Image Everyone wishes they didn’t have to rely on companies to make their home livable. No matter what you do, you’ll always need heating, freshwater and electricity. In this day and age, the topic of self-reliant homes is hotter than ever. With many green energy […]
Image Money worries are something that affect so many people. In fact, at some point or other, pretty much everyone will suffer stress caused by their financial situation. But if you find that you are perpetually losing sleep because of money, then getting better control […]
For many homeowners looking to purchase a second property, renting out their primary residence can seem like an attractive proposition. But buying, maintaining and even selling a buy to let property can be more expensive than many people realize and landlords now also have a […]
We all know deep down that the future is uncertain. While we can plan for particular outcomes, reality and chaos have a habit of throwing our lives off track, ensuring that we end up somewhere we never expected to be. While it is the universal […]
No one wants to have to deal with pests, but if we don’t take the right steps to pest-proof the home, it’s only a matter of time before they get in. And once you have them, it can be a very uncomfortable experience for everyone. […]
Raby Castle is a pretty magical place to visit but even more so at Christmas time. Set in 200 acres of parkland, the castle dates back to the 14th century. As you drive into the estate you can’t help but be impressed by its magnificence. […]
There is no denying that pets are great for mental health, but not just for adults – for children too. From the gentleness of horses to the walks and peace you can find with dogs. There have long been reports of how positive the effects […]
We were invited to the opening weekend of Seven Stories special event centred around the Christmas classic picture book The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits […]
Every single parent around the country both dreads and looks forward to the day that their child goes to university. It’s not that they don’t want them to go; it’s the idea that they will be living away from them that hurts their heart. It’s […]
It’s a running joke between parents that teenagers become somewhat difficult to deal with for a few years, and we often talk about “surviving“ the teenagers, as we would’ve spoken about surviving the terrible twos when the very same children were still toddlers. But there […]
