Growing Family
UK home and garden blog sharing ideas, inspiration and tips for busy family life, written by Catherine Hughes
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Fitted or Freestanding: Furniture for a Changing Family Home
Collaborative post A nursery becomes a toddler’s room, then a primary school bedroom with a desk, then a teenager’s den that needs somewhere to charge three devices. The room never changes size, but its job changes every few years. Furniture bought for one stage can be in the…
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What Plumbing Features Should Buyers Check in a Newly Renovated Home?
A newly renovated home can be hard to resist. Fresh tiles, modern taps, updated cabinets, and spotless countertops make a strong first impression. For many buyers, a recently remodelled kitchen or bathroom also suggests there will be fewer maintenance problems to worry about…
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Residential Contextual Design: Creating Homes That Belong to Their Setting
Residential contextual design creates homes that respond to the specific character of their location. Instead of placing the same architectural solution on every site, the design grows from its surroundings. Landscape, topography, climate, neighbouring buildings, local materials…
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The solo female traveller’s guide to staying safe online abroad (+ a pre-travel checklist)
Collaborative post When you’re travelling solo, your phone is everything. It’s your map, your accommodation booking, your translation tool, your emergency contact, your entertainment, your bank, and your connection to everyone back home. Which is exactly why protecting it, and…
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Where to Place Your Cat Flap and Cat Water Fountain for a Happier, Healthier Cat
Collaborative post Small changes around the home can make a real difference to a cat’s daily routine, and two of the easiest to get right are where you put the cat flap and where you put the cat water fountain. A well-positioned cat flap gives your cat the independence to come…
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The Best Chef Apparel Brands Helping Independently Run Food Businesses Compete
Independent food businesses have something special to offer. From farm shop cafés serving meals made with homegrown vegetables to family-run bakeries and neighbourhood delis, smaller operators can build a loyal following through fresh ingredients, personal service, and attention…
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6 Best Ideas to Make Keepsakes Out of Special Moments
Important memories deserve more than a place in a phone’s photo gallery. From a child’s first birthday to a memorable family holiday, special moments become part of a family’s story and deserve to be celebrated long after the occasion has passed. Turning photographs into…
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What to Do When a Storm Damages Trees in Your Garden
Collaborative post Strong winds and heavy rain can leave a garden in a mess. You may find leaves across the lawn, broken branches near the fence, or a tree that looks worse for wear. If you have children or pets, it can be hard to know when the garden is safe to use again.…
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How to build a concrete sleeper retaining wall
Collaborative post Quick Summary Why the sleeper-and-steel-post system suits Australian sites The reason so many residential walls in Australia use concrete sleepers dropped between steel H or C posts comes down to how the load is carried. The posts do the structural work,…
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How to Make a Small Garden Feel Bigger With Rattan Furniture
Collaborative post A small garden can be charming, practical and surprisingly spacious, if it’s planned with care. The challenge is that every piece of furniture, planter and decorative detail takes up a noticeable amount of visual and physical space. Choose bulky items or…
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Birthstone Crafts for Kids: Easy, Colourful Projects For Kids to Make Personal Christmas Gifts
Collaborative post Children love making presents, and families love receiving them. Plus, Christmas crafts are a nice way to help children make presents that feel personal, and they don’t cost much. The different birthstone colours make this activity even more exciting as each…
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How to Keep Family Life Running During a Home Renovation
Collaborative post Choosing paint colours and looking at new kitchens are two of the more enjoyable parts of renovating. Eating cornflakes in the hallway while the kitchen’s in pieces isn’t usually on the mood board! Then there’s the furniture. The sofa needs moving, the hallway…