home and interiors
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Heating your home with Firewood
It may seem strange timing to say I am thinking about Winter heating bills in the middle of summer, but I am. Each year it seems that the cost of keeping your home warm and cosy through the Winter rises, often well in excess of inflation, and more and more we are faced with the choice of keeping warm and paying huge bills, or leaving the heating off and adding another layer of jumpers. I think this is why many families are making the decision to add a wood burner to their living room and are using firewood as a cheaper source of heating. I am giving this serious thought…
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A few tips for updating your bedroom on a budget
For me, Summer is always the time of year to decorate and renovate. The warm weather means that it’s OK to have all the windows open as paint dries, and once September hits, I’m too caught up in Christmas planning to give the house any real thought. I had already mentioned in a previous post that we are currently planning on decorating the dining room before the summer is out, we also have plans for an overhaul in our bedroom too. But it has to be said that doing a host of home decoration at one time can be expensive, so I have put together a few tips that may…
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Reasons Why You Should Change Your Mattress
Each morning when I would wake up, I found myself more tired and in pain than before I had gone to bed. It wasn’t until I spoke with my doctor that he recommended I get a new mattress, and since the change I cannot begin to tell you how different I feel each day. I began by going online to CutPriceMattress and purchasing a brand new king size mattress that was delivered the same week. Here are just some of the reasons this was the best purchase I have made in years. How I feel in the mornings Waking up sore and tired each day was a result of…
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Planning a Dining Room Make-over
I once remember my mom saying that once you have your own home, you never really stop decorating. It’s a bit like painting the Forth Bridge – you go from room to room, and once you get back to the start, you start again as it starts to look a little shabby. We moved into our home in 2003, and the first room we decorated was our dining room. It was self facing, so I turned it into my sunshine room, with yellow walls, a solid wood floor and wooden furniture. It was my favourite room in the house, the one that was most ‘me’ and reflected my love of…
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How to Protect & Clean Leather Sofas
Leather sofas can be an incredible centre piece for your living room: they add an irresistible element of luxury to any environment. However, they also require specialist attention to retain their smooth and stylish shine. But taking care of leather sofas doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow our quick guide to keep your leather fresh. Keep out of direct sunlight Sunlight can cause leather to dry out and fade. To protect leather sofas, it’s best to position them away from the windows so they are not exposed to direct sunlight. Alternatively, cover them when not in use. Wipe with a dry cloth The best way to keep leather sofas clean…
