It’s the house itself that accounts for the bulk of the property’s value, but the outdoor areas aren’t nothing. In fact, in the UK, studies have shown that usable outdoor space can account for up to 20% of the property’s value, and it’s even higher in areas where…
In most homes, the garden isn’t in use throughout the whole year. When the summer sun dips down and it gets cold and rainy outside, we tend to leave the garden until the spring rolls back round. But it’s in this period that we can get the most…
It’s natural to end up renting a house or an apartment for years on-end before you’re able to buy one of your own. But, that doesn’t mean you’ll want to wait that long to feel like you have something of your own. You’ll want to make a rental…
Every parent will be well in tune with the morning chaos that comes from having a family. Shoes magically disappear, costs pile up on the floor, and school bags somehow get left behind. The result usually means stress, raised voices, and often being late. Photo by note thanun…
Given how much time you spend there and how much they cost, it’s reasonable to expect that you should love your property. That, alas, isn’t always the case. Some homeowners have a more complicated relationship with their properties. If you’re in that boat, then fear not, because there…
Getting a house for your family is a big deal, it’s a big change and a big step for everyone. You picture the kids running around the backyard, picking out their bedrooms, and maybe even fighting over who’s going to get the biggest room, but there are other…
When you’re designing a garden, you might have a few different priorities in mind. Curb appeal matters a lot to those who like an aesthetically pleasing home, and you might want to make sure it’s a place that the family can use and have fun, too. However, the…
Are you planning to sell your home sometime soon? If your home is going to be put on the market, then you need to start making changes to your home that will help you boost the asking price. You might not be able to afford any massive changes…
Mobility challenges are a lot more common than we think. In fact, across the UK, millions of people are affected by a range of mobility issues that have direct consequences on their daily routines. Nearly 1 person in four has a form of long-term disability, some of which…
Homes have a way of surprising you, and not always in the good way… The cupboard door that suddenly won’t shut, the tap that starts dripping in the middle of the night, the heating that gives up on the coldest day of the year, we all know about…