furniture
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Tips for a bedroom makeover on a budget
Whenever we think of giving our bedroom a makeover, we always expect it to come with a huge budget. After all bedroom furniture does not come cheap. If you are not feeling too flush in the cash stakes, and if money is earmarked for other things due to the time of year, it may be that you decide to put the makeover off. But fear not, there are quick fixes that you can try that won’t break the bank and will leave your room looking new and fresh. Phil Spencer, well known for ‘Location, Location, Location’ has been working with British Gas to create some quick fixes for the home,…
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Back To School DIY Homework Makeover Challenge
One of the battles that parents face is getting their children to do their homework. Once the school day is over, most children just want to put the school bag away, take off their uniform, and then forget about school until the next day. But homework is just so important, especially as it gives children a sense of independence when it comes to learning. Creating a special area within your home where you child can work could be one step towards encouraging a positive attitude towards homework. Action Storage who create staff lockers that are perfect for adult work spaces, have been challenging bloggers to create an interesting work space…
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How Simply Plastics could help you save money.
We all like to think we can save a little money by being frugal or sensible about our purchases, and this is even more important in the run up to Christmas. It truly feels like every penny counts, but sometimes there are expenses we just can’t avoid making. Issues in our homes and gardens, household items that we feel are beyond repair and need replacing, and trying to get our homes ready for the hoards of family and visitors who descend on us during the festive season, can all see us having to spend money outside of our normal household budgets. But, in this post I am going to show…
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Interiors focus – Vinyl flooring
There was a time when just the words vinyl flooring could bring people out in a cold sweat. Vinyl flooring meant Lino didn’t it, that sort of 1970s hell that you found in the tackiest of kitchens, patterned in every shade, just as long as it was brown. Sure it was practical and you could wipe it clean, but stylish, covetable, modern – it wasn’t really ticking any boxes. But now, things couldn’t be more different. Vinyl flooring, and vinyl floor tiles can still offer all the practicality of being wipe clean, making it a perfect option if you have a young family prone to spills and messes (although, thinking…
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Bifold doors – more tips for creating your dream house
With mortgages requiring heavy deposits in support, and with the fluctuation of house prices, many people are today opting to stay put and turn their own home into a dream home. Yesterday I looked at beautiful roof lanterns that could make your house a haven of light, today I’m turning my attention to doors that could also have the same effect, and could help you to make your living space more open plan, or bring your garden area into your home. Aluminium bifold doors come in both internal and external options. These low maintenance doors can be used to separate a living room or kitchen from a conservatory, but can…
