Home & Garden
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Video doorbell without subscription: options that are all better than Ring
I have been a loyal Ring customer for several years now, happily paying for an annual Ring Protect subscription to allow video footage from my doorbell cam to be saved in the cloud. However, like many people I have just received an email announcing that my subscription cost is about to go up a whopping 43%. I have decided to walk with my feet and leave Ring as a matter of principle. My reckoning is that by buying a new doorbell camera where I won’t be tied into a subscription that can rise as and when the manufacturers decide, I will recoup my costs quickly. After extensive research, here are…
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Lekto Night Briquettes Review – plus save £5 on your order
I recently placed an order for some Lekto night briquettes for our wood burning stove. I had seen an advert for them on Instagram and was immediately convinced… I am a marketer’s dream. Read on for my Lekto night briquettes review to find out whether or not they lived up to expectations. I love using hardwood logs in our fire but you do need to keep an eye on the fire and tend to it fairly often, meaning you need to throw another log in the fire roughly every 30-45 minutes to keep it going. Unfortunately this means that occasionally we take our eye off the ball. This usually happens…
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5 Tips For Selling Your Property Fast
Putting your property up for sale can be a nerve-wracking experience. You want your property to sell quickly but you also want to get the best price for it. There’s a knack to selling properties that everyone should know about. If you’re thinking about listing your property for sale, take a look at these top tips that will ensure you get the best result from your sale. Hire a Real Estate Agent Before you do anything else, you need to hire a real estate agent. Many people are experimenting with selling their homes privately to cut the costs of using an estate agent. Believe me when I say, you need…
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Selling a Home Can Cost: Here’s How to Save Money
Selling a home has a few things that come along with it, and you can find it becoming more costly than you planned for. From selling it without an agency to taking care of the little jobs, here are some ways you can save extra money when you finally decide to list your property. Get an Accurate Home Pricing The value of your home determines your asking price, and this is used as a guide throughout your sale. However, it often isn’t accurate the first time and getting multiple house valuations can help you find a good median price. Some services also charge for this, and others don’t. You can…
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Renovation vs Relocation: Why Investing In Your Current Home Makes Sense
To stay, or not to stay, that is the question. At least, that is the question many homeowners face as they debate between renovating their existing home or moving to a new one. For many of us, our home is more than just a structure; it’s where we have built memories and a sense of belonging. As such, deciding whether to stay and renovate the space or move somewhere new can seem almost impossible. Before diving into the renovation versus relocation debate, take a moment to evaluate your current home. Consider factors such as its location, sentimental value, the quality of the neighbourhood, and long-term plans. If you have a…
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Bold and Beautiful: Statement Curtain Ideas for Every Room
Minimalism was definitely a vogue concept in the overall design world for quite a while. However, people have started to switch back to the idea that style needs a certain boldness in order to achieve beauty and individual character. This principle applies to curtains as well – if you’re hoping to make a bold statement in each of the rooms in your home, here are some of our statement curtain ideas that we think are absolutely in at the moment. Living room For the living room, you can go big. Think floor-to-ceiling length, in a bold colour that can’t help but catch the eye. Depending on the rest of your…
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How To Decorate Your Poolside On A Budget
A pool is one of the best features any home can have. However, they come with a hefty price. Apart from the installation fees, maintaining a pool can also be costly. And since you’re already spending money to keep your pool in excellent condition, would it be nice to find budget-friendly ways to decorate the area? A trip to the tropics is evoked by the sight of straw hats and rattan furniture. A wicker sun lounge might be a good fit if you’re looking for the perfect décor with excellent functionality. You can also improve the atmosphere by bringing in extra greenery. Your poolside greatly defines how the entire space…
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DIY Kitchens review
We used DIY Kitchens to supply our kitchen which was delivered and installed in the Spring of 2022. Here is my DIY Kitchens review which will be 100% impartial – we paid for our kitchen in full and have no incentive to be anything other than totally honest. There were actually three elements to our DIY Kitchens order – the kitchen, as seen above, a small pantry nook in the adjacent room, and then a utility room. I will be focussing on the kitchen element although our experience is the same across our whole order. Who are DIY Kitchens? DIY Kitchens have been operating for over 30 years, according to…
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The Moving House Guide: How To Make Your Move Stress-free
Moving house can be an extremely stressful process and it can take a lot out of a person both physically and mentally. However, moving into a new place is an exciting time as it is the beginning of a new chapter and a chance to start a new adventure. It is important when moving house to do everything you can to make the move stress-free. So, if you are moving soon and need some stress-free moving tips, then follow this article for some advice. Get Additional Help One important thing you need to remember about moving house is that you don’t have to do it alone. A lot of people…
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Simple Interior Renovations That Will Improve Your Home Living Space
You don’t necessarily need to have a massive extension done and get the diggers in to make significant improvements to your home living space. Sometimes making simple, aesthetically pleasing interior design changes to your home can make a huge difference and transform the place. Try and think about some positive changes you could make to enhance your home, making it a lovely living space for yourself, as well as your family members and any other guests or visitors that come to stay. A very simple way to upgrade your home is by painting it. Whilst this can potentially be a DIY task, often times it is worth paying professional house painters…