Home and Living
‘The Waitrose Effect’ – Fact or Fiction?
What exactly is the Waitrose effect? The Waitrose effect is simply the added value put on to local property when one of these supermarkets are located in the immediate vicinity. Property prices are said to be generally higher thanks to a Waitrose being nearby, though many will say that the area itself is what adds…
Christopher Walkey
Is a Loft Conversion the Best Choice for Your Family Property?
Are you thinking about converting one or more loft spaces at home but not sure whether or not to go ahead with the project? From more room for living to better resale value down the road, there are many great reasons to consider a loft conversion. Find out if it’s right for your family by…
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WORK FROM HOME!?
The current rapidly evolving climate of Coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions has focussed all of our minds on the possibility that we may be required to work from home, even social work jobs. Nationwide, the economic effect of the virus will hit millions of people. Those on low incomes, zero hours contracts or working for small businesses…
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Why You Should Consider Temporary Classroom Structures
When constructing, you must consider the environmental impact of the building. The idea behind the innovation of energy-efficient temporary structures is to substitute the traditional architecture with eco-friendly and energy-saving temporary buildings. The significant advantage of temporary structures over the permanent structures is that they are designed elsewhere and only assembled on site. The structure…
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Top 10 Rewiring Tips
Rewiring may not be the most glamorous part of renovating a house, but it is an absolute necessity. As our electricity requirements change over time, so do our electrical systems to cater to those requirements. This guide will give you ten informative tips that you should know before attempting any rewiring project. When considering to…
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Coronavirus Shutdown: Bathrooms, garages and a van – The spaces being commandeered as home offices
Workers across the UK preparing for a potential Coronavirus shutdown are using creative ways to make home office space. Worried workers across the country and preparing for a potential shutdown of their workplace as the Coronavirus panic picks up pace. However, some are having to take drastic measures to create space at home big enough…
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How To Take Care Of Your Short-Term Rented Property At A Distance
The benefits of owning a short-term rental are numerous. You have the flexibility of something you can choose to rent at your leisure. Want to travel at a moment’s notice, and make some extra money while you’re gone? This is just one thing you can potentially do with a short-term rental. You can even hire…
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Moving Homes: How To Pack Your Things Efficiently
Moving homes can be an emotional roller coaster. On some days, it’s going to get you excited, while on others, you’re going to be stressed out. This is mainly because of having to pack all of your things up, which can be one of the most challenging aspects of moving that you’ll have to hurdle….
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Moving day blunders could cost you thousands to replace lost items
Moving day blunders can cost you big, just ask pianist Angela Hewitt who saw her £150,000 grand piano and ‘best friend’ destroyed when her removal firm dropped it. The latest research by tradesperson comparison site, HaMuch.com, has found that the average cost of a removals firm across the nation is £267 per day although this…
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Cat Trees & Scratching Posts – Minimize damage caused by Cats in your Home
Apart from dogs getting up to mischief when left alone at home, cats are probably the most common pet to cause damage to your furniture at home. Of course it very much depends on how well trained your pet cat is and whether you keep them at home ‘indoor cat‘ or if they are free…
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Should It Stay Or Should It Go?
Moving house can be one of the most stressful times of your life, packing up everything you own, dealing with estate agents and filling out paper work all day long. One of the things many people don’t consider, is what should be left behind: Sofa? – Of course it’s your sofa. Radiators? – Certainly not,…
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Eight essential spring DIY jobs that could save you thousands
Leading tradesperson comparison site, HaMuch.com, has revealed eight pretty simple DIY and trade jobs that will not only get your house ready for spring now that the worst of winter is behind us, but will also save you thousands. HaMuch.com has highlighted eight areas where paying out a few hundred for DIY materials or a…
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Amaze your Friends with these 5 Great Movie Props for your Home
We are quite sure that most of you will have either a favourite movie or a character from a movie, from those romantic comedies to the action packed super hero blockbusters. Movies have been around since 1888 and there is apparently a total of 500,000 to choose from the early day silents to black and…
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Classic cars, coins and fine wine have been the best investments in the last five years
Just a day after posting its biggest one day decline, the price of gold skyrocketed last week as scares over the spread of the coronavirus caused a ‘flight into safe havens’ by many investors. However, the latest research by peer to peer lending platform, Sourced Capital, has found that over the last five years, gold…
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What to do if you find asbestos at home
Finding a substance in your home that appears to be asbestos can be a worrying time. Asbestos has a fearsome reputation – it is carcinogenic, and worse, the symptoms often don’t display for many years after exposure, when it is far too late to do anything about it. Of course, asbestos was officially banned from…
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