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We all know that a leaking tap, blocked drain, or loss of hot water whilst you’re trying to wrangle three children through a busy morning routine of breakfast, teeth-brushing and school prepping is every mom’s nightmare. Thankfully, there are a few things you can add to your mum arsenal to prevent plumbing issues turning your morning, afternoon, or evening, into a disaster.  Prevention is better than cure There are several things you can do to prevent plumbing emergencies in your home. Regularly changing washers, and inspecting and maintaining taps and fittings will go a long way to preventing leaks, but also make your tapware last longer.  Applying foam pipe insulators overexposed lines can prevent them from expanding and contracting as the weather changes, reducing the…

The holiday season is a great time to think about creating some new memories with your family. However, if you’re not prepared, then it can leave you feeling stressed and disorganized. Now that we’re in November, you’ve got enough time to focus on some key areas of getting your home ready for the holidays. Then when the time comes, it will be much simpler and easier to just get the decorations ready. So whether you’ll be with family for the holidays or not, here are some of the ways that you can get things ready at home. image Declutter the home There is something that is really satisfying about having a declutter of the home before the holidays. There can be a lot of extra…

As the first frost of winter begins to set in, figuring out how to prepare your family home for the harsh weather that’s about to head your way should start to become a main priority. Failing to implement a few beneficial changes and adaptations around your property could mean that you feel the icy chill inside the comfort of your home, hiking up your heating bill and encouraging coughs and colds to take hold. Luckily, it needn’t be as difficult as you might think to prepare your property for winter, as there are a few key areas in which you can focus your efforts to ensure you can maintain a warm, weatherproof home. So, if you would like to find out more, then read on…

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels When you moved into your home, you loved having extra space to put your own mark on and grow your family.  Fast forward a few years and a couple of children and suddenly your home is becoming a bit cluttered and crowded. Moving house isn’t always an option, either because you love your neighborhood or you don’t have the budget to upscale.  Yet for many people, the answer is right there, attached to their home. The garage. It can be a cheaper option and can add value to your property if you decide to sell it.  Modern cars are so much bigger today, that they don’t even fit very well in many garages. Instead, we leave our cars on the…

Everyone loves the idea of moderately spending when it comes to home expenses. And with many DIY demonstrations on the internet today, people prefer to try things like maintenance checks on their own to cut down on their costs. Whether you are looking to be the perfect stay at home mom or homemaker, some of these maintenance checks pose a danger to your wellbeing. Additionally, no matter how keen you are to get stuck in, do not overlook the years of experience and qualifications held by professionals such as electricians. That said, let’s take a look at four maintenance checks you shouldn’t do by yourself. Faulty electrical wiring Image Credit Anything that involves electricity requires being careful. Therefore, electrical wiring checks should be done by…