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Home & Interiors

Setting Your Lounge Up for Family Entertainment

amomentwithfranca · 4 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Thinking of revamping your living room to provide family entertainment? In this guide, we’ll explore what ways you can set up the lounge to meet the whole family’s entertainment needs. Let’s dive in! … [Read more...] about Setting Your Lounge Up for Family Entertainment

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How To Transform and Upgrade Your Home on A Budget

amomentwithfranca · 30 March 2023 · 7 Comments

Improving your home or changing up the same furniture you had for years doesn’t have to be expensive. With some strategic thinking and design, you can upgrade your home on a budget. With the right materials and timing, you can cut costs and save some money. Every little thing … [Read more...] about How To Transform and Upgrade Your Home on A Budget

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How to Descale the Washing Machine Like a Professional?

amomentwithfranca · 6 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

Maintaining your washing machine in optimal condition is an essential part of keeping a clean and healthy home. One of the most frequent issues with washing machines is scaling, a buildup of harsh chemicals that can cause various problems. … [Read more...] about How to Descale the Washing Machine Like a Professional?

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How are Upcycling Competitions beneficial for Humanity?

amomentwithfranca · 15 January 2023 · 7 Comments

Upcycling competitions are becoming the norm across the UK and the rest of the world. Upcycling means repurposing unused, damaged, old household, commercial and industrial items into functional or aesthetic articles. … [Read more...] about How are Upcycling Competitions beneficial for Humanity?

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Turning A Bathroom Into A Focal Point

amomentwithfranca · 31 October 2022 · 31 Comments

Bathrooms are primarily used for utility and not for living but that shouldn't be a reason to design the room solely for practicality and not for comfort. This is especially true when you consider that the shower and especially the bathtub should be a place of relaxation and … [Read more...] about Turning A Bathroom Into A Focal Point

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Kitchen Essentials You Need To Elevate Your Cooking

amomentwithfranca · 27 October 2022 · 14 Comments

Whether you love cooking and are looking to upgrade your kitchen utensils, or you’re at the start of your cooking journey and want to improve your cooking skills, here’s a list of all the necessary tools you will need to take your cooking to the next level. … [Read more...] about Kitchen Essentials You Need To Elevate Your Cooking

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Back Garden Upgrade: Best Hot Tub Ideas for a Magical Space

amomentwithfranca · 24 October 2022 · 30 Comments

Hot tubs have been taking the home design world by storm for the past decade, particularly in the wake of the pandemic with so many of us spending more time at home. While it presents a sizeable initial investment, a hot tub has loads of benefits. … [Read more...] about Back Garden Upgrade: Best Hot Tub Ideas for a Magical Space

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How to Increase the Privacy of Your Garden

amomentwithfranca · 7 October 2022 · Leave a Comment

For most of us, privacy is important. After all, we wouldn’t appreciate having a living room with see-through walls without the ability to cut off the outside world from view (and vice versa). … [Read more...] about How to Increase the Privacy of Your Garden

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How To Add A New Dimension (And Detail) To Your Shaker Kitchen

amomentwithfranca · 2 August 2022 · 12 Comments

The words that best describe the Shaker kitchen are simplicity, functionality, and high quality. More and more people choose this option when doing kitchen remodelling. A Shaker kitchen has a linear design, is reasonably priced, and is low maintenance. Some combine Shakers with … [Read more...] about How To Add A New Dimension (And Detail) To Your Shaker Kitchen

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BloomLocal Review

amomentwithfranca · 25 July 2022 · 114 Comments

If you follow my blog and social media regularly, you probably know that I am obsessed with flowers. I love having fresh flowers at home all the time. They really make me happy! I was so excited when BloomLocal reached out to collaborate. I always like to check any new flower … [Read more...] about BloomLocal Review

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Vinyl Flooring is the Perfect Start for Refurbishment

amomentwithfranca · 30 June 2022 · 9 Comments

Homes can grow tiresome pretty quick. Most homeowners hate the smaller aspects of it and want things to look much better. Pretty much, everyone who has spent the 2020s stuck in the same four walls, ceilings and floors have been driven crazy by it. Accepting that change needs to … [Read more...] about Vinyl Flooring is the Perfect Start for Refurbishment

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Six Bedroom Interior Tips To Provide Your Bedroom With A Larger Outlook

amomentwithfranca · 19 May 2022 · 10 Comments

Large rooms with a lot of space are great for interior decor. There’s potential to add more furniture, experiment with design accents, and most importantly, enjoy the airy ambience. But, most people aren’t as fortunate to have the luxury of owning a house with a 300 square feet … [Read more...] about Six Bedroom Interior Tips To Provide Your Bedroom With A Larger Outlook

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Finding The Best Solar Company For Your Home

amomentwithfranca · 13 April 2022 · 1 Comment

Since solar power became widely available in the last few decades, millions of have made considerable savings on their energy bills. Not only that, but solar technology has gradually become more efficient over the years, with conversion rates of panels now reaching record … [Read more...] about Finding The Best Solar Company For Your Home

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Increasing the Value of Your Home

amomentwithfranca · 17 February 2022 · 8 Comments

If you are thinking about selling your home in the near or distant future, you may want to consider some ways that you can increase the value of your home. Luckily, there are several options that you can choose from when trying to increase the value of your property. … [Read more...] about Increasing the Value of Your Home

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5 Home Decor Trends That Won’t Go Out Of Style

amomentwithfranca · 14 January 2022 · 21 Comments

When it comes to styling your home, you want to choose pieces you will still like in a few years. Especially if you have paid a lot of money for them. If you have kids, you want furniture and home decor that will withstand family life, look good, and not become dated because life … [Read more...] about 5 Home Decor Trends That Won’t Go Out Of Style

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Amtico Vinyl Flooring for Homes That Love Celebrations

amomentwithfranca · 19 November 2021 · 4 Comments

With Christmas just around the corner and a host of people preparing to invade your home to celebrate, your home can be comforting and welcoming with luxury vinyl flooring, also known as LVT. … [Read more...] about Amtico Vinyl Flooring for Homes That Love Celebrations

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3 Ways a Skip Can Improve Your Building Works

amomentwithfranca · 3 November 2021 · 2 Comments

If your family is likely to grow again, or you want to make your home seem that much bigger, you might want to consider building on or adjusting, its current layout. In doing so, there may be a number of tools or services that you want to consider utilising. One such tool can be … [Read more...] about 3 Ways a Skip Can Improve Your Building Works

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