Working from home can be tough if you’re not used to it, so we thought we’d put together a few tips to help you through each day. Tip #1 – Create An Office You may be tempted to sit on the sofa or lie in bed whilst working from home, this is a mistake as […]
With all that’s going on in the world now, everyone needs to understand what the differences between Social Distancing, Isolation and Quarantine are. There is a difference between each of these terms and we’ll explain the difference below. What is Social Distancing? Social distancing should be practised by everyone, whether or not they are exposed […]
Proper hand hygiene is the number one way to reduce the risk of infection and it’s important to wash your hands frequently and properly, with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Here is the proper way to wash your hands as recommended by NHS: How to Wash Your Hands Correctly Wash your hands under […]
Have your kids been drawing on your leather furniture with pens and getting ink all over them? –We’re here to help! How to remove ink from your leather furniture If you happen to mark your furniture with ink, it’s important to act quickly – but don’t be tempted to scrub it, make sure you dab […]
A lot of homes around the UK have unfortunately been affected by the floods over the past few weeks, so we’ve put a quick post together to help save your flood-damaged furniture. Take Photographs of your flood-damaged furniture After any home disaster, you should always take photographs of any damage to your property for insurance purposes. […]
French polishing is a type of wood finishing that’s often used on antique furniture to achieve a very glossy finish. This method involves applying multiple layers of shellac (a type of resin) to the wood in order for the surface to get a mirror-like shine. INTERESTING FACT: This method was first used in the Victorian […]
When it comes to owning your own home, most of us want to make it more homely, and that is where interior design and upcycling comes in. We have searched the web high and low to bring you the best redecoration and upcycling tips out there! Rearrangement Therapy Rearranging the furniture every so often gives […]
Moving house is one of the top most stressful things to do in life and we always want to make sure it runs as smoothly as possible. One of the biggest hindrances while moving is protecting your furniture, here are a few tips to help you out. Packing supplies You need to make sure you […]
Your wood furniture needs some TLC now and then to help it last, and for you to pass down to other generations. Here are some useful tips to keep your wood furniture looking in tip-top condition: Avoid using cleaning products containing ammonia. This can damage wood furniture, so try and avoid at all costs and […]
Are you sitting there contemplating if you should replace or restore an item of your furniture? There are plenty of reasons why restoring your furniture can be a better investment than buying a new piece. Here are some reasons that may push you in the direction of restoring. Something sentimental You may have a bit […]
It’s coming up to winter and getting colder outside, which means the outdoor furniture needs to be protected. Winter can have an effect on all types of outdoor furniture, be it plastic, wood or metal, so here are some tips to help you know what to do with your furniture during winter. Clean, clean, clean […]
Accidently swiping your leather sofa with a pen can ruin the suite – but we’re here to help! If you happen to mark your furniture with a ball point pen, it’s important to act quickly – but don’t be tempted to scrub it. Firstly, determine the type of leather that you have from the manufacturers […]