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Leather furniture care and maintenance
When you finally find your forever home, and start to choose key items to place in your living space, how often do you consider leather furniture. And as a homeowner you may have worried about investing in leather but fear…
Eco-friendly Buildings for your Backyard
There are many reasons that homeowners suddenly decide to build another structure in their garden or backyard. Sometimes you just need more space or a quiet space away from the busyness at home. Increasingly people are looking at building eco-friendly…
A Working Dog Parents Guide to Puppy Ownership
Have you ever hoped to own a puppy but hesitated about becoming dog parents? There may be various reasons for your hesitation. Read on to learn about the joys and an easy guide to becoming a pet owner. Then when…
Do Aquarium Fish Need to Be Entertained?
Pets come in all shapes and sizes, and some pet owners simply prefer fish. But how do you keep aquarium fish at home healthy. Experts say that is more than simply clean water, regular feeding and a good filter. You…
How to Improve Home Water Quality
Many of us take home water quality for granted. As home owners or simply urbanites who live in developed countries we turn on our taps at home and imply expect clean water to come pouring out. Yet in reality we…
Student rental housing – How should a student choose
Do you have a student in the family? Are they preparing to leave home for the first time? As a parent and homeowner you will have an opinion on where they live when they are away from home for the…
Keep your unoccupied rental property safe
Those who invest in properties for holiday or vacation rentals often start because there is a desire to invest. As a homeowner and an investment property owner you need to ensure you manage the properties carefully to minimise the risks.…
Skin care while travelling – Dos and Don’ts
As all long term travellers know personal care and maintenance can go out of the window as you go from one place to the next. With long term housesitters who love to travel this challenge can be exacerbated by the…
Understanding the EU 90/180 Rule: Guidelines for Travellers
As a British passport holder and a second homeowner with a property in Europe you may already be aware of the EU 90/180 Rule. Whether you were familiar with the Schengen Rules before Brexit transfer on 1st January 2021 or…