Author Archives: Diane

Decluttering for a move?

If you’re decluttering and don’t want to throw everything away then look at self-storage as an option. Decluttering allows you to rpesent your house better for a sale. By removing all your personal nicknacks that clutter up your home, or … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Hurley has put her Cotswolds manor house

Elizabeth Hurley has put her Cotswolds manor house for sale for 6million pounds The 48-year-old model, who bought property which is set in 450 acres of farmland for 3.3 million pounds is hoping to make a 3 million pound profit … Continue reading

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Gorgeous house

It’ll take me a lottery win to afford this fantastic property! It is one I’ve been drooling over though! It ticks lots of boxes! Swimming pool, tennis court, beautiful house with the right stairs! Grounds, garage and room for friends! … Continue reading

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Who’d be a student landlord?

Story in today’s MEN and on the BBC about a floor falling in on a student property. Sounds worrying? Possibly because of the few hundred students bouncing on it dancing at a party. And a similar story from Birmingham on … Continue reading

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Unusual flat

This flat is for sale. It’s got a very unique style

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Do you live in an interesting house?

BBC One is looking for people who live in interesting homes and want to try out a home swap holiday in Britain for a new television series. You could enjoy a unique holiday experience in a stunning part of Britain… … Continue reading

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Mousemesh

Got issues with mice getting in to your home? You need mousemesh! Mousemesh pest proofing air brick cover (small Black) 95mmx245mm Mousemesh is considered to be one of the only truly preventative measures currently available on the market to date. … Continue reading

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Rude street names

As a child, it always made me laugh going through villages like Wyre Piddle (Wyre Piddle is a village and civil parish in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire). Piddle-in-the-hole is no longer a placename but gets mentioned in Hansard Rude … Continue reading

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How much help can estate agents be?

In a busy market they will not be interested in you if you are dithering about, or are not sure what you actually want. First make a list of everything you want from your house. Budget, number of rooms, parking, … Continue reading

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Best heating

Radiators, heated towel rails, electric heating, underfloor heating and boilers & stoves. All available at Best Heating. They have a BTU calculator which helps you work out what size radiator you need in a room. Best Heating – radiators in … Continue reading

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