[07 May 2005 21:44]

 Here you'll find hints and tips we've picked up and learnt while buying, living in and selling our homes through the years.

The houses we've lived in as a family are:-

Buying a house
There are many issues surrounding the decision on how, or even whether, to buy a house. 

Selling a house We twice put ourselves in the position of DIY conveyancers.  There are distinct advantages to being 'in charge' of everything, but preparation is everything!  You also might like some pointers on how to sell a house privately.

Renting a house
It's sometimes much more convenient and suitable to rent a place, but you need to be careful! 

Washing Machine Costs
Want to know how much it costs to run a washing machine?  This javascript application may help.

B & Q
Have you thought about having the great DIY superstore deliver your goods? Read on first...


Carpet Cleaners: Our Favourite in Norfolk
[25 June 2008 21:16]
Arena Cleaning Services is the company we use to give our main carpeted areas a thorough ...
Zenith Windows: The Hard Sell
[22 February 2008 11:52]
I am writing this to let people know what it's like to be given the hard sell by ...
Immersion Heaters: Safety Thermal Cutout
[10 January 2008 20:47]
To avoid the danger of your cold water tank accidentally filling with hot water due ...
Energy-saving Lightbulbs
[09 June 2006 10:30]
Our house is smattered with halogen lights - Dichroic Lamps, and these are about ...
Solid Wood Kitchen Worktops
[24 November 2007 11:44]
We're considering whether to invest in solid wood worktops for our kitchen. We currently ...
Warm Front Grants
[18 September 2007 15:49]
From WarmFront.co.uk: The Warm Front Grant provides a package of insulation and ...
Steinway Upright Grand Piano
[15 April 2007 10:17]
These pictures are here for insurance purposes. Our piano is an 1878 Steinway piano ...
Insulating the Loft
[15 April 2007 10:08]
We started off with 6 inches of rockwool in our loft, which by modern standards was ...
What LCD TV To Buy?
[19 November 2006 20:16]
Mum wants a new TV, with built-in Freeview, to replace her ancient 20" CRT model ...
Expensive Sofa
[27 March 2006 21:46]
It needed a new home, without rough and careless children in it, so we had to sell ...
Carbon Monoxide Detector
[13 April 2006 21:44]
After the horrendous news today of five people being taken to hospital suffering ...
Adding a Window to your Garage
[09 August 2006 14:45]
This isn't necessarily as straightforward as it seems. We'd like to put a window ...
Insulating Your Home
[27 May 2006 09:41]
There doesn't seem to be a practical eco-friendly one for walls, but we could do ...
Home Insulation Grants
[31 May 2006 13:54]
If you want to get your house insulated, or just want someone to check what you need ...