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The Salvage Sister – Piano Key Clock
Brighton born and bred Charis Williams (The Salvage Sister) is a designer and TV presenter who has featured on Channel 4's Fill Your House for Free and UKTV Home's The New Reclaimers. She says: "I see myself as an ambassador for reuse. I want to change people’s...
Choosing the right tradesman
Finding the right tradesman for a particular home improvement project might seem like an arduous job, but recent research by retailer B&Q found that the nation spent £1.6bn on fixing botched jobs in 2014 alone. Putting a bit of effort into your search can help avoid...
Making the most of your garden
Your garden should be a place where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy your surroundings all year round. If you have a lovely, inviting garden, you’ll feel better and want to spend more time in it. Estate agents and property experts have claimed that an attractive...
Garden design – Making the most of a small space
They say good things come in small packages, so why can’t the same be said for your garden? If your garden is not as big as you’d like, there’s still plenty you can do to transform it into a space to be proud of. It just needs a little bit of thought and planning....
Upcycling inspiration
Fancy having a go at upcycling, but need some ideas? Here are 5 suggestions to get you started. Teacup candles This great idea is a relatively simple way of using up old candles and gives a new use to a teacup and saucer which used to belong to a set. This would make...
Fill your home the smart way with used furniture!
Most of us are feeling the pinch brought on by the recession and rising fuel and food costs but in true British spirit we are overcoming the tightening purse strings by getting creative and embracing recycling and upcycling! The joy of upcycling and recycling is that...
How to keep your washing machine smelling fresh
No matter how hard we try to keep our appliances clean, dirt and grime will inevitably sneak back up on us. For an appliance as essential as a washing machine, this can become a major problem. If unchecked, smelly washing machines can lead to dirty, bacteria ridden...
What to do if you accidentally put your phone in the washing machine
Leaving something valuable or important in your clothes and putting them on wash is a nightmare, and for most of us (at some point or the other) important or valuable things have ended up in the wash to emerge worthless, damaged and soggy, So you can probably imagine...
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