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Making the most of your space from STORE - Tip 8

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Posted by HomeFront Newswire at 13:08 on 29 Oct 2007
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In a small space everything counts, so here are some of STORE’s top tips on how to make a small room look bigger, with some clever tricks and handy storage hints.

Tip 8

If you've really pushed for space look to the ceiling! Consider finding extra storage by hanging a rack from it to store pans… but make sure that the ceiling is strong enough before you buy!

hanging pans

Making the most of your space from STORE - Tip 7

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Posted by HomeFront Newswire at 10:54 on 26 Oct 2007
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In a small space everything counts, so here are some of STORE’s top tips on how to make a small room look bigger, with some clever tricks and handy storage hints.

Tip 7

A great way to break up the monotony of cupboards in a kitchen is by using a big freestanding unit or cupboard to store all your crockery and counter appliances such as blenders and mixers. A tall cupboard will have much more storage space, as it is not divided by a piece of worktop.

Guide to Moving from ReallyMoving.com – Tip 4 The Practicalities

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Posted by HomeFront Newswire at 10:32 on 26 Oct 2007
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The Practicalities

Moving white label goods:

Insulating a loft with blanket insulation (fibreglass/mineral)

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Posted by Cara Verdi at 11:21 on 24 Oct 2007
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Did you know up to 25% of heat in an un-insulate house is lost through the roof? By laying down insulation in the loft you could save as much as 20% off your energy bills, and it’s really easy to do. So just follow the simple steps below and look forward to a having a cosy warm home for this and many other winter seasons to come.

Preparation:

• Firstly you will need to measure the area of your loft in square metres to calculate how much insulation is required.

Utilizing the space under your stairs

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Posted by Debbie Davies at 10:57 on 23 Oct 2007
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Under-stairs areas are classic examples of how unusual spaces in the home too often become embarrassing dumping grounds or simply aren’t used at all. For a little investment, they could be turned in to bespoke home offices or magnificent storage solutions; with drawers, shelves and seating options to accommodate a wealth of needs.

Think hide-away ironing board, bespoke home entertainment station or even an integrated cloak stand and shoe rack with storage bench that doubles as additional seating. You are limited only by imagination.

Making the most of your space from STORE - Tip 6

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Posted by HomeFront Newswire at 12:04 on 22 Oct 2007
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Hints & Tips

In a small space everything counts, so here are some of STORE’s top tips on how to make a small room look bigger, with some clever tricks and handy storage hints.

Tip 6

Invest in a simple plate rack to avoid chipping whilst still allowing quick and easy access and storage of your plates.

STORE plate rack

Corner plate rack £5

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Replacing a damaged socket face plate

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Posted by Cara Verdi at 08:51 on 22 Oct 2007
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Before you even reach for those trusty wire cutters, make sure you understand the rules on the installation and maintenance of electrics in your home according to the Building Regulations for England and Wales. To find out more about these regulations, click here to read my blog; to change or not to change? What electrical work can I do in my home?

Replacing a socket

A damaged socket may need replacing due to:

Fixing a squeaky floorboard

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Posted by Cara Verdi at 12:38 on 19 Oct 2007
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It’s not fun to walk around your house and be able to hear every moment due to a few central positioned squeaky floorboards. Easy to repair as long as you don’t have carpet (sorry), creaking floorboards generally occur when some of the fixing nails worked them selves loose from the joist below causing the board itself to become loose. To ease the squeak and be able to stealthily move around your home when needed, just follow the simple guide below and hopefully those late night nags will just slip under the radar from now on.

Making the most of your space from STORE - Tip 5

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Posted by HomeFront Newswire at 13:41 on 18 Oct 2007
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In a small space everything counts, so here are some of STORE’s top tips on how to make a small room look bigger, with some clever tricks and handy storage hints.

Tip 5

With such great kitchen storage products around, why not use transparent spice storage racks to make striking and colourful design statements in your kitchen?

Guide to Moving from ReallyMoving.com – Tip 3 Before the Move

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Posted by HomeFront Newswire at 13:23 on 18 Oct 2007
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ReallyMoving.com gives us its tips on how to make moving home plain sailing.

Before the move

If you plan to leave anything behind, ensure this is clearly marked or moved into a designated place so the removals company can prioritise their loading.  Some companies recommend you stick coloured labels onto large objects which designate whether that item is staying or going and into which new room it should be deposited.  A floor plan of each room in your new property, with information on where fur

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