An expert guide to caring for houseplants
Gardening is often viewed as a seasonal pastime, but that’s only the case if you focus exclusively on outdoor activities. With autumn in...
How to keep a new home feeling new
There’s something magical about opening the front door and walking into a brand-new home. Your senses will be assailed by evidence of...
Ways to save money on your energy bills
It’s been a tough year for household finances, and it’s vitally important not to waste money unnecessarily on utility bills. The last...
How smart speakers work
The meteoric growth in wireless internet-enabled consumer electronics has brought us tantalisingly close to the prospect of a smart home....
How to make decorating easier
Although new homes represent a blank canvas, redecorating them isn’t something to rush into. It takes around a year for plasterboard to...
Creating the perfect window box
A private garden can be a delightful proposition, but it’s also a responsibility many people prefer not to accept. From young...
How to optimise wardrobe space
Wardrobes have come a long way from the imposing freestanding items Victorians used to furnish with locks. Today’s wardrobes are usually...
Five things you need in a nursery…and three things you don't
Preparing a nursery for a new baby is an exciting and memorable stage in any prospective parent’s life. Yet it’s also one fraught with...
How to care for a new lawn
If you’re moving into a new Cruden home this year and have taken advantage of one of our landscape packages, you can look forward to...
What's in fashion for 2023?
Interior design is a constantly evolving concept, and each new year heralds significant new trends. To some extent, these fashions are...
How to maintain a tidy kitchen
Of all the rooms in a modern home, the kitchen almost always leads the hardest life. It’s the one room where messy activities are...
How to avoid plastic this Christmas
December has arrived, and Christmas is only a couple of dozen Advent calendar windows away. For many people, this has been a particularly...