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My top home security tips

by StaceyUpdated on July 23, 2018July 24, 2018

When we lived in our previous three homes we were very hot on making sure our home was secure, as we lived on an estate notorious for crime. We even used to lock the door when we were inside, just in case. I absolutely hated our rooms facing onto the road or path, for people to see what we had; call me paranoid, but it was to be expected! Since we’ve moved to our forever home in a quiet rural village we have been a lot more relaxed. After a few attempted break ins a few months ago though, I …

A dining room makeover | A room in progress

by StaceyUpdated on October 5, 2018June 25, 2018

Most of the rooms in our house could do with a makeover; but the latest one we are slowly, but surely updating is the dining room. As a family, and individuals we spend quite a lot of time in the dining room; meal times, homework, crafts, cuppa time, and I sometimes work in there. It’s attached to our kitchen too and one of the first rooms to be seen when entering the house; so it’s quite a prominent room for first impressions! At the moment we have the wallpaper on one wall, that my in-laws put up goodness knows how …

a neutral white brick wall with wooden shelves in the background. In front of the wall is a small round wooden table with two large seats and a pouffe; 15 Divine Decor Ideas to Transform Your Home into a Glam Palace

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15 Divine Decor Ideas to Transform Your Home into a Glam Palace

by StaceyUpdated on July 28, 2025June 22, 2018

You would consider yourself to be pretty stylish with a passion for interior design. For many years, you have followed interior design programmes on television and subscribed to countless home magazines in the hope that your house can one day look as chic as they do. Whether you want to incorporate light into your home or add a hint of uniqueness, you are ready to change up your home décor once and for all.

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Can You Really Grab A Bargain at A House Auction?

by Stacey May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

House auctions have been around for a while, although most people go down the conventional route, it’s still a popular way to purchase a property with a shorter turn-around. You’ll often hear properties at auction going for a lot less than the area’s going rate, while this could be for a variety of reasons. From disputes over land agreements or desperate need for renovation to possible repossession.