Do you have Asbestos in your Domestic home? When buying or selling a house, or even contemplating renovation or DIY tasks, you should be fully aware of the potential harm ful risks posed by any deadly Asbestos-Containing materials that may be present.If you are a buyer or seller, the presence of Asbestos-Containing material has the potential to substantially adversely affect the value of the property.Did you know that over 70% of UK homes...more
Take a look around at your house. Don't you feel like your bedroom has shrunken recently? Are you always hunting for some space to walk to your room? Do you keep delaying your parents' visit because you have no space left to accommodate them? If the answer to all above questions is "YES", you are in a desperate need of a bigger house. If your pocket does not allow you to buy one, then go for a house extension.The only requirement to be met to...more
The Council of Mortgage Lenders says the number of cases in arrears at the end of September 2008 was 168,000 - 8pc higher than the 155,600 in arrears at the end of June. They are expecting up to 170,000 arrears by the end of the year.The CML also said that 11,300, houses were repossessed - 12pc higher than the 10,100 in the second quarter of 2008. The CML expects a massive 45,000 repossessions by the end of the year.Granite, a part of Northern Rock, disclosed that mortgage customers were 90 days or more behind with their payments on more than 2pc of £35.5bn of mortgages. That compares with less than 0.5 per cent of mortgages that were 90 days in arrears in mid 2007.If you are in financial difficulty here are some useful steps to help you avoid house repossession.1) WHAT DEBTS DO YOU HAVE - Write them down in full detail.You need a clear idea of your own financial situation, write down all your debts, using software such as Microsoft Excel can be useful to help include the interest you are paying and prioritise the debts. Make sure this figure covers everything, food, fuel, gas, clothing, loans, council tax etc. Then add 5% to this figure just to be safe!2) TALK WITH YOUR LENDERAs...more
In a world of little-girl daydreams, having her own dollhouse is a dream come true. The sight of her running around, healthy and happy, the sound of thrill and excitement in her giggles, the tenderness of her touch - these are the joys you will remember for a long time. Having a dollhouse to her liking will be beneficial to both of you.With...more
Being bitten by the collecting and decorating bug means bringing things home, one by one, month after month and year after year. Acquiring a Kidkraft Dollhouse the first time can be quite tiring for your princess and you. But the joy and fulfillment you both feel come playtime only make you long for more of this toy.As in home decoration, you also...more
Spending more time with our canine companions from time to time is something we would all love to do, especially if we have to work long hours during the course of the year. This is just one of the reasons why you may want to take your dog on vacation. However, there is more to consider than you may think. Planning a vacation does not just involve simply transporting your pooch and booking dog-friendly accommodations. Instead, you first have to consider how the climate of your destination will affect your dog.Climate change is more important to your dog than to you when you are going on vacation. For example, if you live in a cold climate and take your dog on vacation in a tropical climate, then he or she will really struggle to adapt to the climate. The same may be true when going from a tropical climate to a cold climate. This will indeed make your pet irritable and can cause the whole experience to be a bad one for both of you. If you plan to take your dog on vacation, then think carefully about this because your time could be best spent together elsewhere.The best possible solution to this issue is choosing a destination that is very similar in climate to your home. Dogs can...more
Probably the most popular and easiest method of travel when you take your dog on vacation is by car or van. The reason for this is that your dog will likely feel more at ease if he enjoys traveling by car and you are right there to see to his needs...more
Using a crate is a safe way to transport your dog when you take him on vacation with you. If your dog is properly crate trained, he will be happy to spend time there and will feel safe in it. Before traveling with your dog, if you are using a crate,...more
Whether you need padding for a crate or kennel or you are repeatedly washing your dog's bed or if you travel extensively, a flat dog mat that is easy to care for may be the perfect solution. You can easily transfer a dog mat to wherever your dog...more
There are always ways and means to helping a puppy mature, as there are to raising a child. But most of us are one in saying that children, unlike dogs, are governed by universal and unchanging rules. But here are three things that still make people...more
I know you did not mean to hurt the dog you love so much but if you do not spend time to be informed on what is unsafe and deadly around the house you are likely to expose your friend to very dangerous substances which includes the food that you...more
Mankind has been raising chickens for some ten thousand years. However, For most the reason for the domesticatioin of chickens if obvious: food by either meat or even the eggs. However, even in ancient times there was extra attention given to keeping...more