances

Kitchen appliances, such as ovens, fridges, freezers, dishwashers and washing machines are not cheap to buy, they are a big investment and essential part in your everyday life. If you are already spending a lot of money on renewing your kitchen, then take your time before spending more on appliances so you don’t regret your purchase straight away. One of the confusing questions that you may face is whether you should get them free-standing or integrated in to your kitchen. Here is everything you need to know: The style and…

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New Year New Home – Interior Design Challenge

The new year is always a great time to start a challenge and something we love as a project is turning one room in our home in to the paradise it deserves to be. In this post we will show you our top tips for how to plan your perfect room redecoration and start this year with a fresh start in mind. Inspiration No design should be  started without collecting the inspiration for your room. You can look through magazines, catalogues, websites and blogs to collect ideas but make sure you…

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Ready for Winter

As the nights draw in and Autumn rapidly turns wintry, it is time to winter proof your home and get ready for the new season ahead. In this article we highlight home checks and repairs that need to be completed in the winter months,  chores to do in preparation and home decor changes to keep your home warm and bright in the darker months. Home Checks and Repairs Check the roof for missing or damaged tiles, get them fixed before lashing rain begins  Inspect your pipes & service the boiler…

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Decluttering Tips

We can all do with a bit of a freshen up of our space and decluttering your home is a great way to get started. We all have lots of things in our lives and sometimes they can overtake our space. Having a frequent purge of our household items can reduce the amount of things we have to clean and look after and give us space to enjoy the items we really love. Here are a few tips for getting started on declutterings and stop the prospect becoming to daunting.…

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How To Choose Supermarket Flowers

There is nothing as wonderful as freshly cut flowers in the house.  They make it feel like a special occasion as we so seldom buy them for ourselves. They give many pure joy, but one of their biggest downsides is that they are often expensive. Treat yourself to some flowers this week by buying from supermarkets instead of the florist where you can save but have just as beautiful displays with these tips. 1. Avoid the pre-mixed  bouquets. You can break up bouquets in to smaller details but many store…

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Improve Your View

Some of us are incredibly lucky to have fantastic views outside our home. Bedrooms that gaze across the hills, kitchens that face a beautiful garden and living rooms that look out on your quaint street. Yet for many of us our views leave much to be desired. Not so pretty streets, alleyways and bins, your neighbours old furniture waiting to be picked up by the council or an unsightly mess of a garden whose weeds are set to take over. Take the time to improve your view and make the…

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