If there’s a square inch of space available in our houses, we humans seem to have an innate ability to fill it. And it’s nice that we can have all of this stuff. The problem is that we can become overwhelmed by it. And it can be intrusive. Sometimes we feel like we need to…
Decorating your home can be a really fun way to express yourself and improve your surroundings, but the interior design world moves pretty fast, and so it can pay to research the latest trends and advancements before you plan your latest project. At the moment, one thing that is big news in home decorating is…
If you’re planning a party for a friend or family member, and you’re determined that it will be a party to remember, you’re probably feeling a little stressed about all the details that you need to remember. Whether you’re the type who likes to write everything down and consider yourself super organised, or your idea…
We’ll bet you’ve never really thought much about how sit on your sofa – whether you sprawl out and claim your space, stick to your own side or express yourself a little more creatively, this quiz will tell you what your “position” is. Distinctive Chesterfields have created the Karma Sofa quiz based around the ever…
One of the biggest trends in the garden design sphere in the past year or so is the use of artificial grass to create beautiful, realistic looking lawns. If you were thinking artificial grass was just that cartoonish-ly green stuff you see on sports fields and tennis courts, then you may well be amazed by…
The days of arranging our lives around the entertainment we love are long over. Thank goodness! These days piling the family in front of the television or taking time to read is something we’ve been conditioned to see as simple fun or even frivolous and best left until we’ve finished all of the important work…
As climate change impacts the earth, any countries are having ridiculously hot summers and warmer-than-normal winters. And when you go outside and you’re immediately covered in sweat it can be tempting to just stay inside in the air conditioning. If you’re worried about being bored this spring and summer, here are some fun ways to…
There is nothing messier than a bird’s nest of wires, scattered all over the room. While going wireless whenever possible can provide a very functional solution to the problem, in some cases it is simply not an option. Organising a TV station without wires, for example, is impossible. So, here are some simple tips on…
Creating a website to share family photos is a great way to let people see how you and those close to you are doing. It is important to make the site the right way, or you might end up putting a lot of time and effort into it, just for the site to go nowhere….
Looking for a new place to live is very exciting indeed, and you’ll be well aware that if you’re moving far from where you currently live, you’ll have to think about a little bit more than just the house or flat itself. There are all kinds of things about the area that might change your…