Archived entries for January 2010
Living with Builders - Our Guide to Coping with Home Improvement Work
16 January 2010
No matter how efficient the builders are and how much care is taken, construction can be a noisy and dust generating affair. From experience I know that in the good old days when the economy was booming, it was as rare as hens teeth to get your hands on a "reputable" builder and you were grateful that they could fit you into their schedule. Whilst this may be so, do not let them rule the roost; remember... Continue reading Living with Builders - Our Guide to Coping with Home Improvement Work
Confessions of a House Move - The Inside Story
16 January 2010
They say that moving house is one of the most stressful things that you do in your life. As a first time buyer trying to get on the first rung of the property ladder this year, I will be finding out if this is true over the next few weeks. After spending years watching house prices climb every month at a rate faster than it would ever be possible to save, the recent property price crash probably came... Continue reading Confessions of a House Move - The Inside Story
Eight Imaginative Ways to Save on Your Household Bills this Year
10 January 2010
The current cold snap has once again brought the issue of utility prices back into the spotlight. With most of us still worrying about paying our Christmas debts, the sub zero temperatures have placed extra strain on our already stretched budgets with boilers working overtime in their attempt to keep us and our families warm. The following are easy and imaginative ways to save on our bills that doesn't... Continue reading Eight Imaginative Ways to Save on Your Household Bills this Year