House & Home

Whilst the UK and Scotland seesaw in and out of lockdown, those looking to move house are getting mixed signals about whether they can do it under the new rules. This is having an effect on mortgages across...

Children grow up quickly, and the time will inevitably come when they outgrow their current bedroom décor. Thinking about redecorating your child’s bedroom can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t...

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us all in more ways than we ever thought. Isolation measures test our mental health as we keep separated on a daily basis and the economic impact from the outbreak to...

Plumbing sounds daunting, but it is something anyone who has managed, owned, or lived in a house has to do at some point. As a homeowner, you can try your hand to resolve a leaky faucet and call a professional...

If you’ve got a baby on the way, that means you’ve also got a baby-proof home on the way. Baby-proofing is no small challenge, as it can be hard to catch every possible danger in your house. When it comes...

I think we should all agree that running a house is not an easy job. Moms and dads are people too, and they need a break sometimes like anybody else. Perhaps, with all the work and other responsibilities,...

A burglary takes place once every 18 seconds or so in the United States. That adds up to around 200 burglaries an hour, 4,800 per day, 33,600 a week and an astonishing 1,747,200 a year. Many of us will...

If you and your partner are on the verge of starting a little family together, you will have 101 things to do in order to ensure that your future together is as fulfilling as possible. One of the biggest tasks...

For children, a home brings about a sense of stability. If you think back to your childhood memories, a lot of them probably took place in your family home or the places you knew as home back then. It is where...

We’re getting alarming close to Christmas. You know what that means: mayhem with the kids, last-minute present wrapping in the secret nighttime, and a whole lot of planning for the perfect day. To give you a...

When you think about it – a lot of people actually spend more time in their office (when awake) than their own home.  As a result of this, it is important that you treat this as such. Some office managers...

If you’ve been living in the same place for quite a while, it’s perfectly natural to feel the need to make some changes every now and then. Perhaps an old sofa is looking a little past its sell-by date, or...

One of the biggest challenges that those who rent their property, or parts of their property, face is attracting and retaining tenants. In many cases this will be unavoidable as people will often have to move...

When you have to foot the bill for the additional costs that come with little ones of all ages, it’s important to make a saving wherever you can. Over the years, there has been a decline in the level of...

If you have the space and the time to do it, creating a playroom for your kids can be a hugely rewarding experience. Not only can you create a space where your children can be safe, but it can also be a place...

You never know when you’re all of a sudden going to have interested guests wanting to spend the night at your house, especially with the holidays soon approaching. While you know it’ll be an enjoyable time...

Being kinder to the environment and more eco-friendly on a daily basis is something we are becoming more and more aware of, which is a good thing. If we want our planet to be healthier (and, in turn, the...

There’s a reason this generation has embraced tiny living that goes beyond saving the environment. An increased cost of living, the tiny life just makes sense. Whether you're living dorm-style with roommates...

There are a huge number of investment strategies out there. From stocks and shares to property to savings accounts – deciding what to do with your money is hugely important. Not only does your investment...

As a tech-loving father of two, I have many subscriptions that include Netflix, Amazon Prime and even Disney Life. Couple that with broadband, phone contracts, Xbox Live and Spotify, I have a constant stream...

One of the most important factors of a family home is its ability to grow alongside you and your loved ones. It should be a space that supports your journey through life, as opposed to holding you back. If you...

When you have kids, often you have to readjust many things in your life, especially when it comes to your home. This is necessary because kids tend to be curious, full of energy and always on the move, so...

As the head of the household, it is important that you are always on the lookout for opportunities to enhance your home. You should make it your mission to create the perfect living space for all of your loved...

If you consider yourself a newbie to DIY, you may be clueless as to what type of tools you should be purchasing to complete odd jobs. There is nothing better than having a good selection of tools that you can...

Taking good care of a lawn is definitely a continuous process. It involves a lot of care and attention. What better way to teach care, attention and responsibility to children than having them deal with some...