Worst Christmas presents for women
Upon finding this story, your blogger felt compelled to share … as it has very much reminded me of a Christmas a few years ago when I excitedly picked up this huge box from underneath the tree,...
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Having enjoyed a house swap with friends from Suffolk recently, your blogger was very much aware how different our two homes are: theirs is neat and tidy, with good quality matching oak furniture and...
View ArticleWorld cup building repair
Despite defeats by Italy and Uruguay dooming England to an early exit, and the pre-tournament fears expressed about Brazil’s failure to complete all of the promised infrastructure projects – never mind...
View ArticleBoost for home repair and improvement
While it was one of the most successful months ever for us at Plastic Surgeon, July 2014 was noteworthy for another reason, and it had nothing to do with UK sporting success. RateSetter, the largest...
View ArticleShoddy DIY repairs devalue your home
TrustMark is the comprehensive and reliable ‘find a tradesman’ scheme for home repair and improvement work; while it also claims to be the only such scheme that operates in line with...
View ArticleChristmas safety tips
I’ve just been sifting through the papers online – after my lunchtime sarnie and mince pie -, and happened to come across an article featuring animals having fun before the festivities get started:...
View ArticleTrustworthy tradesmen
Scanning through the headlines, your blogger discovered a new ruse being used by cowboy builders to con unsuspecting homeowners out of their hard-earned cash. This scam involves a ‘builder’ who fleeced...
View ArticleTop home décor trends 2015
According to recent survey of 3,186 homeowners undertaken by Terrys Fabrics, the interior of the average British home is valued at £15,215. So, whether you’ve just got on the housing ladder, are...
View Article10 things you didn’t know about ceramics
We know that different forms of ceramic are used to make tiles, baths, plates etc, but here are 10 facts about the material that may be less familiar: 1. The oldest human-made ceramics date back to at...
View ArticlePlastic Surgery can help sell your property!
We’ve all heard about tips like decluttering when you put your house on the market, or having the smell of freshly baked bread coming from the kitchen when prospective purchasers come for a viewing –...
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