Tips for living with teenagers
Although it may have been a long time ago, we were all teenagers once. Amid constant emotional and physical changes, being a teenager is a...
Things to do on your first day in your new home
Being handed the keys to a brand-new home is an exciting and unforgettable moment. However, once the sales team leave you to settle into...
Technology that'll make home life easier
Despite some well-publicised challenges, technology can be hugely beneficial around the home. Putting aside the regular media coverage of...
How to throw a dinner party
Dinner parties are an equally effective way of introducing people to a new home, a new partner or new housemates. To older readers, they...
A guide to multi-generational living
Like a number of supposedly modern trends, the recent rise in multi-generational living traces its origins back to the Victorian age. In...
How to ensure your décor doesn't date
Home interior design is very personal and subjective, and yet it tends to be heavily influenced by trends and fashions. Over the decades,...
What are EPCs?
You might have encountered the words Energy Performance Certificate when looking to buy or rent a house, without fully understanding what...
What to do in your old home on your last day
Amid the excitement of moving to a new home, the importance of leaving your old property in presentable condition shouldn't be overlooked....
Do's and don'ts for a new nursery
Starting a family is a key milestone in life, and it’s easy to get carried away with the excitement of planning for a new arrival....
How to attract birds to your garden
It’s easy to overlook the mental and emotional benefits of outside space, yet even a brief exposure to the natural world can be hugely...
Alternatives to paint and wallpaper
When you move into a brand-new Cruden home, you might not notice how pristine the walls are with so many other features vying for...
How to block out sound
Soundproofing is something few homeowners or tenants give any consideration to, until they find themselves listening to unwanted sounds....