With Christmas rolling upon us like a giant out-of-control snowball, plans and preparations for the festive season are in full effect, ie. mass panic shopping and manic decorating. Parents, siblings and in-laws are getting ready to land on your...
When do you put your Christmas decorations up? Are you someone who has the fairy lights twinkling away in November or do you wait until mid-December before reluctantly propping a little artificial tree against the living room wall for a last...
While some may get sentimentally attached to those battered confections of tinsel and glitter that are hauled out every year for holiday decorations, traditional festive ornaments can become so shabby that sentiment has to give way to reason...
TVs are getting bigger and bigger, and while it can be convenient to watch something on your phone or tablet while you’re in an endless queue waiting to renew your drivers license, there’s no better way to watch a movie than curled up on the...
If you’re thinking of a home improvement project in the form of a conservatory, you may be thinking about starting it in the New Year. After all, what could be worse than more hassle this time of year? You’ve already got the dread of ‘is the...
Growing up in 1980s North East England, we did not have pumpkins at Halloween. We followed the Irish jack-o’-lantern folktale and Halloween tradition of hollowing out a turnip. Rather, our parents would carve it for us because believe me...
With Halloween creeping up on the horizon, it’s about time to get into the “spirit” of the season (all puns fully intended, sorry). Whether you’re in the midst seeking Halloween decorations for a small get together with...
In just a few weeks’ time, ghosts, witches and zombies will be wandering the streets looking to terrorise the neighbourhood. No, this isn’t an episode of The Walking Dead – it’s Halloween of course! If you’re planning on throwing a spooky...
When winter is coming it’s a good idea to start preparing your garden for the colder months ahead. While you may not be able to sit out and bask in the summer sun, there’s still many ways you can use your garden in winter. Here, you’ll...
Now that fall is here and the weather is progressively getting cooler, it’s time to tick off a variety of tasks around the yard that will help your lawn and gardens to stay looking their best during the coming months. Read on for some jobs you...