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Whether it is a house for you, your family member, or a close friend; due to aging or other health conditions; getting around can be difficult. Here are some tips for making a home more accessible. It is important to have a space that is enjoyable for everyone. Don’t Forgot Outdoor Space Many people concentrate on indoor spaces but an accessible garden or yard can be just as crucial, fresh air is proven to be good for you. So when thinking about making a yard more accessible, you want to start with a hard flat path, that prevents slipping, tripping…

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Looking to sell your home for more this year? There are a few things that can be done that will improve the value that it will fetch on the open market. Check them out below, apply them, and reap the benefits of a bidding war that will drive your earnings well above asking price. 1) De-clutter your home Having a beautiful house in a sought after neighborhood might seem all you need to get an excellent price for your property. However, if suitors tour it with tonnes of magazines on the coffee table, baby toys scattered on the carpet, and…

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Our homes are a special place for our heart, and we’d all love to add a personal touch to them. Our homes are meant to be cosy, our favourite hiding habitat and maybe reflect our identity. Nothing does this better than decorating it yourself. Go shopping buy curtains you like, or get that gorgeous chair. Sometimes it’s best to do away with the colour pallet rules and themed ideas. A lot of online retail stores also offer some beautiful furniture and decor accessories, Mobikwik coupons only make it better. But if you’d still like to do things yourself here are…

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The United Kingdom’s population grew by 6.4‰ in the last year, the largest population growth in the whole of the European Union. While this might sound like quite a large figure in total, regional growth is incredibly uneven with cities and towns in the South growing considerably quicker than the rest of the UK. Places such as London and both the South West and South East regions saw their population grow by an average of 11.3%. In comparison, areas outside the South only experienced an average population growth of 5.5%. Furthermore Northampton and Cardiff were the only cities outside the…

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Are you tired of that old, drab kitchen? Well, we have some small projects that can help create a brand new-looking kitchen without the full remodel. Here is our top list of tricks to turn drab into fab. 1. Clean and Paint for a Refreshing Change 1. Clean and Paint for a Refreshing Change Break out the industrial cleaner and give your kitchen a cleaning makeover. When done, apply a fresh coat of base paint and change up the color scheme to something modern. Don’t be afraid to use bold colors because you can tone them down with art, accessories,…

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When it comes to choosing home furniture, nothing really screams plush and comfortable like a bean bag. Once you sit on these chairs, you’ll find that it’s difficult to get off of them. If you are now planning to buy a bean bag, there are several factors that you need to consider first. The size, material, filling – these are just some of the things that you need to think about. Keep in mind that there are different types of bean bags on the market, but not all of them are created equally. Read on to learn more about useful…

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