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How to Make Private Belongings Secure in Your Home

With gadgets, smart devices and home tech as well as jewellery, electronics and personal valuables to name just a few, we all have precious belongings in our homes. And we should all be proactive in keeping them protected.

It is estimated that a house burglary takes place every 106 seconds in the UK, and many are opportunistic thefts that could be prevented. We put together our top seven tips on how to make private belongings secure in your home and make it harder for someone to steal your valuables.

Ways To Style Your Dresser

Your chest of drawers plays a really big role in the aesthetic and decor of your room. If your dresser is in your bedroom it is probably the biggest piece of furniture aside from your bed. In the living room or the entryway, it may be an added touch to the decor already in the room. The great thing about dressers is that they are multifunctional. They can serve as great storage space as well as a way to add detail and eccentricity to the room it is in. Here are some steps you can take to style your dresser.

3 Main things to consider when reviewing your homeowner insurance

With the current economic situation, most people are eager to save more wherever they can, be it on groceries, car maintenance, housing, etc. That is why whenever there’s a price slash on any product, more people are likely to buy that product- even when it’s not a pressing need.

If your goal is to have sufficient coverage and the most affordable rate of home insurance, then you’re reading this article just in time because what you will have to do is a home insurance review.

4 Mistakes to Avoid at all Costs When You Buy Your First Family Home

Buying your first home is one of the most important moments in your life, and a dream come true for many. However, it is an area in which relatively few of us are prepared, and mistakes can cost us in a variety of ways. Here are 4 mistakes people make when buying their first family home. We’ll also explain how to avoid making these mistakes yourself.

Innovative Ways to Keep Your Furniture

Innovative Ways to Keep Your Furniture Looking Fresh and Interesting

Furniture is expensive, so unsurprisingly most people find themselves unable to renew it as often as they would like. As a result, many homeowners struggle to keep their home looking as fresh and modern as they would like to. Fortunately, if you think outside of the box there are actually quite a few affordable ways for you to update the furniture in your home.

Epson ET-4550 EcoTank Printer Review

Looking for a low cost to run printer with ink that could last you for at least two years? Then check out this Epson ET-4550 EcoTank printer! This is Epson’s new EcoTank series printers that break new ground with their ultra-low cost per page and ease of use. They are designed for homes, home offices and small offices where low-cost printing is the number one priority. As a SAHM, I love saving so I regularly print vouchers/coupons to save on my groceries and other items! Also with blogging, I often have to print documents to sign, so this is definitely great for me.

Chinese interior tips for your UK home

Although living in the UK can be a lot of fun, sometimes the fusty old British interior design scheme can leave a little to be desired. So for anyone who’s looking to update their interiors with a few Chinese themes, here are some ideas.

HOME Digital HD Release & Printables

Did you know that HOME Digital HD has been available to download since 13th July? We were so excited and have download it. This will be great to watch on iPad/tablet especially we are out and about to keep the children entertain!

To celebrate the release of HOME, we have launched our HOME-themed party at home! Both of my children were very busy decorating their ‘hovercar’ with lots of stickers, balloons and even install a slushy machine in it!

DreamWorks’ HOME Toy & Movie Review

This coming 20^th March 2015, prepare for a cute alien invasion coming to the big screen in the UK! In celebration of the animated DreamWorks Movie release of HOME, Flair have release a huge range of toys to bring the magic to your home. The toy collection features all the recognisable characters such as Oh, Tip and Captain Smek, helping your little one to create their very own magical BOOV story!

We had all watched the trailer at the cinema and have been eagerly anticipating this! If you haven’t seen the trailer, watch it here.

Hillarys Ideal Home Show and their New 2014 Collection

Last Thursday, the lovely people from Hillarys had invited me to attend their event at the Ideal Home Show and after show party.

4 top tips for making your home more energy efficient

With the cold weather upon us, here are some top tips to be more energy efficient and reduce your carbon footprint:

1. Solar Panels

Have you considered installing solar panels? This is a great option if you are not looking to move in the short to medium term. Once installed, the solar panel system will drastically cut your electricity bills. Your system maybe eligible for the government backed Feed-In Tariffs which means you get paid for the electricity you generate (whether you use it or not) and if you have a surplus of electricity, you can sell it back to the grid. Solar panels come in different types which can generate more or less power. Find out more about solar panels here: BayWa r.e. Renewable Energy

Appliances Direct Dehumidifiers

Have you ever thought what the purpose of a dehumidifier is, when will you need it and how to choose one?

A dehumidifier is a machine that removes moisture from the interior air of a room and maintains the room’s humidity levels through a humidistat. Ideal relative humidity levels in British homes is 50 to 55%. Air which is too dry can cause dry skin and create static shocks around the house. Too much moisture can encourage mould and allergen growth leading to risks of health problems and can cause damage to the house.