Yes, the day for thanking your father has passed. But why does that mean you stop getting him presents? Besides, his birthday may be just around the corner. You may need to start thinking of gift ideas again. Or, perhaps you completely forgot about your dad this year, and you need to make it up pronto. Well, as always, hindsight is a wonderful thing. We have got gift ideas your dad will love. We are catering for everyone here. Whether you have no money or are rolling in the dough,...
Let’s face it. Kids and pets wreck our beautiful homes quicker than we can fix them up again! They do say that you shouldn’t own anything you truly cherish if you have a family. The cost of insurance does creep up rather a lot when you have family and pets too. But there are clever ways you can decorate your home that will help your furniture and fittings last just that little bit longer. Here are my tips for childproofing your house against damage and spills: Leather –...
No matter how hard you try and keep your wooden furniture safe from scratches, stains and water, accidents will always happen. You may be wondering, How do I refresh my old cedar chest? How do I fix my dining room table? How do I revive my sitting room chairs? Thankfully, there are some easy fixes. Read on to find out how to repair damaged wood in no time at all. Credit Prevention Before we start on repairs, let’s talk about prevention. Coasters, trays and patterned tablecloths...
As a father, I do not have as much time to myself as when I was a young man bursting with too much youth and even more testosterone. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love being a dad, and when my life with my family finally started, I was pretty much satisfied- however, I do need some play time in order to work off the stress and make sure that my attitude as positive as possible with my family. ...
Anyone who has children knows how hard it can be to find the storage space to house all their hundreds and thousands (or so it seems) toys. Here’s how to solve the issue. Have a Clear Out Children can be pretty stubborn when it comes to clinging on to their old toys. But as they get older, they grow out of certain toys and have no use for them anymore. Talk to your child and persuade them to get rid of the ones they don’t use anymore. This’ll free up a lot of...
As far as hobbies go, DIY is a pretty constructive one. Now DIY is a very broad term. It can range from light construction all the way to fixing your car. All so long as you do it yourself! Why do people do it themselves? For the satisfaction of being capable enough to complete the task, and to save having to call someone else out to do it for them. Image credit What keeps people interested in DIY though? Why has it become a phenomenon? Are people trying to prove themselves,...
When thinking of the perfect garden for your family, if your first thought was ‘huge trampoline on the lawn’ then you might need a little help in the design stakes. There is nothing with a trampoline, they can be a lot of fun for everyone but not if they take up all of the available space in your garden. A family garden is a bit like a single parent: it has to wear a great many hats and be everything to everyone. It sounds like an impossible task but it can be done, and...
picture source If you are popular then you might not think there are essential phone numbers out there that you don’t have. No, not that attractive girl you spotted for the first time in the pub. These phone numbers are more important; they are the numbers which can get you out of any pickle. Everyone has been there. You somehow get yourself into a situation that you can’t get out of, and end up spending the rest of the day in a mood because it has been ruined. It isn’t...
image credit: Dailymail Securing your home is a big deal. Your home should be the safest place you know, and you should never feel vulnerable there. More importantly, you don’t want to put your family at risk. As a result, you need invest in home security to make sure your house is like a castle – impenetrable. Securing your home is expensive if you want the best equipment, and who wouldn’t when it comes to the safety of you and your loved ones? However, there are ways...
They say that the family room is the heart and soul of any home, so why not make the most of the space by making it as light and airy as you can. There are lots of ways that you make the room brighter, and cheerier and we share some of them here with you. Paint your ceiling a bright colour Have you ever noticed how much bigger the sky seems when it is a bright and sunny day? You can achieve a similar effect by painting your ceiling a bright colour, or even white. As well as helping...
