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DIY home decor on a budget
Are you looking to give your home a fresh new look without burning a hole in your pocket?
As a DIY enthusiast, I’ve embarked on various home decor projects that have not only added charm to my living space but have also been budget-friendly.
In this article, I’ll share seven DIY home decor ideas to inspire your own home transformation.
- Upcycled furniture:
One of my favorite budget-friendly home decor projects is upcycling furniture. Take that neglected piece of furniture from your attic or a thrift shop find and give it a makeover.
I stumbled upon an old wooden coffee table at a local flea market. With some sandpaper and a fresh coat of chalk paint in a trendy shade, I turned it into a chic centerpiece for my living room.
- Thrift store treasures:
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Check your savings accounts right now as you could be missing out
With interest rates rising, you should go and check your savings accounts right now and swap them over to higher interest accounts, even if it’s with the same bank.
Let me give you a few real examples from high street banks.
Nationwide – old Regular Savings account paying 0.3% interest. Change it up to a limited access – three withdrawals a year up to 2.10%. If you need instant access, then even moving to the 0.5% Instant Access Saver Issue 11 is better.
Lloyds – The Club Lloyds Monthly Saver is only available to Club Lloyds current account holders and you can earn a whopping 5.25% gross interest. You can save between £25 – £400 every month by one standing order. No restrictions on withdrawals, but you have to have a current account with them. …
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£6 Amazon pillowcases are a great dupe for silk pillowcases
I must admit, I do love my silk pillowcases….they were a huge treat at £70!!!!! With benefits such as reducing wrinkles and helping to get a good night’s sleep, silk has always been a great choice for pillows.
A £11.99 polyester pillowcase has received 22,000 five-star reviews from customers who say it feels “just as good” as silk “at a fraction of the cost.”
Thousands of customers are reaping the hair and skin benefits of the Bedsure Satin Pillow Cases, reporting less hair breakage, better skin, and a better night’s sleep. And they’re now on sale, starting at £6.08 for two.
Amazon customers are waking up with softer skin and tamed hair thanks to a low-cost pillowcase that rivals the quality of much more expensive silk pillowcases.
The Bedsure Satin Pillow Cases, at £11.99 …
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John Lewis starts renting out dresses with new Hurr service
In a partnership with rental specialist Hurr, department store John Lewis has launched its first womenswear rental platform. It is available at johnlewis.com/fashionrental and features a selection of exclusive John Lewis labels as well as over 20 new contemporary brands.
As stated by the company, the goal is to “encourage a more sustainable way of shopping that doesn’t cost the Earth.”
A report recently revealed that Britain buys more clothes per person than any other country in Europe, and the fashion industry as a whole is responsible for 8%-10% of annual global carbon emissions.
“As a retailer, we need to provide our consumers with a more sustainable solution. This is why John Lewis Fashion Rental was created,” according to the company.
Rental prices begin at £20 for a “carefully curated” mix of the firm’s own …
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Aldi’s faux fur throw great dupe for The White Company’s version
Budget supermarket Aldi is selling a luxury faux fur throw and shoppers are comparing it to one for £170 at The White Company.
The Aldi Luxury Faux Fur Throw, currently on sale for £24.99, has been compared to The White Company’s mink faux fur blanket, but at a fraction of the price.
The throw, described as ‘luxurious to touch’ and ‘extremely warm and snuggly,’ is ideal for adding extra warmth to your sofa or bedroom without turning up the heat.
Customers are so taken with the weight and softness of the £24.99 faux fur blanket that it has prompted comparisons to The White Company’s version, which costs £140 more, priced at £170.
‘I bought this throw after reading positive reviews and comparing it to a similar throw from the White Company,’ one satisfied customer …
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Organic, natural and eco-friendly toothbrushes review
Did you know that you can get organic toothbrushes? Why are organic toothbrushes and hygienic products so important for our oral hygiene?
The statistics tell us that the world consumes more than 3.6 billion plastic toothbrushes every year and The Humble Co. which is based in Sweden has found a great alternative and these brushes can be recycled!
We know that toothbrushes are essential for us and for use every single day, they help us keep our teeth clean and that also prevents us from gum diseases.
But some people don’t brush their teeth for several days or properly and that can lead to a really bad case of gum disease and nobody wants that. A toothbrush is a tool that every dentist will recommend you to use every day and …
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How did the Dyson V11 perform vs the Gtech AirRam?
They’re both among the best cordless vacuum cleaners you can buy, but they take very different approaches to the business of cleaning. I have used both, one at my own home and one at my mum’s.
So, how are they different? Let’s start with our Dyson V11:
Recent Dyson vacs have all sported excellent bin emptying mechanisms and this one’s no exception. The bin itself holds 0.76 litres of dust and debris which may seem small but it’s enough for dusty stair carpet and another big room’s carpet in my house.
It comes with lots of handy attachments for the stairs and webs and skirting boards. It also switches from carpet to hard floor seamlessly. To empty its contents, you simply push down a latch and the outer transparent sleeve jolts down, ejecting everything …
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10 tips to cut down on energy usage costs
With the government’s announcement on the 2 February, every household in the UK is set to be given £200 towards their energy bill, but that frankly won’t be enough, so we need to think smarter about energy.
Here are 10 tips on ways to contribute a little to keeping energy costs down.
- The cheapest time to put your washing machine on
Your washing machine is one of the most energy-consuming appliances in your household.
But you can save money by running them as efficiently as possible.
There are certain times of day when running your washing machine can be good – energy prices are usually at their lowest between 10 pm and 5 am. You should try it out and see the difference!
Besides cutting down on that certain time to turn on …
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is such a special day, but it is not enough to celebrate motherhood on one day, and frankly, we should make every day as special as this one to shower our love upon our mothers. This day is a great opportunity to spread love and share gifts with our mums.
But, it can be a struggle to find that perfect gift, right?
I wanted to help us all out and post some mothers day gift ideas that are a good bargain and indeed a good fit for every special woman in our lives. Most gifts here come in under £15.
I do hope that these gift ideas can help you pick out something special for your mum and if you are a mum yourself, happy early Mother’s Day to you!
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Ovenpride vs. Oven cleaner
Oven cleaning is one of the most dreaded chores when it comes to blitzing the kitchen.
Cleaning the oven can seem like a complex task. You can choose to do it by using the single-use all-in-one deep cleaning product Oven Pride product or if it’s a bigger hassle than you thought then perhaps using a professional oven cleaning company is a better choice.
But how can you decide which would be easier for you? When it comes down to what you get for a better price, well you can get the Oven Pride for £4.00 at Tesco and other grocery and discount stores.
To get the best results when using Oven Pride to clean your oven, we would recommend leaving the product to work for at least 4 hours.
If it’s convenient, leaving it overnight …
