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Cool your house down and save 40% on bills

July 23, 2022 By Editor Leave a Comment

Thermal blinds can help keep a house cool in summer

With UK temperatures soaring into the high thirties this week, many Brits are doing anything they can to keep their homes cool. As climate change is predicted to make these temperatures more common in the UK, it may be time to start preparing the home for slightly warmer summers. Did you know that there is…

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Choosing the Right Colours for Your Home

February 10, 2021 By Editor Leave a Comment

The colours you choose for your home decor can have an impact in various ways

Did you know that the colours you choose for your home decor could impact on your life in a variety of ways? Different colours can affect your moods in different ways – some making you feel more rejuvenated, motivated or calm, whilst others might make you feel cold, de-motivated or even depressed. Before you decide…

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How to remove scratches from glass

July 26, 2017 By Editor Leave a Comment

Discover how to remove scratches on a glass table

Chosen for its naturally reflective properties, glass is a material that suits all interior design styles and tastes. From the minimal to the traditional, glass is ideal for a wide variety of applications, from delicate glass-stained windows to toughened coffee table surfaces, but there is one issue that can detract from its beauty – surface…

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Six style secrets to steal from Airbnb

August 30, 2016 By Editor Leave a Comment

When looking for interior design inspiration, we tend to fall into the same old habits. We trawl the websites of department stores or flick through a magazine with last year’s advice recycled. Is it any wonder many of us feel our homes are lacking a little flair and that certain je ne sais quoi? It…

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Cleaning matters: Oreck Magnesium RS vacuum cleaner review

July 24, 2016 By Sara Walker Leave a Comment

Oreck Magnesium RS vacuum cleaner

While vacuuming not be at the top of everyone’s list of chores, most of us have to do it, and I’m always interested in anything that claims to make the job easier. I tried the Oreck Magnesium RS vacuum cleaner on behalf of Home Gems. Here’s how I got on. Who are Oreck? The brand name…

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