Moving houses / Interior

  • 3 Great Tricks For Renovating An Old House On A Budget
    Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    3 Great Tricks For Renovating An Old House On A Budget

    House prices are higher than ever and a lot of people simply can’t afford a new build. That’s why a lot of people save money by purchasing an older property that needs a bit of work and renovating it themselves. But a lot of people land themselves in trouble because they don’t quite understand the scale of the job that they’re taking on. It can be very expensive to renovate a house and if you run out of money, you’ll be stuck with a half finished house that you can’t comfortably live in. But there are some simple tricks that you can use to renovate a house without spending too much money, as long as there isn’t any serious structural damage or roof damage etc. These are some of the cheapest ways to renovate an old house on a budget. (more…)

  • Things To Consider Before Moving Into A New Office
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Moving houses / Interior

    Things To Consider Before Moving Into A New Office

    If you’re reaching the stage in your business where you need to move to a new office or warehouse, it’s important you consider absolutely every eventuality in order for it to be successful. Often people can get carried away with the excitement of a move, causing them to make small mistakes that could be detrimental in the future. With that in mind, here are 6 things you need to consider to ensure a successful office move: (more…)

  • These hacks will help you to save for a mortgage so much faster
    Business, blogging & Money, Finance, Moving houses / Interior

    These hacks will help you to save for a mortgage so much faster

    Saving for a mortgage can be one of the most exciting yet difficult things you ever have to do. If you want to call yourself a homeowner one day and have your very own pad to show off to friends and family, then you should probably start saving sooner rather than later. You not only need the money to cover your mortgage, you’re probably going to want money for emergencies, as well as unexpected fees, solicitor/lawyer fees, and more. It’s always better to have way more money saved up than you think you need so you can get through your first few months without a hitch. This means getting serious and aggressive about your saving habits, as well as changing your lifestyle somewhat. Let’s take a look at the hacks that will help you to save for a mortgage so much faster: (more…)

  • How your home affects your health
    Health, Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    How your home affects your health

    When we think of our homes, we think about the relaxation and memories they provide, the comfort and reprieve they offer from the outside world. Our homes, however, affect us in other ways, too: they influence our health. Because it’s not something that many of us think about all that often, we’re often surprised to learn that our property isn’t as good for us as we first imagined. Below, we take a look at a few of the ways your property can have a negative impact on how we feel, and what you can do about it. (more…)

  • Feeling Down And Out? Time To Remaster Your Bedroom
    Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    Feeling Down And Out? Time To Remaster Your Bedroom

    Do you constantly feel low on energy and generally depleted? There can be a number of causes for this type of issue. But the most common problem is usually the bedroom. It’s possible that your bedroom isn’t set up for a solid night of sleep. At this point you might say: wait a minute, I get a solid eight hours? But do you because a good night of rest doesn’t simply mean a night of sleep. You might fall asleep, but you could be restless all through the night. You might be tossing and turning, trying to find a comfortable position. You might not even reach the deepest form of sleep and if that’s the case, you’ll wake up randomly through the night. If this is starting to sound all too familiar, then it’s time to think about changing your bedroom for the right level of rest. (more…)

  • Get the better of beerless evenings with an alcohol cabinet you can trust
    Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    Get the better of beerless evenings with an alcohol cabinet you can trust

    As you know I just moved, which means I get to start from scratch (after all the years of traveling I sold all my stuff!). Next up? A bar cart! For the beer lovers among us, an alcohol cabinet can often seem like an elusive thing. Many of us are happy to stick with the beers we know, or even better, the stuff we make in our own microbreweries. But, alcohol cabinets are handy things to have for those times when you fancy something a little bit different. A change is as good as a holiday as they say. Your guests, too, are sure to appreciate the selection that an addition like this can bring. That’s exactly why we’re going to take you through a crash course on stocking a selection to make any barman proud.

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  • Make Your Property Shine With These Wonderful Hacks
    Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    Make Your Property Shine With These Wonderful Hacks

    You have to make sure you do as much as possible to improve your home for the future and make it the best house on the street. This is something that can make a huge difference to the way you live your life, as well as the amount of money your home is worth in the future. Come up with ideas that are going to help you improve your property and make it stand out in a good way. (more…)

  • How to pest-proof your home the healthy way
    Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    How to pest-proof your home the healthy way

    Got a pest problem in your home? I’m lucky I just moved into a new build home so I don’t have any problems yet, but sure, in those old Amsterdam houses where I used to live in before we had all sorts of pest, mostly mice so make sure you prepared nevertheless. Here are a few ways in which you can help to keep the critters at bay.  (more…)

  • All You Need To Know If You Are A First Time Buyer
    Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    All You Need To Know If You Are A First Time Buyer

    Buying your first home should be exciting. However, with the increase in wage to house purchase ratio, the need for high interest mortgages is becoming ever more real. This can put an added strain on your finances if you aren’t careful and could result in added debt. However, if you focus on sticking to your budget (no matter how small this might be), you should be able to navigate the property market successfully. Consider your needs and wants, and draw up a list. When you are ready, begin your research and consider the sorts of areas that you are keen to put down roots.

    Purchasing a home is a massive commitment, and you will be taking out the largest loan you will ever have in your life. For seasoned renters, this means committing to one location and one property for the foreseeable future. Gone are the days of flitting from one humble abode to another on a whim. Now it’s time to put down roots and invest in an asset.

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