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Crime rates increase by around 20% during the holiday season, especially Christmas. And this includes home invasions. So here are some tips to help secure your home this year. Burglar forcing door lock with crowbar – Image Courtesy of Pexels Make Entry Difficult in the First Place 80% of intruders will come through the front door, backdoor or windows. Some aren’t as strong as they appear, and a well-equipped burglar can make easy work of even uPVC windows. So you need to ensure it isn’t worth their time since intruders want to do their job as quickly as possible. The longer they are at your home, the higher the chance they will be caught. So make it hard for them. Door and window security screens…

Running a household is far from easy, but it can be done, and luckily, the effort contributes to your living standards and helps you feel more nourished and relaxed in your day to day. That said, it’s important to keep a keen eye on the various maintenance requirements of your house, because a small issue can sometimes lead to a bigger one. Pexels – CC0 License A dripping tap now may seem harmless but could indicate a larger plumbing issue that turns into a large leak, and that can be tiresome to deal with. So, in order to save yourself the cost and emotional distress of having to deal with an annoying issue you weren’t preparing for, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound…

Any parent will tell you that the job they’re doing isn’t the easiest thing in the world. It’s probably the best thing they’ll ever do, but it’s not always a walk in the park. You have to make sure you’re looking after your kids and that they’re okay every single day. There are no real days off. Even when you do get a little time for yourself, you still worry that things are okay and that everything is in order. You have many purposes as a mom or dad, and this job lasts until you are no longer breathing.  https://unsplash.com/photos/R-LK3sqLiBw  Your home is obviously a huge part of making life perfect for a family. You have to make sure everything is in the right place…

Renovating is a brilliant way to overhaul the look of your home and make better use of space and it can also add value. If you’re looking for ways to enhance your home, here are some ideas to inspire you.  Image credit: https://www.pexels.com/photo/gray-standard-color-book-near-green-eraser-159045/   Converting an attic or basement Many people find that they outgrow their homes. If you’ve had more children, or you’re working from home and you need more space, you don’t have to move house. One option to explore is to convert an attic or basement. Attic rooms are ideal for home offices, dens for teenagers, art and music rooms and exercise studios. Basements make fantastic kitchen diners, bars, home gyms, guest suites and playrooms. If you have a loft or basement…

When your home smells bad, it can drive you crazy. Not only do you want to get to the root of the problem so you can eliminate it, but you can also feel uneasy about inviting friends over in case they sport the stink, and if your child is sensitive to smell, it can really upset them too. Pixabay – CCO Licence   If your home smells right now, and you’re not sure why, here are a few things that could be causing the pong:   Trash cans   How often do you take your trash cans out? Even if they are not full, food can start to riot and cause s terrible stench, which is why they should be your first port of call…