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Three Ways to Do Something Great for Your Local Environment

Spring is a great time to get outdoors and help your local environment. Here are three ways you could join in.   1.Join (or start) a clean-up group The idea of local clean-up groups is to help the environment by doing all those small jobs that local councils often don’t manage to do. Clean-up groups typically meet once a month. You can give as much or as little time as you like. Jobs done...

Frugal February is Here – Tips to Tighten Your Belt

As this month is Frugal February, now’s the time to take charge of your finances. Here are three tips to help you save and prosper. 1. If it’s a takeaway – walk away Steer clear of anything that’s a takeaway – whether it’s a coffee, sandwich or full meal. You can usually enjoy the same thing (maybe something even nicer) by making it yourself. February is a good month to...

Three Ideas to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space This Spring

Whether you have a cosy courtyard or a spacious garden, here are three ways to spruce up your outdoor space this spring. With the arrival of spring, now’s the time to get your garden ready for the joys of alfresco living. By making a few carefully considered changes, your outdoor space can work as another room of your home during the spring and summer months. It can be the perfect place for a...

Transform Your Kitchen for £300 or Less

How can sellers minimise the risk of their property sale falling through?  Here are some tips for keeping your sale on track. What exactly is a fall-through? A fall-through is a situation where typically a buyer has agreed to buy your home but pulls out before the sale becomes final. Why do fall-throughs happen? Sometimes, buyers change their minds, or there is a shift in their...

Three Things to Do This Weekend for a Great Garden This Year

Yippee, spring is just around the corner. That means now is the time to get planning and planting for a great garden this summer. Here are three planting ideas that will add a splash of colour and attract wildlife to your garden this year. All these ideas work just as well whether you’ve got a garden or pots, planters and window boxes. Lavender Lavender is one of those amazing garden plants...

Transform Your Kitchen for £300 or Less

You don’t have to spend thousands of pounds to give your kitchen a lift. Whether you're a landlord, homeowner or home seller, there are lots of ways to give your kitchen a refresh without spending a fortune. Here are some ideas on how to upgrade your kitchen for less than £300. 1. Paint Paint is the single most effective way to transform a kitchen. It’s cheap, easy and you can do it...

How to Make Cash Selling Your Unwanted Clothes Online     

With the online market for second-hand clothes booming, here’s how you can turn unwanted items in your wardrobe into cash. Selling second-hand items online is big business in the UK, with a quarter of Brits using digital marketplaces.* Gen-Zers do it the most. In the last three months of 2024, 53% of 18 to 25-year-olds sold belongings on platforms such as Depop and Vinted. The good news is that...

Money Can’t Buy You Love, So Try These Valentine’s Ideas Instead

Making someone feel special on Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to cost the earth. Here are ways to make an impression without breaking the bank. Show someone you care this Valentine’s Day without paying through the nose for flowers or a meal out. Here are some ideas for romantics on a tight budget and those who, like Janet Jackson, believe the best things in life are free. Cook up a...

Frugal February is Here – Tips to Tighten Your Belt

As this month is Frugal February, now’s the time to take charge of your finances. Here are three tips to help you save and prosper. 1. If it’s a takeaway – walk away Steer clear of anything that’s a takeaway – whether it’s a coffee, sandwich or full meal. You can usually enjoy the same thing (maybe something even nicer) by making it yourself. February is a good month to fill your own...

Three Tips to Help Neurodiverse Home Buyers and Sellers

According to Zoopla, almost two-thirds of neurodiverse people give up on buying a home.* Here are three tips to make the process easier and less stressful. 1. Decide what you want and don’t give up If you’re selling, take all the time you need; don’t be rushed. Ask estate agents for valuations. Then decide the minimum price you can or will accept and stick to it. If you’re buying, make a...

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