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Over half way through January and I’ve been a bit slack quiet on the blog front already – sorry about that! My years always seem to start off a bit rubbish and I find it hard to get back into the swing of things after Christmas. (Hope you had a good one!) So I thought I’d start off with an easy post – one of those “find out a bit more about me” types. I guess as a blogger we like to keep a diary of our lives, and this post is a look back on the previous year. The …
When it comes to look for a new place to live – whether it’s in your home town or in a completely different country or city, there’s probably one big question you’re asking yourself right now, and that’s whether or not to buy a place or rent one. People will often have quite strong opinions on this matter – some people, for example will be completely against renting and would never consider anything other than buying a place, whilst others are on the opposite end of the scale and would only ever consider living in a place that they rent …
Image Moving house is inevitable. At some stage or another in your life, you will need to move. At first, it’s out of your parents home and into the first real place of your own. Sometimes, that’s enough. And some people will stay in that one house for a lifetime. But in this day and age, that is extremely rare. Because what tends to happen is, people will move into a starter home. Or an apartment. And then when the idea of kids comes up, the house needs to be bigger, so they move. And then, MORE kids come along, …
The rural life has plenty of tremendous benefits. You’re surrounded by plenty of gorgeous greenery, clean air, and nowhere near the amount of litter and disturbance you get in more crowded areas. However, old country homes might not be the most convenient and comfortable of places, especially when you first get them. Here, we’re going to look at how you can upgrade and update your country home without sacrificing any of that good old rural charm.
Image source Are you fed up of the hustle and bustle of the city? The congestion, the pollution, the crime and the noise? Maybe you want a more wholesome place to raise your family, and live in safer and more pleasant surroundings. If so, a move to the countryside makes sense, however as with anything there are pros and cons to consider. Here are a few things to think about if you’re toying with the idea of moving from a city to the country.