One of the things that has been a positive of lockdown and a slower pace of life is that I have rediscovered my love of the great outdoors. I still hate the rain with a passion, but for pretty much every other sort of wedding I find myself putting my boots on, grabbing a waterproof coat, and getting myself out and about, usually with a camera in hand. I am lucky enough to live in semi rural area, with a large golf course that also doubles as a local beauty spot, complete with lakes that see the occasional geese and swans take up residency. This has become one of our…

The number of people being infected by COVID-19 is still rising in some parts of the world. Some countries have managed to slow the spread of the virus, but unless transmission totally stops or vaccines are administered, the threat of contracting the virus will still exist. Virus transmission occurs mostly through respiratory droplets spread by sneezing, coughing and physical contact, but the virus remains viable for a certain amount of time on some materials. Regular cleaning/disinfecting is as important as social distancing and other primary precautions.   Use the right disinfectants, recommended chemicals According to the World Health Organization, you can use bleach or chlorine solution for disinfecting your home…

January is always cold. It is always a month when many of us would love to hibernate away from the dark days and cold nights, a month that really suffers from losing the sparkle and lights of Christmas, and still seems a long way away from Spring. This January though, it is even darker still, with another lockdown looming and frankly no real lights at the end of the tunnel for some time yet. We have to do all we can to lift our spirits, and if home has to be our destination, then it can also be our comfort zone, our place of luxury as well as sanctuary. We…

You wouldn’t think that selling your home, or buying a new home, would be something people would consider doing during a pandemic. But you would be wrong. Estate Agents are allowed to stay open even during the current tier system, and people are still buying and selling, for numerous reasons. People are also still looking to change their mortgage, and to remortgage their homes in order to make home improvements. The pandemic may make the move a little more difficult, but it is certainly happening. But why is this the case? Being stuck in our homes has shown up their limitations, particularly if this is due to a distinct lack…