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  • Home interiors and gardening

    5 Ways To Make The Most Of A Small Bedroom Space

    January 7, 2021 /

      pexels It can be challenging to make the most of a small bedroom, if you add too many decor items everything looks cluttered. On the other hand, a lack of decoration can leave a small room looking dull. Luckily, there are lots of ways that you can make a smaller bedroom feel bigger. To start making improvements today, try a few of these ideas. 1 . Space Saving Furniture To make the most of a small bedroom it’s important to choose space-saving furniture items. Whether it’s your free standing wardrobes or your bedside cabinet, choose items that are small, functional, and with maximum storage space. Here are a few…

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    Outside Is The New Indoors: Making More Of Your Garden

    December 7, 2020 /

    We have all just had a crazy year, and because of that it has meant that many of us have stayed at home and isolated away from loved ones, friends and family. However, with the easing of the restrictions in many cases, socialising is now an option once again. Socialising outside, in gardens at home can be an easy way to spend time with family and friends while still remaining safe. So how can you make the most of your garden? Here are a few suggestions to help you get started.  Image source – pixabay – cco license  Make the space a usable area One of the first things to…

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    10 Ways To Transform Your Garden

    November 4, 2020 /

    Photo by Mike from Pexels Sometimes we focus more on the inside of our home over the outside, leaving our gardens looking tired and neglected. You want your garden to feel inviting and a place to enjoy those summer evenings. We have found ten ways that you can upgrade your garden from gloomy to show-stopping using simple measures from hammocks to lighting. Go minimal When deciding to upgrade your garden, you need first to determine whether you want a more minimal low maintenance garden or whether you have a green thumb and would like to be able to tend to your garden. If you have a smaller garden, we recommend…

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    A Guide To Safely Moving Antique Furniture

    October 23, 2020 /

    While moving house is stressful enough, if you are the proud owner of valuable antiques, that can take your stress to a whole new level. Many fine antique furniture items are bulky and heavy, which means you need to pack the item and transport it very carefully. Here are a few tips for packing and transporting antiques to ensure a safe trip Image Source: Feepik Choose an Experienced Removalist Fortunately, if you search online, there are specialist furniture movers on the Gold Coast to rely on when transporting valuable antiques. Plus, they would be fully insured for transporting such expensive items, which is essential. Corners of heavy furniture are especially…

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    How to Choose the Best Artwork for Your Home 

    October 23, 2020 /

    Displaying artwork can instantly bring life to your home by adding pops of colour, making a statement, or expressing your interests. However, if you’re new to the art-buying world, it can be tricky knowing what to look for and where to find exquisite pieces. There are a few stylistic and practical considerations to keep in mind when looking for art to suit your interiors, but you don’t need to be an art connoisseur. Here are a few simple steps to follow when buying art for your home. Location  The surrounding interiors can hugely influence your choice of art so first; you need to choose a room to host the artwork.…

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    Outdoor lighting tips to protect your home this winter

    October 22, 2020 /

    Like it or not, there can be no doubting that we’re now firmly into the colder and wetter months of the year. Indeed, you might well already be returning to your home after work each evening in darkness, which raises another question: are you doing enough to adequately protect your home from the threat of intrusion and burglary? For more than three quarters (79%) of us, according to research cited by House Beautiful, the answer to that question is “no”. The good news, though, is that there are quite a lot of both straightforward and inexpensive ways to enhance the security of your abode at this time of year. Even…

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    5 Lawn Maintenance Services You Should Definitely Consider

    October 9, 2020 /

    If you own a lawn, you must care for the grass, soil, plants and other elements present on the land. Regular lawn care is important if you want a healthy outdoor space that you are already blessed with. With regular maintenance, you not only can enjoy the freshness outside, but also stay at bay from huge expenses that would go into repairing the space. When you have a beautiful and healthy lawn, you can also conduct several fun activities with your friends and family. What Includes in Lawn Maintenance Service? You can come across a host of services when it comes to lawn maintenance. Right from trimming the grass and…

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    Stunning See-Through Electric Fireplaces

    October 9, 2020 /

    Lots of people think about investing in an electric fireplace for their homes.  Very few, however, consider the impact a see-through electric fireplace can have. These fireplaces provide more bang for your buck.  Plus, they are perfect to wow your guests and add some serious class to your space. Basic Information Electric fireplaces offer a fireside ambiance without any of the hassle.  They don’t require any cleanup, and your fire is just a push of a button away.  Most of the time, the buttons will be on a remote control so you can control your fire from the comfort of your couch. Electric fireplaces offer a heat output that can…

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    How Colorful Flowers Important for leading a better lifestyle?

    October 9, 2020 /

    It makes us feel beautiful when we adorn it. It makes us feel loved when someone gifts it to us. It makes us a calmer version of ourselves just with its aroma and natural beauty. It makes our heart bloom into happiness seeing the symbolism it conveys. It is none other than god’s greatest piece of craftsmanship – colourful flowers. Being our rainbow in someone else’s cloud to make one of the classic gifts for centuries, flowers are a blessing in disguise. To honour someone or to appreciate someone’s existence in our lives to convey our condolences on someone’s loss, flowers do it all on behalf of us. Red roses…

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    Find the Perfect Home Designs for You

    October 2, 2020 /

    Your home is part of you, and its design is a way for you to express yourself. Do your walls show off your unique personality? Is your sofa as comfortable as the air you give off? You may find that your home doesn’t represent who you are, so your next challenge is to figure out how you want your home to look. This can be as much of an uphill mountain as actually getting the redecorating work done. Here are tips on how to discover the perfect home designs for you. Think About What You Already Own When thinking of designs, it’s important to take into account the items that…

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    What is veganic gardening? The rise of the vegan gardener

    September 28, 2020 /

    “Veganic” stands for vegan and organic, and it is the new trend taking organic gardening to the next level. To date, organic gardening has been widely accepted as the superior form of gardening. Organic produce is often preferred to normal produce, and of course comes with a price tag. However, with the new generation of vegans, the rise of the vegan gardener is growing across the UK, US and Australia. Organic gardening involves growing produce without synthetic chemicals, pesticides and growth stimulants. Veganic gardening is the next level of organic gardening by also minimising the use of animal parts and animal by-products in the soil. The vegan gardener wants to…

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    Choosing The Best Material For Outdoor Furniture

    September 28, 2020 /

    Image Source: Pixabay If you want to make the most out of your garden, no matter where you live, you will want to add some comfortable furniture which will also encourage you to spend more time outdoors. There is a world of choice available when you are looking to purchase outdoor furniture, but you will need to choose wisely. The material that the furniture is made from will dictate how long it will last, so if you are looking to invest in outdoor furniture that will last the test of time, you may wish to select one of the materials below. Factors To Consider When Choosing Outdoor Furniture   Where…

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    Put Your Front Lawn To Use

    September 23, 2020 /

    Pexels. CCO Licensed. Could you put your front lawn to better use? Here are just several ways to make the most out of this space. Turn it into a driveway You could consider turning your front lawn into a space for parking your car. Having off-road parking could keep your car more secure and save you money on your car insurance. To turn your garden into a driveway, you’ll have to lay down a new surface – this could be tarmac, paving or gravel (gravel tends to be the cheapest option). You could also consider lowering the curb (you’ll need to get planning permission for this) as well as removing…

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    Amazing Things To Add To Your Back Garden

    September 1, 2020 /

    If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, you need to make the most out of it. Some people would kill to afford a house that has a lovely backyard.  It’s almost an insult to people like this if you let yours become overgrown and unused! For me, the best way to utilise a garden is to add loads of useful things to it. This doesn’t mean that you clutter it up with a lot of junk! No, it means you’re adding things that serve a purpose and can improve your garden or home.  On that note, I’ve made a list of different items you could add to your garden…

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    Best Storage Ideas For Your House

    July 7, 2020 /

    Storage is always a challenge for homeowners. It doesn’t seem to matter the size or layout of their home— it’s always a point of contention. The best way to organize your home is to break your rooms down into more manageable projects. Here are some of the best storage ideas for your house to get you started. Create Kitchen Zones Kitchens tend to be an area where clutter collects, and chaos reigns supreme. By breaking your kitchen down into zones, you can optimize your storage more effectively. When hiding things behind the cabinets shaker style doors keep appliances and supplies grouped together by their functionality.  For example, you might store…

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