An OCD mom raising a precocious toddler.
We’re used to the idea of making our living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms ever more comfortable, with soft cushions, throws and pillows, as well as soft lighting and over-sized sofas. The bathroom, however, is often thought of as a hard, cold and even sterile place. You go in, perform your ablutions under harsh, downward …
Your AGA is almost a member of the family – on cold days you look forward to coming home to it, it dries your clothes, it cooks your meals and it envelopes the house in a steady, warm embrace. In return for this tireless service, you should take great care of your AGA to make …
If you’ve just installed your brand new engineered wooden flooring, you’re probably really impressed by how amazing it looks and you’re wondering how to keep it looking that way. One advantage that engineered flooring has over solid wood is that it isn’t as prone to the expansion and contraction that causes warping in solid wooden …
Do you find it difficult to keep your home clean and tidy? If this is the case, it may be time to start decluttering your home. However, if you decide to do this, it has to be an ongoing process because a wide range of household items can quickly build up again in your home …
Art can add a burst of life and personality into a room, which can create a beautiful interior style. Good lighting can, therefore, maximize the effect of artwork in interior design. Read our top tips on the many ways you can highlight artwork within the home. Natural Light Nothing quite beats natural light for highlighting …
Show how proud you are of your home by maintaining the exterior. Neighbors, buyers and strangers alike pass by your house and judge how it looks from the street. Make sure they’re raving about yours and that you have nothing to worry about. Do this by paying attention to the appearance of the outside of …
There are two main factors to take into consideration when choosing a TV stand – the size of the TV and the location where you are going to put it. You should not make a final decision unless you are certain of these two factors. In regards to the size of the TV, measure it …
Since you were a child, you’ve probably imagined what your dream home will be like. Maybe it has a huge garden, with wild flowers and beds of roses. Maybe it’s located in an incredible location, like the penthouse suite in a huge city, or right next to the ocean. Or perhaps it’s somewhere near your …
You may not have considered it, but your garden contains a lot of valuable equipment that could easily be stolen. Not only do you have the lawnmower, but all your tools, furniture barbecue, and other things. That is why it is important that your garden is safe and secure from theft. You should secure your …
Redecorating a child’s bedroom is both highly exciting and very stressful. You want to do the best you possibly can, but sometimes your child’s imagination runs away too much for your budget and your decorating abilities. Decorating on a budget is always tricky, but doing so for a child is even harder. You want them …
Everyone looks forward to the summer: the gorgeous weather, the light evenings, the endless barbecues, the beach trips and the swimming pools. However, when it’s time to go to sleep, that’s when the struggles begin. Hot, stuffy rooms and sweaty, sticky bedsheets make bedtime awful, and don’t produce an environment that makes sleep come easily. …
If you have ever had to sit in a hot park with a fussy toddler, you know how relieving it can be to go back indoors where there is a working air conditioner. Although they can’t always explain why they are cranky and uncomfortable, if you can see your toddler beginning to sweat it is …