When it comes to decorating your kitchen there are many different aspects to consider. Obviously there’s the more practical stuff, like where can you install the sink, who is going to grout your tiles and how long will it take to get everything connected to the water mains. Then there’s the fun stuff – picking
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For many years while on Holiday, I would stay at a hotel and I would have a great time. When I met my last girlfriend, she suggested that we rent a home vs staying in a hotel. I’m not quick to change my routine but I gave into her demands. We used a property finder
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Rugs are among the oldest household items that have been in use since the 5th century, and continue to be used to this date. All what has happened to rugs is how they are designed and manufacturing techniques. To the untrained eye, differentiating the key differences between traditional and contemporary rugs can be very hard,
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In recent decades, laminate, vinyl and tiled flooring have been the top choices for bathrooms. They supposedly create the modern, minimalist look that so many people crave, making them firm favourites when it comes to interior design. But how many people consider the downsides of laminated flooring when decorating a new bathroom? How many people
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The Great British Bake Off takes centre stage in our house. It’s a culinary delight in every way and normally leads to my little girl and I donning our aprons, recreating a recipe and making a mother and daughter afternoon tea fit for the queen, well maybe not the queen but needless to say the
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One of the world’s oldest and most exclusive golf clubs, St Andrews has been associated with many internationally renowned golfing champions. Founded in 1843, it runs five tournaments each year, and is in the picturesque medieval town of St Andrews, pictured, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, and also where Prince Wiliiam met Kate
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Unless you’ve been out of the country or hiding under a rock for the last couple of months, it will have been difficult to avoid The Great British Bake Off. Whether it’s being discussed on social media or taking over our television screens every Wednesday evening, the good-natured baking contest has secured a place in
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The attractions of having a wet room as opposed to a conventional shower are becoming more and more apparent. They can offer a sleeker and often more practical alternative to the conventional shower and bathroom. What is a Wet Room? It’s basically a shower room that is fully open and tiled, and dispenses with the
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There are so many things to think about when updating your kitchen, from costs and appliances to the design and layout. Your worktops are a crucial consideration when renovating this key room of the house, complementing your décor and providing a space where you can cook and entertain in style. But when faced with multiple
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With summer here, your home is experiencing some serious changes in terms of the weather it must contend with. Each season is characterized by certain extremes, whether those extremes are in temperature, precipitation, or some combination thereof; regardless of what extremes your house faces, you can be sure that it is experiencing some wear and
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As the maker of some of the finest bone china in England, we often get the question, what makes bone china special? In other words, how is it different from fine china? Both types of china can look similar to the untrained eye, and the similarities are often exploited by china-makers with lower standards. There
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There is a distinct difference between people who suffer with food allergies and those who have a food intolerance. By understanding the differences, it will enable you to see if either you or any member of your family suffer from a health issue that is food related. Here are the top indicators to look out
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