As the days grow shorter and summer flowers begin to fade, many gardens can start to look a little bare. However, autumn doesn’t have to mean the end of vibrant colour in your outdoor space. September is the perfect time to plant flowers that thrive in cooler weather, ensuring your garden remains bright and beautiful …
Your Complete Back to School Checklist and Win a Papermate Bundle!
The summer holidays, a glorious six-week stretch of late mornings, ice creams, and questionable screen time, are drawing to a close. As the scent of autumn (and parental relief) fills the air, it’s time to tackle the annual back-to-school scramble. Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the mountain of things to buy, label, and organise? Don’t …
15 Budget Kitchen Updates That Actually Make a Difference
Your kitchen doesn’t need a complete overhaul to look amazing. Small changes can transform your space without emptying your bank account. These budget kitchen remodel ideas will help you create the kitchen you’ve always wanted for less money than you think. Most homeowners spend between £15,000 and £30,000 on kitchen renovations. But what if you …
How to Share Family Chores Fairly (Without Starting a War)
Nobody dreams of spending their weekend scrubbing toilets or folding endless piles of laundry. Yet somehow, these tasks keep piling up, and tensions can rise when family members feel like they’re doing more than their fair share. Sound familiar? If you’re tired of being the household’s designated cleaner, or if you’re dealing with family members …
5 Exercises to Improve Your Tennis Performance
It’s summertime, and that is usually followed by a hyperfixation on tennis, as we are blessed with several tournaments during the warmer months here in the UK. We’ve certainly still got Wimbledon on the mind after the recent final, and it’s inspired many of us to pick up a racket and start trying to get …
How to Keep Flies Out of Your Home (Top Tips That Actually Work)
Flies can turn a peaceful home into an annoying battleground. Between the frustrating buzzing and the health risks they pose, it’s no wonder so many people want to keep flies as far away as possible. The good news? While they might be persistent, they’re no match for a properly prepared household. This guide will give …
Sunny and Safe: Essential Tips for Protecting Your Employees in the Summer Heat
Summer is a season many look forward to, with longer days, sunshine, and a more relaxed atmosphere. However, for businesses and employers, it also brings the responsibility to ensure that staff remain safe and comfortable amid rising temperatures. Heat can affect concentration, productivity, and, most importantly, health. Protecting employees from the risks associated with summer …
Are Heating Oil Tanks Bad for the Environment? Here’s the Truth
When it comes to keeping your home warm and cosy during winter, heating oil tanks might be your go-to option. But as society becomes more eco-conscious, many of us have started asking the big questions. Are heating oil tanks harming the environment? Should you be worried about how they impact your carbon footprint, and are …
How to Keep Your Vegetable Garden Safe from Pests
There’s nothing more frustrating than nurturing a vegetable garden, only to have it ransacked by pests. One moment, you’re envisioning crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy carrots, and the next, it looks like a buffet has been laid out for insects, rabbits, and other unwelcome guests. But don’t give up on your dreams of homegrown …
How Efficient Is Your Call Handling? 10 Tips to Improve Business Operations
Effective call handling is a cornerstone of smooth business operations. Whether you’re managing a small enterprise or a growing company, the way you handle incoming and outgoing calls can influence customer satisfaction, staff productivity, and even your bottom line. Many organisations are discovering the value of reviewing their processes and, in some cases, partnering with …