Month: February 2020

A recent social media trend has been focused on cleaning. People are going mad for cleaning videos, product reviews and following influencers on Instagram who offer cleaning tips. It seems people are celebrating their love for organisation. There are now websites and blogs dedicated to the love of all things neat and tidy, such as ‘Things Neatly Organised’ and ‘Apartment Therapy’. If you’re a self-confessed neat freak, then you’ll find a wealth of images on Pinterest and Buzzfeed for example. So, what is it about a minimalistic lounge or pencils…

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Leaving your home and moving into a care home can be a very distressing time for both the elderly person and their family, but there are things you can do to make the experience easier and far less stressful. Image Credit Visit in Advance One of the best ways to get a feel for a care home is to visit in advance and speak to the staff and other residents about their experience. It is a good idea to visit at different times of the day and consider making an…

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Having an ant infestation is not the world’s worst pest problem and ants don’t generally do much real damage. Most species of ants in the UK are harmless and actually serve a useful purpose – such as soil aeration or controlling destructive pests such as aphids. However, having ants roam around the house is unpleasant, and they can occasionally spread undesirable bacteria. If your ant problem is particularly aggressive, the key is to target the queen ant, and this can be very tricky because nests are often very hidden behind…

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Making your home warmer and more comfortable is more important than you might think. This may sound obvious, but we need to live in an environment where there is consistent warm temperatures, good ventilation and natural light, all essential for maintaining good health. It is well known that mouldy, damp environments can cause a range of health problems such as; nasal congestion, sore throat, wheezing or cough, sore eyes and skin irritation. Image credit More seriously, those with immune system problems can experience bad infections, particularly in the lungs when…

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Getting used to new places is not always easy for anyone. As well as the new places, there are new faces and routines to contend with too when moving to a nursing home. The following are a few ideas to make you feel more at home: Bring along home comforts This could be anything from photos, music, to a favourite pillow – bring them with you. You may even be able to bring your favourite pieces of furniture. For Care homes in Somerset, visit a site like Notaro, popular Care…

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Topiary is said to have Roman origins, from approximately 44BC. Calvinus, an advisor to Caesar himself, is acknowledged for bringing topiary into Roman gardens. In letters from Pliny the Younger, a judge, described figures being cut into foliage, often in the form of animals, obelisks and inscriptions on the grounds of his villa in Tuscany. The 16th century Revival Throughout the 16th century, topiary was commonly seen in the form of parterre and knot gardens amongst the gardens of the rich, but also on a more modest scale in the…

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Purchasing an auction property requires a different legal process than when you buy a property through normal channels. In this article we take a look at the differences and the terminology. Image Credit Going, Going, Gone Once the hammer goes down on an auctioned property, the contract is considered binding. This is completely different to a normal purchase when the contract is only watertight once contracts are signed, leaving weeks when the conveyancer is doing his or her job, always with the possibility that it may fall through as nothing…

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With online business booming, more companies are finding themselves in need of courier services than ever before. These services operate in a competitive industry, and to secure as much business as possible, many couriers have branched out into offering a number of different services. These can include storage, warehousing and transport, operating both locally and internationally. Five different types of courier solutions are outlined below. Image Credit Warehousing Warehousing is a service intended to give companies a firmer grip of their goods and business. Included in this type of service…

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The amount of exercise required by your dog will depend on a number of factors, including breed, age, personality and health. A puppy will usually have more energy than an adult dog and will require more exercise over shorter periods. Image Credit A breed will influence the level of exercise A dog’s breed will heavily influence the level of exercise it requires. There are a number of breeds that are energetic, such as border collies, corgis, dalmatians and golden retrievers, which require more exercise than low-energy breeds such as bulldogs,…

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