Regardless of where you’re moving to, or if you’re moving yourself or hiring a removal company, moving to a new house is pretty stressful. In fact, it’s listed as one of the most stressful things to do after having a baby and organising a marriage (or getting a divorce). You know it is going to cost a lot of money, you don’t have to be an accountant to grasp the financial situation, but If you want it to go as smoothly as possible but not cost the earth, you’ll want to read our key do’s and don’ts:
Top 8 DIY Youtube Channels
Are you a DIY nut? Do you often find yourself planning your next DIY project in your new home as soon as you’ve completed the last one? Then check out these DIYRead More…
Top Tips and Inspiration for Refurbishing Your Bathroom
We all love a pristine new bathroom – gleaming taps, shiny new bath, elegant tiling, clean white grout, soft fluffy towels. Sadly, in reality, our bathrooms tend not to look like that unless we have recently moved house to a new build. The taps have limescale staining, the grout is starting to discolour and the sanitary ware and tiling is no longer gleaming. But it doesn’t have to be like that – refurbishing your bathroom is a relatively inexpensive job providing you don’t have to move pipework, and if you are on a really tight budget then you can give it a facelift that will transform it – what are you waiting for?
Why It’s Harder Moving House As You Get Older
We all tend to think that first time buyers have the hardest job persuading lenders that they are a good risk when it comes to a mortgage but are banks and building societies equally reluctant to lend to older applicants? This seems counter-intuitive as older borrowers are likely to be more used to handling their finances and budgeting properly but it seems it is now harder moving house as you get older so what could be making lenders reluctant when it comes to older borrowers.
Many banks and building societies have made their lending criteria more stringent for borrowers approaching retirement age and some have even started to put a “maximum age” cap on their mortgage deals. This has resulted in some older borrowers struggling to secure a large mortgage for their new home, even when they have solid financial circumstances and a range of assets that more than cover the value of the mortgage. It has also led to accusations of ageism on the part of some lenders due to the restrictions they have placed on older borrowers that take little account of individual situations.
Tips for Cutting Tiles Like a Pro
Whether you have recently moved house or plan on improving your current home, installing porcelain tiles offers you a world of options in terms of colour, finish and style. Whether you choose high gloss surfaces, vibrant mattes or a natural stone effect, when you are remodelling all or some of your house, it is a difficult task choosing the right products, but also preparing and installing the products too.
Whether you are putting all your creative talents to use or aiming for simple, practical porcelain tiles, you will need to consider how you’re going to get your tiles to look like they have been installed by a professional.
Savvy Storage Solutions – The Alternative to Building an Extension
With real estate at a premium, it’s no surprise that many households suffer from a lack of space especially in new homes, whether it’s a desperate need for better storage solutions orRead More…
Are you being Environmentally Responsible with Your Household E-Waste?
You may have heard of the term ‘e-waste’ before, but you may be unsure of what it means and how it applies to you. E-waste is simply any waste electrical and electronicRead More…
How to de-clutter your home in five easy steps
Over time we all accumulate items and family treasures which, although we are sentimentally attached to them, do clutter our lives. In some cases these items find a place to be displayedRead More…
Storage solutions for combined families
When two families come together to live in one house, the logistics of moving house and the storage space needed can seem quite daunting. Two families, who have previously lived in two houses, need enough room to bring all their things together into one abode. This is not, of course, always practical and may sometimes mean having to rent cheap self storage space (perhaps just on a temporary basis) until enough storage can be built in the combined home. By carefully planning the storage solutions in each room, it is possible that no one will have to sacrifice items and give everyone the space they need to feel comfortable in this new setting.
Minimalism: your questions answered
Do you want to spend less time cleaning and tidying, and more time relaxing when you’re in your home? Living in a minimalist way could be the answer to your problems. LivingRead More…
DIY tips for maximising home storage
As we get older the amount of possessions we own seem to grow and storage space becomes a most sought after attribute in any home.How many times have you said to yourselfRead More…
What elements to Include In a His ‘n Hers Bathroom Design
Living together as a couple can be challenging at times. One way you can ease the tension without having to buy a larger home is a his ‘n hers bathroom. From theRead More…
How to Create a Bedroom Design your Kids will Love to Share
With property prices continuing to spiral ever-upwards, it’s just not always possible to move to a bigger new home to accommodate a growing family and even the option of a two-storey extensionRead More…
4 Ways to Make your Home Look Clean and Decluttered!
It really is a never-ending battle keeping on top of the everyday mess in the home. Whether it’s kids’ toys and games, the burgeoning washing pile, the leaning tower of pizza plates and justRead More…
Tips for updating a bathroom on a budget
All home owners in the UK felt the effects of the recession with the result that many of us are choosing to improve our existing properties rather than go through the expenseRead More…
7 Ways to Create More Space in the Lounge
It seems a fact of life that however much space we’re blessed with in the lounge, it’s just never quite enough. Every available surface appears to attract clutter and let’s not evenRead More…
Choosing Natural Stone Floor Tiles for your Home
When thinking about laying a new tiled floor then no decision is complete without considering the merits of natural stone. Ceramic tiles or porcelain tiles may be easier to maintain but canRead More…
The Luxury of Heating Under a Tiled Floor
If you live in a cold climate you will know what it is like to walk barefoot across a cold tiled bathroom floor first thing in the morning. But is underfloor heatingRead More…
Using Accent Tiles to Revamp Your Kitchen or Bathroom
Sometimes plain tiles need a boost to prevent the end result being a large expanse of bland wall or floor tiling. This can be easily achieved by using accent tiles such asRead More…
Using the Correct Grout When Installing Tiles
When installing tiles the equipment and tiling products that you use are just as important as the tiles themselves. There is a wide range of tile adhesives and grout and selecting groutRead More…