June 2013

The older the house, the bigger the renovation. Many home renovators enjoy older homes because of their great “skeletons”; the framework is more solid, and the infrastructure can give way to charming little quirks, such as antique cabinets or dumbwaiters, that were prevalent in older times. However, older homes are also more dangerous to renovate. Substances such as asbestos and lead were once...

One of the best ways to make moving easier is simply to not move all of your things. If you have a lifetime worth of clutter accumulated in your home and are moving on to new pastures, you should see this as an opportunity to let go of some unwanted items. There are some fairly creative ways to do this, including donating clothing to charity, selling DVDs online, and making your friends’ day with some...

Selling your home privately could save you money.  Given the new tax on the £2m plus homes it means those looking to sell at the high-end of the market may need to consider an alternative approach.  They may wish to sell their home without an estate agent if they want to try to save money. Selling your home privately could save you a serious amount of money Looking at the £2m plus homes they are now...

  A new move should mean a new start to your bills When it’s time to switch houses, there’s a lot to get through. However, this fresh start should also be an exciting time for you and perhaps an encouragement to get your financial house in order as well. You can start by re-evaluating how much you spend on electricity, gas, and water because reorganising your bills could not only give you a...

Do you want to write about your city, write about your town or write about your village as a place to live?  We are looking for people to write about the areas they live in across the UK.  So if you are interested about writing about your city, town or village as an area to live in please contact us. We will offer free advertising to freelancers, local businesses or community groups willing to write...

Most people when selling their house will rush out to the nearest estate agent to try and get their home straight on the market, but also straight into the stress of what it means to deal with an outside source controlling the sale. Selling your own home, however, can be less stressful and because you are in control, the sale can go at your own pace and patience can be reserved. The process isn’t...