Simple ways to Transform How It Feels To Live In Your Home

We all want to feel happy and comfortable in our own homes, sometimes that can take years to achieve or perhaps you want a change but moving would be too difficult or expensive, but there are easy, practical and simple ways to make our homes feel like a place we want to spend our time, and it doesn't have to cost a lot either. Let the light in If there's not enough light in your living space, it can not only feel dim and gloomy but also actually impact your mood and well-being, too. That is why the first thing you should do when you need to transform a space is find more ways of letting light in. One of the simplest options you can choose to do this is to just make sure that your windows are properly cleaned on a regular basis. Indeed, you'd be surprised by how much of a difference this can make in your home. It also makes sense to think about the interior design of your groups and include mirrors in strategic areas that will reflect back and make the space seem brighter ......

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More tips on keeping your Home Warm During Winter

*This post contains affiliate links I think many of us in the UK are currently feeling the heating pinch with gas and electric prices rising across the board. If you don’t properly prepare your home for the winter season, it’s an understatement to say that you won’t feel comfortable staying in, nor will you like how your house will feel throughout the season and you will likely end up paying more than you need to heat your home. See can see other tips I have shared in addition to this post here . Because of this, now is the time to put some effort in to help save you money and keep your house warm. This is possible through a variety of tools and even simple tips that you can do immediately. Since there are thousands of ways that you can turn to for the said purpose, looking them up online can get overwhelming. This is why I have prepared some of the best ways in the next sections to help keep things simple and straight to the point.  1. Get a digital thermostat The most efficient t......

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5 Ways to get your home ready for winter

*Contains Affiliate links If you haven't already heard the news that the UK is apparently going to have the coldest Winter for 30yrs this year! Yes, apparently we are going to be hit with another Beast from the East around January time according to a long-range weather forecast. While we can't really depend on such long-term predictions and if you live in the UK you will know that the weather changes pretty much on the hour but regardless our winters do seem to be getting colder year on year and now is the time to start getting your home ready for the deep freeze. Getting your home ready is all about putting preventatives in place so that you save money, not spend it and you don't have to be a DIY guru either, just some elbow grease and common sense is key when it comes to home maintenance. Here is a list of essentials you really need to find time before the winter season starts. 1. Clear your gutters and drains - not the most exciting or favourite of chores to......

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6 ways to create the earthy minimalist look in your home

More and more people are turning their backs on stuff, decluttering their homes and minds to create a more relaxed and calm space and getting back to more natural inspired living spaces. This is something I personally have been working on and having travelled a lot over the past few years and I've noticed this trend follow through in many hotels and Airbnb's we have stayed in as creating a place that both looks and feels good and becomes a haven is really key. As the world seems to be more and more manic than ever by simplifying your home you can detach yourself from that a little and can have a positive impact on your wellbeing. Reminding ourselves of your earthly connect with nature is important as we live in an increasing digital world is really important. Here are 6 tips on simplifying your home as well as bring more earthing, organic and natural elements into your home 1. Set aside time to do a big declutter The best way to have a quick impact on your home is ......

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Tips for keeping on top of home repairs

When you buy a home, you mainly think about keeping up with the mortgage payments, paying your bills and ensuring that your home is neat, clean, and organised. However, there is another aspect that you should not forget—the time, labor, and cost necessary to stay on top of different home maintenance and repair projects, some of which should be done in certain seasons. Unless something breaks down, it's easy enough to postpone maintenance issues. Since these tasks can often be done later, you end up either forgetting about them or procrastinating, waiting for a more convenient time to get around to doing them, especially if the thought causes financial stress. Besides tending to forget or postpone home repairs, another mistake homeowners often make is trying to save costs by tackling projects themselves that should be done by experts. Take window replacement, for example. If you need to install new windows, this is always something that is better done by experts rather tha......

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Why summer is the best time to MOT your Home

Our eldest son was born in September, that winter was one of the coldest ones we have had in years, it snowed a lot, in fact it was the last time I remember there being decent snow. Shops shut down as did the trains for a couple of days on and off through that winter and with a newborn I was pretty much stuck at home. Luckily it was nice and toasty until one day I woke up and it wasn't. The boiler had packed it in and just over a fortnight before Christmas, nightmare!   We called a local engineer who said the problem was too hard to fix and we needed a specialist. We had only put this boiler in a few yeas prior and it was just months out of warranty. Luckily friends and family offered up their electric heaters which helped to keep our bedroom warm but it wasn't fun at all, especially as we had to wait nearly 10 days before managing to get a specialist out. We did get the heating back on a few days shy of Christmas which was fantastic but it was an experienc......

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Summer the perfect time to go green in the home

Summer is nearly here, and that means everyone will be out and about enjoying the beautiful weather.  It's also the perfect time to take advantage of the warmer weather and ease those utility bills, turn off the heating and enjoy all the positives that come with this time of the year. So what can you do to be more energy efficient this summer and cut down on what you pay your energy company? Ditch your tumble dryer If you have a garden or small outdoor space Summer is the perfect time to challenge yourself to a minimum of 3 months of tumble dryer-free time and really start using your clothing line and let your clothes dry naturally. Not only is this a fantastic and easy way to save money but also it's better for your clothes. Opt for LED Lighting Changing out your existing bulbs for LED bulbs isn’t something that can help you reduce your energy usage just in summer. It’s a great year-round idea. LED bulbs work at a lower wattage than their incandescent counte......

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Creating the perfect minimalist workspace

As they say a messy home is a messy mind and if you work from home that can certainly affect your productivity as well as creativity. Most home offices are fairly limited in space and can easily become cluttered if you don't keep on top of things and even if the house is not anywhere near minimalist (as is mine right now…I’m working on that) than at least try and make your workstation as simple as possible and a space that allows you to think clearly and work more efficiently. So how do you go about creating a minimalist (or at-least clutter free) haven to work from ? Find a Quite spo t with lots of natural light- besides your laptop and possibly your mobile phone, you really want to be as far away from any other technology or distractions such as TV, and Hi-Fi. It’s also important to find somewhere that is preferable light and airy, loft conversions are usually great for this as they have large roof windows that help full the room with sunshine.    A s......

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Windows - Making the best choice for your home

I have to admit that if you’d asked me a few years ago whether my first choice when it comes to windows would be uPVC I would have certainly shaken my head with a defiant NO. I have always been a keen preserver of all things original, especially in period properties, and my heart would always sink when I would drive past a beautiful bay fronted Victorian home where they had ripped out the lovely sash windows and opted for uninspiring uPVC ones. However, over time my mind has slowly been changed as now there is so much choice, and with quality companies such as G2S producing high quality window frames in keeping with the original style of your home, while offering the most eco friendly option in terms of keeping the heat within your home, it really does feel like it’s the best choice not only for your utility bill but also the environment. Maybe the shift has come with age or perhaps the fact that it's become more and more apparent that as a society we need to d......

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