When you kids go off to uni, it’s a time of mixed emotions. You’re sad to see them leave, but happy they’re taking their next steps into a bigger world. You’ll discover that sudden feeling of a lack of freedom when you become a parent works in reverse too. All of a sudden, you’ve got a lot more time
The Smartest Way to Spring Clean
After a somewhat snowier-than-usual transition from winter, it’s finally springtime. We spend a lot of time indoors over the winter, so spring is a great time to give our homes a once over to get them looking great again. Here we share some hints and tips to make it as easy as possible to spring
Learn new habits to stick to your resolutions
When it comes to changing habits and forming new ones, you can either hope for the best or put a little thought to improve your chances. We prefer the latter route. A little preparation can make all the difference. And once you know what to look out for and how to deal with problems, it becomes a
How To Attract More Wildlife To Your Garden
You can easily increase how attractive your garden is to wildlife. And by increasing the biodiversity of your garden, you’ll be helping support your local wildlife’s ecosystem. It’s a virtuous circle – once you start attracting wildlife, more and more will arrive. Here are some simple things you can
How To Make More of Your Garden Space
It’s summertime and, weather permitting, it’s time to start enjoying your garden more. To enjoy yourself this summer, make sure you start right – clear the clutter and rediscover how beautiful your garden can be. Here we look at smart storage solutions for your outdoor areas. And remember, for
Active and Outdoorsy Types – Where do you keep your sports equipment when you’re not using it?
We love sport as much as the next person. What we don’t love is the fact we’ve got to store equipment all over the house. It’s always where we don’t want it to be. And stumbling into it in the dark during the night can lead to a lot of language that’s not safe for kids. So what to do with your kit
Get a Bigger House Without Moving
Downsizing is becoming more common these days. Houses are getting smaller and people just can’t afford to buy larger properties just so they can store things they don’t use terribly often. Others just want to downsize their lives and get rid of some of the less-often used things in their
How Self-Storage Helps with a House Move
When it’s time to move home you’ve got enough to worry about without having to find a home for, well, everything in your old home. So keep what you absolutely can’t live without and put the rest into storage. You can then settle in and work out a) what you need to bring to your new house and b) what
A Student Guide to Glasgow
As a student, you’ve made as great decision right at the start of your course – choosing Glasgow. Here’s the ultimate student guide to getting more out of Glasgow. Have fun. (Maybe study a bit too.) Lots of pubs (hooray) No student guide would be worth its salt unless it mentioned pubs! Glasgow’s
Start Improving Your Home… Without Spending a Fortune!
Admittedly, spring has been a little late in coming this year. However, now the good weather has finally arrived, it’s time to don the marigolds, arm yourself with screwdrivers, hammers and paintbrushes – and start sprucing up the home. Fancy a new look for the lounge or a kitchen transformation?
Are You Planning a House Move? Here’s A Helpful Guide!
If you’re planning to move house in the near future, you’re probably experiencing a whirlwind of emotions – trepidation, excitement and mild panic about how you’ll manage to get everything done in time! Here’s a handy guide, detailing all the key things you’ll need to consider in the lead-up to
How to Create a Zen Space in Your Small Garden
Do you ever find yourself watching home design programmes and swooning over those calm, inviting gardens? Except inevitably, these lucky people have acres of grounds, and you’re blessed with something that has roughly the same floor-space as a picnic blanket. However, if your small garden looks