Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house. It can be for your garden too, especially if you haven’t used your outdoor space all winter. Here are some quick and easy ways to refresh your backyard to make the most of it this Spring…
Over the winter we often like to keep our bedrooms warm and cosy, with thick duvets and blankets, but there are so many benefits to refreshing your rooms for spring, including better sleep and a healthier space. These free or low-cost ideas will help you to achieve that crisp, fresh feeling…
If you’re considering reducing your possessions and embracing a minimalist lifestyle, there are many benefits – including saving money every day. Here are 3 reasons to consider letting go of some of your belongings if you’re moving house or want to cut costs.
If you’re planning an exterior spring clean over the coming bank holiday, check out these step-by-step photos to see how I completely revamped my old, stained PVC window frames to make them look as good as new…
Flooring is an often overlooked part of our homes but it’s also one of the things that really makes a room look tired if it’s not kept in good condition. Here are some tips to maintain your floors and save money in the long term…
We’ve all been spending more time in the garden lately so, if your garden furniture that could do with sprucing up, here are some tips to restore your outdoor furniture so you don’t have to replace it, but rather extend the life of your garden items…
That first couple of days when you get the keys for your new home are the best – you’ve not yet unpacked so it’s a rare opportunity to thoroughly clean (& even decorate) your home before settling in. Here are some tasks to tackle…
Decluttering & spring cleaning are some of my favourite activities. I love a good clear-out & really appreciate the extra space gained by letting go of lesser-used items. Here’s how to minimise your belongings (& prevent recluttering!) this spring…
In the spring I love to find new ways to spruce up my home; tidying, decluttering and revamping my interior. Of course, I always want any improvements to be as low-cost as possible so here are some thrifty tips to get your home looking fab for spring…
Do you have any advice for looking after leather? After my double-sided satchel went mouldy, I had to come up with some hacks of my own for cleaning, storing & preserve vintage leather handbags – here’s how I got on…
With the right mental & physical health ‘kit’ I’m sure we can all navigate our own versions of ‘new normal’ in a way that we feel comfortable. Here are some of my own essentials for post-pandemic life…
I bet you’ve got loads of things on your to-do list that you WANT to do, but don’t really NEED to do, so they never get done. A third of people say completing a to-do list is one of their top ‘little wins’ so here’s how to start ticking things off…
Cleaning our living spaces has recently become a popular self-care activity as people have discovered just how much a tidy space can boost productivity & increase happiness levels. So here’s how to do a refreshing spring clean…
If you’ve got a full house, with kids at home & pets skidding around, it’s likely that your floors will take the brunt of this. Here’s how to effectively clean drink spills, crayon marks, shoe polish stains & slime off your flooring…
I don’t know about you but, almost as soon as Christmas is over, I start thinking about the big clean-up I’m going to do when the tree comes down and the decorations are put away. Even if you don’t usually like household chores (yes, that’s me!), if you own one simple tool you can make most chores an absolute breeze…
Spring has sprung, and summer is on its way! You’ve probably already gotten started on your spring renovation projects, but have you considered those less-than-glamorous home maintenance jobs that need to be done as well? Summer is the best time to take care of a few quick fixes and clean-ups so you don’t have to worry about them later in the summer or when the weather turns cold again. Let’s go..!
How do you fancy joining in with the 14 Days To A Tidy Home Challenge? I thought I’d share a quick update with you to let you know how I got on with the challenge and perhaps inspire you to join in and get a jump start on your spring cleaning too. Here’s the 14 Days to a Tidy Home Challenge day-by-day to get you started:
If your house needs some serious cleaning and organising the 14 Day Tidy Home Challenge will give you inspiration to tackle the mess. You only do a small task every day, and eventually it adds up to a whole home refresh after the fortnight is up. Here’s the challenge, day-by-day…
If you’re into cruelty-free living and eco-friendly products like me, you’ll be as interested as I was in the two new ranges of cleaning products and toiletries that I discovered this month. And the best thing is that buying these ethical products helps to support a charity too, so read on to see what I discovered on the Oxfam website…
Keeping your home clean with kids in the house is one daunting task! But there are tips and techniques you can follow to keep your
One of my favourite reads of last year was Spark Joy by Marie Kondo. Much like her first book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, this
While a mattress may seem like nothing more than a comfy place to lay your head at the end of a long day, for some
That feeling of satisfaction after vacuuming the living room, wiping the bathroom mirror or changing the bed sheets is lovely. I don’t know about you,
Having a clean and well-organised home is a great way to impress your guests and neighbours. Moreover, removing clutter is also considered an effective way
Once we are settled into a home, it’s easy to let standards slip a little. When you first move in, you focus intensely on every
This little run of bank holiday weekends has got me thinking about the summer holidays – has it been the same for you too? If
In the run up to the summer holidays is when I start to notice what needs doing around the house. I realise that spring has
You may have already done the big spring clean in your own home, but what about your relatives? In particular, I’m thinking about your grandparents,
We could all do with a bit more room, couldn’t we? I know I personally need much more room – or perhaps far fewer things! Okay,
I want my life to be cruelty-free. This is something that has been important to me for a while and I’d love to share my
With wet weather comes muddy boots and just having tidemarks from tiptoeing through puddles is enough to make you feel like a right mess, even
It’s a well-known fact that everybody looks for ways to save money at the start of the year, especially straight after the ‘excessive’ festive period.
When your home is stylish and comfortable it’s great to come back from a hard day at the office, kick your shoes off and relax.
If you’re someone who likes to take care of their property, the first sight of moss and algae around the garden and outside of the house is often the catalyst for a call to action…
It’s a mucky job – full of unexpected cobwebs and a surprising amount of dust – but it needs doing and it naffs me off every time. I’m talking about the big Spring Clean. Here’s how to do it chemical-free…
January is the perfect time to think about having a home overhaul and clearing the clutter from your house. Like me, you’ve probably made promises
I am starting my new caravan makeover project with a clear out. If you didn’t see my first blog post about my new caravan please
When the sun comes out, my thoughts turn to the outside of my house. I love my garden, but don’t really like getting dirty –
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