Author Archives: Lorna S

10 Declutter and 10 Spring-Cleaning Tips

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Lorna S

The evenings are getting longer, the sun is starting to shine with warmth and brightness and Spring is definitely on its way. We’ve all experienced times where we almost wish the sunshine would move on quickly from exposing the dust … Continue reading →

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Tips For Decorating The Downstairs Loo

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Lorna S

Have you really looked at the smallest room in your house lately?  Could it do with a little more love and tender loving care? Often forgotten about once it has been painted and the toilet roll holder has been installed, … Continue reading →

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7 Kitchen Design Trends for 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Lorna S

The kitchen is now, arguably, the most important room in the house. It’s multi-functional (used for cooking, eating and entertaining) and is often the hub of the home. Are you planning on a new kitchen for 2016 or perhaps some … Continue reading →

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How To Add An Extra Room To Your House

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Lorna S

  Do you need more space but you don’t want to move house? Whether it’s a spare bedroom for guests, a bedroom each for the children, an additional bathroom located downstairs or a home office, many people find that they … Continue reading →

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Gardening Job Tips for January and February

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Lorna S

Now that the sun is shining and yes, the weather is quite mild at the moment, you may be thinking of getting out into the garden to ready it for the spring. The main problem in most gardens at the … Continue reading →

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Assessing Your Home For Safety Features

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Lorna S

Building regulations now insist that new homes are built with safety features and the potential of wheelchair access being required. However, if yours is an older home or if those living in the house are very young or becoming old, … Continue reading →

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Wood Stove or Open Fire?

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Lorna S

It’s been relatively mild this winter so far in Ireland as it’s been wet rather than frosty and unfortunately many people have experienced flooding. Having an alternative source of heat to electric, oil and gas can be a godsend at … Continue reading →

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Ten Quick Christmas Decorating Ideas

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Lorna S

Are you ready for Christmas? We have the tree up but still have to decorate the hall, kitchen and sitting room. If you’re in that situation too, you’re probably looking for some quick Christmas decorating ideas, decorations that will look … Continue reading →

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Ten Ways To Make Your Home Safer and More Secure

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Lorna S

As Christmas nears, the weather is getting colder, there are threats of floods and it’s dark by 4:30pm every evening.  Have you considered how to make your home a safer and more secure space for you and your family?  Below … Continue reading →

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Is Your Home As Warm As It Could Be?

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Lorna S

Can you believe that it is five years since we had the really heavy snow? So many families were snowed in at the time. We were snowed in for two weeks and apart from the fact that the food stores … Continue reading →

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