My poor garden is really suffering at the moment. We've had so much rain, and everything is waterlogged. The two lavender plants in soggy pots that I bought last year look are looking particularly sorry for themselves, I've tucked them up against a wall for some shelter and I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

The weeds have taken over too but I just can't face going out in ...

I keep all my unread books in a 'to be read' pile on my bedside table. I have a mixture of brand new books that I've purchased or received as gifts, second hand books from charity shops and online, books that I've borrowed from friends or family, and occasionally library books. I also have a slightly hidden 'to be read' collection on my Kindle - books that I've downloaded fre...

This is a collaborative postParquet flooring brings style and character to any room, but parents often wonder if it can handle the demands of family life. Children create unique challenges for home surfaces, from spills and dropped toys to constant foot traffic and playtime activities. Therefore, it makes sense to carefully evaluate whether this type of wood flooring meet...

After Christmas the house always begins to descend into chaos. Along with newly acquired items, being out of routine with everyone at home for a couple of weeks means that I really feel the need to get everything back under control. I always enjoy a declutter challenge to start the new year, but as I've already reduced things a lot over the last couple of years I didn't want ...

This is a collaborative postIn 2026, with so many advances in security measures emerging in the digital realm, it’s important to remember that physical security doors remain central to keeping all sorts of premises safe.Whether that’s internal fire doors in residential blocks or roller shutters in industrial units, keeping up with maintenance is crucial to keeping these s...