February 2010 Home & DIY Magazine

Give Your Home a New Design for 2010

It may only be the start of the year, but for many of us thoughts are turning to the idea of redecorating for the spring. But what to choose? What will be the key themes, colours and designs for the coming months? We certainly don't want to have to redo the whole thing because we have chosen last years colours!

So to make sure you are bang on trend when you get your paint brushes out this year, following advice...

Ten Steps To Spring

spring blossom tree

It is nearly that time of the year again and as the weather begins to warm up our minds turn to the inevitable spring cleaning jobs. A speedy but efficient clean can turn a dull winter house into a bright and clean spring home.

The Ideal Home Show

ideal home show logo

The Ideal Home Show will combines EIGHT shows in one. Full of the latest trends, technological advancements, and design innovations.

The UK’s Dirty Homes

stain removal product

Despite Kim and Aggie showing us how easy cleaning is, only one in ten Brits admit to just cleaning monthly.

New Looking Kitchen

It is very easy to get bored with a room like a kitchen. Sometimes it can seem very dated, but we just don't have the time or the finances to redo all of it. But there are some minor changes which can make a huge difference ...

Rejuvenate Your Tiles

It has been said that a night on the tiles is a good thing now and again, but what if your bathroom or kitchen tiles have seen better days? But tiles can be easy to fix, , without having to get out the hammer and bolster ...

Create a Welcoming Hallway

We all know the feeling – walking into a house and immediately feeling like the atmosphere just isn't right. It is at this stage during a house hunt that we make up our minds on the whole house. It may have everything else you could wish for, but if the right atmosphere isn't created from the moment you step in then the sale is lost.

Time For A New Driveway?

unfinsihed driveway

The driveway of our home is often the one part of the property which is neglected. Your driveway could update the look without costing a fortune and make your home the envy of your neighbours.

Time For A New Garden?

garden bench

Apart from the general clean up, trimming and clipping, you may be considering a brand new look in the garden this year...

Time For A New Pool?

swimming pool

Of course a paddling pool is one thing, but a proper full sized swimming pool, suitable for the whole family might seem out of reach, but it is possible ...

Turn the Bedroom Into Your Hotel Retreat

There is nothing like the feeling of staying in a hotel. It is clean and tidy, there are snacks available, TV on tap, fluffy towel, bathrobes, lovely smelly things in the bathroom and stylish décor. The bed is always professionally made, crisp, clean and comfy and best of all, you can have food brought to you. But making a few changes to your bedroom at home can offer some of these things.