● Laura Thornberry ● Lifestyle Blogger ● London Based ●

AD| Do you currently run a business or are you self-employed? Do you currently have public liability insurance to help protect you from damages?

If you are in contact with members of the public, or any other visitors entering your own business premises or company space, it’s advisable and more than likely you’ll choose to get public liability insurance. Public liability insurance can cover your business against any compensation claims, such as injury or damages, and it can protect you if you are brought to court by a customer, client or other individuals you may interact with. Having the right insurance measures in place can help you manage those situations without any stress.

You may decide to get yourself public liability insurance if your business comes into contact with third party individuals. A few examples of this being; customers visit your workplace, working on client sites or even if you are working in public areas. This type of insurance typically covers issues such as damage to property, causing illness, falls and disrepair. Ultimately, the choice is up to you whether your business requires the public liability insurance, but here are 3 reasons your business needs public liability insurance that may change your mind.

Protects Against Compensation Costs

You should consider public liability insurance if your business works with members of the public in any way. If your business is open to the public, e.g., customers, contractors and other visitors etc, small accidents can occur in your workplace, and you would be liable for any of these damages, and public liability insurance can usually help cover this. Public liability insurance for subcontractors, tradesmen, salon owners, shopkeepers and many other businesses is frequently a popular and essential protection document to have, and keep it up-to-date.

Saves You Money

Public liability insurance can help in a number of ways that could be extremely beneficial to your company. For example, this type of business insurance can help to pay for legal fees, medical bills and compensation claims that may be against your business. As a business, if you do not have public liability insurance, without cover, unexpected legal costs from small incidents could cost you hundreds of thousands of pounds in damages, and could be potentially bankrupting you.

Makes Your Business More Reputable

Public liability insurance isn’t typically required or compulsory by law. However, many companies and business owners decide that they need this type of insurance to help protect themselves from any potentially damaging compensation costs, and also to satisfy potential clients. Nowadays, many clients and customers will choose to work with/buy from companies or businesses that have all their insurance documents up-to-date, and have the best practices in place. Failure to have the correct public liability insurance for your business when you require it the most could have seriously consequences, and could really damage your business’ reputation and financial status.

Have you heard of public liability insurance? Does your business have this insurance type in place?

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AD| Looking at renovating your kitchen but have no idea where to start? Do you want to choose more sustainable and eco-friendly options to help your kitchen last a lifetime?

The entire process of redesigning and renovating your kitchen can be extremely complicated and overwhelming. There are so many things to consider along the way, especially when selecting your appliances, layout, colour schemes and the companies you wish to seek help from. As well as this, you will need to keep in mind the environmental impact of every step of your kitchen renovation, and select your materials, products and design in a more eco-friendly way. In order to create a more sustainable kitchen, you need to ensure you are incredibly careful and thoughtful during the planning stage, so that it remains timeless and durable for years into the future. For those who may need a little inspiration, here are 4 ways to update and renovate your kitchen sustainably.

LED Lighting Options

LED lighting is probably the most energy-efficient and eco-friendly way to brighten up your kitchen work space. Not only can they help to improve the look and ambience of any room, they are also incredibly environmentally friendly, long-lasting and extremely energy efficient when it comes to lighting options. Picking LED lights is a more sustainable option, as there is no guilt of wasting energy as they typically boast a life-span of up to 10,000 hours. Another huge benefit of opting for LED lights in your home is that there are a wide variety of different styles and colours to choose from, to suit your own personal interior design preferences and chosen colour scheme.

Buy Second-hand

A brand-new kitchen might seem like the perfect choice when it comes to your renovation, but, why not consider looking into buying second-hand from a specialist dealer? Second-hand kitchen options can save you lots of money —and they are a great eco-friendly, sustainable option too. By going for a second-hand option, this allows buyers to afford top designer kitchens that their initial budgets may not have catered for, as you are able to save a lot of money on the RRP. UKE are well known for their high quality ex-display and used kitchens. Also, it may be worth researching local kitchen suppliers that are close to your home that use sustainable and locally sourced materials to reduce your renovation's carbon footprint. Ultimately, a more sustainable kitchen renovation simple adds more value to your home.

Consider Energy-Efficient Appliances

When you begin browsing and shopping around for new appliances to add into your kitchen, such as washing machines, refrigerators, dishwashers and ovens, try to look at the most energy efficient options, instead of the cheapest. Many large kitchen appliances use a lot of electricity, which may increase your annual bill, especially if they have a low efficiency grade. So, even though the initial upfront cost of a more energy-efficient appliance may be more money, over time, it'll be a more sustainable option as you will end up saving on your energy bills.

Choose Eco-Friendly Paints

A quick fresh paint job can completely change the atmosphere of your kitchen and help give it a whole new lease on life. Painting is one of the easiest and more affordable tasks that you will have in your renovation project. To be more environmental friendly, opt for non-toxic paints made from natural organic ingredients, as these will be much safer to use, more breathable and will have a less damaging impact on the environment. Natural paints are also a great choice as they typically dry faster and have fewer odours, making them safer for your health.

Are you currently planning a kitchen renovation? What other sustainable options are there to include in your project?

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AD| Have you just moved home? Are you looking to furnish your home with some luxurious, staple pieces? Look no further.

When it comes to decorating your new home, it doesn't have to break the bank. You just need to incorporate some stylish, luxury home furniture ideas to add some elegance to your personal space and ultimately, make your home look more expensive. There are a variety of ways to give your new home a stylish and luxurious upgrade, without breaking the bank. Listed below are 5 essential and affordable luxury interior ideas for your new home.

Coffee Tables

A simple coffee table is both functional and versatile, and features as an essential piece of furniture to place in your living room. There are a number of ways individuals use coffee tables in their homes. For some, it's a display unit for decorative ornaments, candles, and other home accessories. For others, it's a convenient place for any drinks and snacks whilst you watch TV. Other uses include a home for remote controls, or reading materials such as books, newspapers, and magazines. A top tip includes building different height levels on your coffee table by using plants and greenery, decorative home accessories and books in various sizes, to help create a truly stylish area.

Sofas

If you are ultimately looking to create a real luxury statement, be sure that it's the main part of the room, e.g., your sofa. By choosing a more statement sofa, it can really help bring a room to life and help create a sleek, stylish feature that people are drawn to when they enter the room. Sofas come in all shapes, sizes, materials, styles and colours, so ultimately, the choice is completely up to you to find your statement sofa. To really add some luxury interior design to your room. opt for a more modern, yet minimalist style sofa, as these are super simple pieces, which can allow you to be really creative with adding cushions and throws on top.

Update Lighting Features

Another quick fix you can implement in your new home is focusing on updating old light fixtures. By investing in some good quality lighting options, it can help set up your focal point for a room. Whether you add some spotlights in the bathroom or kitchen, or consider adding new decorative, statement lamps in your living room. Changing up your lighting fixtures is a quick and easy way to change the vibe of your home, and add that high-end, luxurious feel.

Rugs

It's simply impossible to go wrong when choosing a stylish rug – they can help add a splash of colour to a more neutral-coloured room, help add texture, and even an element of cosy and comfort. Adding a rug into your living room, dining room or even your bedroom can help all bring all your furniture pieces together and typically give the illusion to make any room look slightly bigger.

Framed Wall Art

An affordable, yet simple way of updating your home's look is by interchanging some wall art displays to help add some luxury, some character and a personal touch to your space. Inexpensive yet stylish wall art and decorative artwork can help to elevate the ambience of any room. There are so many wall art styles and themes to pick from, making the pieces you display in your home so personal, and reflects your preferences. Choose something big and bold to add more of a statement and a focus point to your room. I would probably select an A3 poster size or bigger to really add some character. To add that stylish vibe, frame your prints with some simple gold or rose gold frames for that extra something special.

What affordable, luxury style furniture pieces would you include in your new home??

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AD| Are you currently planning your next UK staycation? Are you considering a caravan or motorhome style holiday, but unsure where to start? Caravan and motorhome style holidays have recently become much more popular than ever before. These types of holiday are extremely versatile and gives you unlimited freedom to go and do what you want, be more independent and ultimately go at your own pace.

If you're looking at planning your journey, there are so many beautiful small UK holiday destinations to consider, you'd be spoilt for choice. Caravan parks are typically located near large parks, beaches or forest areas, giving you a perfect location to spend more time in nature and enjoy the fresh air of the great outdoors. But before you begin your journey, here are a number of top tips for getting your caravan ready for travel use.

If your caravan has been stored away all winter long, it may be in need of a clean and tidy up, to help it get back on the road in good condition. Make sure to give your caravan a thorough clean before use - both inside and outside. It's important to use plenty of water when cleaning the exterior of the caravan and the windows. Make sure to use suitable products designed for your vehicle to avoid any unwanted damage and corrosion.

Just like you would any other vehicle, it's important that you ensure you have necessary caravan insurance for your caravan. When browsing and comparing a variety of quotes for insuring your caravan, it’s important to get the right level of cover to meet your needs and at a good price. You can usually get a good price by comparing caravan insurance online. By taking out caravan insurance, you will typically be protected from problems such as theft and any accidental damages that may occur. If you're looking for cheaper insurance, you may find that keeping your caravan secure with locks, storing your caravan safely and taking caravan towing courses can help lower your costs and keep your premiums low.

Before you set off, you’ll need to make an appointment to make sure your caravan is ready to be on the road. Having your caravan serviced properly ensures it is safe and secure for travel, and you won't face any break-downs along the way. Also, it is important to check for any other issues such as tyres, leaks, dead batteries and your towing aid is fitted correctly.

If you're new to caravans, you may find it useful to enrol in a caravan course to boost your confidence, give you a little road experience and help you get settled for the road ahead. These courses are designed to give you both theoretical and practical advice when holidaying with a caravan.

Preparing your caravan for travel take a lot of pre-planning, list making and product buying before you set off on your journey. Stock up on products you will require for your trip. This could include items such as toiletries, cooking utensils, bedding, food cupboard items, cleaning products etc. It may also be handy to make sure to carry essential items you may need whilst travelling. E.g. first aid kit, extra food and drinks, fire extinguisher, clothing. These can be helpful if you incur any problems along the way, such as breakdowns, injuries and accidents.

Do you own a caravan? How do you prepare your vehicle for trips?

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GUEST POST | Us British love our decorating. Our sheds, under-the-stairs cupboards and garages are bursting with tins of paint, brushes, and decorating tools because we can’t stop painting, wallpapering and tiling our spaces, whether that’s our homes, our gardens, or our caravans.

Wait, what? Caravans? Yes, even caravans can be decorated. Caravans may be smaller than the average house, but there’s no reason why you can’t spend as much time dreaming up design ideas as you would for your bricks and mortar home. So, if you’ve been looking at static caravans for sale and found one that caught your eye, but it needs a bit of a makeover, you can still go ahead and purchase it because below are a few tips on how to decorate a static caravan.

Wallpaper

Yes, you can use wallpaper in a static caravan. The even better news is that, because you won’t need nearly as much as you would if you were wallpapering a whole house, you can buy fancier, more expensive wallpaper to give your caravan a luxury feel without breaking the bank. Before you get carried away, though, wallpapering a caravan isn’t quite as straight-forward as wallpapering walls in a house. A caravan’s walls won’t be completely straight (although if you live in a period property, you’ll be used to wonky walls!) and there’ll be nooks and crannies you’ll need to take your time over to get a good finish. But with a bit of patience and attention to detail, your caravan can have beautifully wallpapered walls, whether that’s in the living room, bedroom, or kitchen.

Use Light Colours

If you’ve just read the above bit about wallpapering, it might be too late to recommend you use light colours in your caravan, and you’re already in Homebase buying the busiest jungle-themed wallpaper you can find. On the assumption you are still here, although obviously your own style, personality, and preferences will dictate to a certain extent how you decorate your static caravan, because of the compact nature of caravans, light colours will be better. Light, neutral colours such as white, cream, or pastels will help your static caravan feel bigger and give it a lighter, brighter and airier ambience.

Mirrors

Mirrors aren’t decorating, I hear you say. Oh, yes, they are! Mirrors are essential when making any decor decisions, especially when you’re decorating a small space such as a static caravan. Place mirrors cleverly around your static caravan to utilise the sun coming through the windows and the mirrors will bounce light around your (neutrally coloured) walls, giving the illusion of more space.

Of course, there are many more ways to decorate a static caravan, and there are probably entire books on the subject. However, if you don’t want to spend too much time revamping your van, the tips above will breathe some life into your caravan, making it fresh, light and airy and a joy to stay in whether you live in a static caravan permanently or you spend a few weekends a year in one.

How would you decorate your caravan?

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AD-GIFTED | Do you currently use a laptop for work, school or just general internet browsing? Are you taking extra precautions to look after your device and keep it in a good working order?

Many of us use a laptop on a day-to-day basis, as there are so many advantages of using laptops. They are extremely lightweight and easy to carry, easy to power up, and the perfect device for keeping in touch with others whilst travelling or commuting. Purchasing a new laptop is quite a big investment. It's important that you take appropriate steps to ensure it continues to work correctly and to protect it from any potential damages. Listed below are 3 easy ways to take care of your laptop today.

Don't Overcharge The Battery

Laptop batteries will eventually die no matter how well you look after them, but, there are a few things you can do to help protect it. Leaving your laptop constantly plugged in after the battery has charged completely will ultimately reduce the overall life span of the battery. Any contact with heat can cause them to degrade even faster, especially if kept in direct sunlight, on your lap or even on pillows. These are all positions that should be avoided. Also, if your laptop has the battery and power saver mode feature, you’ll be able to turn this on in order to help extend the battery life of your laptop until you can plug in a charger.

Use A Storage Bag When Travelling

Laptop bags are an essential accessory for those who are always on-the-go, as they will help reduce the chance of accidental damage to your laptop. Laptops are fragile items that can be easily damaged if they are being carried around without any protection. Make sure your laptop bag is spacious and padded enough to fit your laptop but still remain compact. You will also want to ensure the fabric of the bag is durable, waterproof, and the zip works with no issues. Also, you will need to decide what style of laptop bag will best suit your requirements – whether it's a backpack style, a simple tote, or a smart messenger bag, there are bag options for everyone's personal preferences.

For me, my go-to has been the Lars black laptop bag from Trendhim - perfect for laptops up to 15,4”. This bag is extremely sleek, made with durable fabric with luxury faux-leather highlights for a stylish finish. The laptop bag is built with a spacious, padded compartment for extra protection whilst travelling or commuting. I also really like the two zipped secure front pockets, which are perfect to help carry and organise your chargers, cables, and other accessories. It also features a removable shoulder strap, allowing you to carry by the handles comfortably.

Clean Regularly

By simply using a few minutes each day or week to clean your laptop of any debris, including dust and grime, will make a difference in the lifespan of your laptop. Making sure to regularly check the condition of your laptops screen, keyboard, and vents will help keep your laptop in a good working order. You should also ensure your hands are clean and dry before use, to avoid making your laptop screen or keyboard sticky and dirty. As well as this, you will need to ensure you are being very careful when eating or drinking next to your laptop, as any food crumbs or liquids can cause problems for your device.

How do you care for your laptop?

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AD – GIFTED | With Mother's Day coming up, many people will be looking for the perfect gift for their mothers, and trying to find the best deals available for them. When it comes to gifting, you don't need to spend hundreds of pounds – it's always the thought that counts. Sometimes it can be difficult to choose your ideal gifts. Sometimes you want to think “outside the box” and decide something other than flowers and chocolates. If you're looking for a more unique gift, listed below are 4 affordable and luxury must-have gifts for Mother's Day to give you some much-needed inspiration.

For a real indulgent treat, a nice bottle of red wine could be exactly what you need for Mother's Day – not only does it taste great, but there are also numerous health benefits of red wine. From Independent Wines, I was kindly sent over the Massimago Conte Gastone - an 100% Organic and low-sulphite Amarone wine. This delicious wine has aromas of red cherry, rose, mint and cedar wood – sounds like a perfect combination! The best Amarone wines are famous for their intensely concentrated flavours of red berries and spices, high alcohol and medium to high tannins, and this wine is no exception.

If you're looking for some accessories for Mother's Day, why not opt for a simple and dainty piece of jewellery to add to her collection. From Wolf and Zephyr, I picked out the Turquoise Gemstone Necklace*, which I thought would be the perfect gift for Mother's Day. This simple necklace features a real turquoise encased in a delicate crown setting. This beautifully delicate gemstone necklace is the perfect gift with a deep, sentimental, and thoughtful meaning behind it.

“Known as the “master healer”, Turquoise is one of the oldest protection stones; protecting us from negative influences and promoting an optimistic attitude. Turquoise helps us to see that we are the creators of our own luck.”

For those looking for a more unique gift, or to expand your mother's current fragrance collection, The Perfume Experience Box* might be exactly what you require. This fragrance library offers a new and different way to discover and try a range of different perfumes, suitable for any time and occasion. All Pairfum London fragrances are natural and handmade, enriched with essential oils. As well as this, they are also vegan, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly, making them have such a positive impact on the environment.

Inside the tester box, you will receive 12 mini-sized bottles, which are perfect to stick in your handbag – giving you just the right amount of each to ensure you can try to test it enough. Each perfume bottle contains around 100 sprays – which is probably enough for 2 weeks wear. Inside the box, you also receive 50 paper strips to help you sample or share each perfume before you wear it. This will be such a practical gift for Mother's Day, as your mother can try some new scents and hopefully find one that she'll love.

If you're looking for something for the home, why not consider purchasing some wall art? Art makes a great gift as it can be so special and so personal to the recipient. You can choose pieces based on their preferences, home theme or colour palettes. Depending on your chosen style, there is a wide selection of art posters and prints to select from the Poster Store, that would be perfect for Mother's Day.

What are your plans for Mother's Day? What gifts will you be purchasing?

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AD| Managing your business' offices well is a vital role in the overall success of your team. This is because it can help manage your time more efficiently, increase your employees' productivity levels, and enhance the quality of work that is created on a daily basis. Using helpful office management tips and techniques can also help your business to develop and maintain administrative skills, create a constructive working environment and boost your employees overall morale.

Decluttering and Organising Your Office Workspace for Better Productivity

For good office management, you need to ensure all equipment, work spaces and furniture in the office are arranged correctly for maximum productivity, efficiency, and safety. An unorganised, chaotic work space can have a huge effect upon the productivity of your team, and can upset the vibe of the whole office space. As well as this, it can portray the wrong message to your visitors, customers, and clients.

A few ways you can declutter and organise your office are as follows;

— Go wireless where possible

— invest in storage solutions

— Ensure paperwork is filed immediately

— Keep your desk minimal and clutter-free

Create Easy To Follow Routines for Office Management

Using daily or weekly routines in the office are vital for a productive working environment. By simply scheduling out your week for yourself and your employees can help your business stay on track, stay focused and keep motivation levels high. Office routines could involve filing away paperwork, sending invoices and responding to emails on a daily basis to avoid falling behind your work schedule.

Practice a Cleaner, Safer and More Hygienic Working Environment

Keeping your office clean and tidy will not only help productivity levels, but it will also help to keep your working environment safer and healthier for your employees. It has become more important for businesses to maintain good air quality in their offices, and to provide a healthy environment for their employees and reduce the risk of contamination and fire. Using professional services, such as duct cleaning services, can offer assistance for cleaning jobs such as ventilation, extraction, and a general deep clean, to ensure your office space disinfected and ready to work in.

Eliminate Any Unwanted Distractions

Whilst at work, there are distractions absolutely everywhere. Another colleague, your email inbox, your social media accounts, there's simply no escape. However, in order to have a productive working environment, it's essential that you completely eliminate these distractions from your work space. By doing this, you can remain focused on your tasks, improve your time management skills, and ensure you meet all your deadlines.

A few ways you can eliminate distractions include;

— Turning off your mobile phone during working hours to ensure you are not tempted to browse.

— Keep your desk clutter-free.

— If you work in your own office, try to keep your door closed to avoid hearing any noises from others.

— Set yourself goals and time deadlines throughout the day to help you manage your workload.

How do you stay productive at work? What other office management tips help you reach your goals and deadlines?

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AD – GIFTED| Looking for a unique gift idea for your mum this Mother's Day? Why not opt for something a little more personalised and choose from some stunning wall art, posters, or prints to bring a smile to her face.

Personalised Gifts for Everyone's Preferences

Art makes a great gift because it can be so personal to the recipient, and there are a wide selection of art styles to select from the Poster Store. You'll definitely be spoilt for choice. In my opinion, nature and botanical themed artwork is the perfect choice for Mother's Day – think scenic landscapes, soft and delicate florals and beautiful photography. If nature isn't your thing, they have other poster categories such as animals, typography, fashion and vintage, to name a few. With the vast selection of different themes & categories for all tastes, and new poster collections released all the time, there is undoubtedly something for everyone.

Bold and Colourful Addition To The Home

By selecting some wall art for your Mother's Day gift, you can help inject some colour into the recipient's home, and it can help change the whole mood and atmosphere of their personal space. If you know they have quite a neutral and minimalist home, by deciding to pick some colourful posters and prints, you can help them add some vibrancy and brightness into their personal space. Or, if they have quite a colourful, vibrant room, you could opt for something more monochrome and bold, to feature as a focal point.

For my Mother's Day gift, I opted for the “Flowers in Pink Poster”. This poster is an up-close photograph of flowers in different shades of pink. This piece has incredible detail, sharp focus and will really make a statement in the home.

A Gift That Can Always Be On Show

Prints are the perfect gift for the home, and always make a great addition to the walls in the living room or bedroom. By choosing wall art as your gift, the recipient can display it in their home, and will remember you each time they see it during the day. It will be a long-lasting gift that can be cherished for years and years.

To complete your posters and prints, there are a variety of high quality frames to purchase in different colours and sizes. I opted for the stylish copper frame, as I felt this really compliments the pinks that are used in the floral image, and offers a beautiful contrast to the poster.

The Poster Store offer a wide variety of sizes for all posters, prints, and frames online – from 13×18 to 70×100, allowing you to pick the best pieces for your Mother's Day gifts or for the size space in your home you have to decorate. The online collection of unique prints will help you create the perfect gallery wall, tailor-made for any home. All the posters are printed on sustainably produced high-quality paper, helping to minimise any damage to the environment.

Use code: LAURABLOG45 for 45% on all posters (except Selection Posters and frames). Not combinable with other discount campaigns. Valid from 18th of March to 18th of April.

What gifts for Mother's Day will you be purchasing?

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GUEST POST | Enthusiastic DIYers are all too willing to give plumbing a go, in the way they wouldn’t attempt, say, plastering their walls, building an extension or tiling a roof. Why is this? Is it because they don’t think plumbing is a skilled job? Or is it because a man on YouTube with a spanner in his hand told them fixing a leak in a pipe was easy?

That bloke on YouTube may make doing your own plumbing look easy, but that doesn’t mean a) it actually is; or b) fixing plumbing issues yourself won’t cause further damage elsewhere. With that in mind, here are three reasons why you should hire a professional plumber.

A Plumber Can Locate The Cause of The Problem

If you’ve got a slow-draining sink in your 19th floor flat in east London, it might be a simple case of a blockage in the U-bend that will only take a few minutes to fix. However, a professional plumber will be able to diagnose if the problem lies further down the system, for example all the way down deep in the drains, requiring drain cleaning in London.

Plumbers Have Experience

A professional, qualified plumber will have the experience you just don’t get from blogs and YouTube videos. They’ll not only have the skills and qualifications necessary to diagnose and fix your plumbing concern, but because they do it daily, plumbers have years of experience to draw on. What this means is a plumber will be able to fix your issue quickly and efficiently. To put it simply – a professional plumber knows what they’re doing, and you don’t.

A Plumber Will Have The Proper Tools

When the plumber calls round to fix whatever it is you need fixed, they’ll have the proper tools with them. They might even have the right parts in their van, too, but if not, they’ll know where to get them or how long they’ll take to get in.

A plumber won’t be Googling to find out what tools they need or using a butter knife instead of a screwdriver (or is that just me?) They also won’t be making unnecessary trips to B&Q or Homebase to waste money on tools they’re only going to use once. You may think you’re saving money by doing your own plumbing, but if you take into consideration:

— the money you’ll spend on tools and parts

— the time it takes you to look up how to fix that blocked sink

the time it takes you to drive to the hardware store, find what you require and drive back, you might find you’d be better off paying a plumber after all.

Why You Should Hire a Professional Plumber

You may think you’re saving a few pennies by not hiring a professional plumber, but if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing, you could cause a lot of damage to your plumbing. Water damage from burst or leaking pipes can be devastating and require costly repairs to your walls, ceiling, and floors.

Taking all this into account, is it really worth the risk of not hiring a professional plumber?

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AD| Taking a trip abroad is all about relaxing and enjoying yourself. There's simply no reason why you should let any of your existing medical conditions stop you from exploring the world. Having a medical condition doesn't need to make your travel plans stressful and overwhelming. Instead, it means you will probably need to allow extra time, extra precautions and extra preparation before you leave, to ensure all needs are accounted for.

Obviously, it's important that you research into your chosen travel destinations, as you want to choose the right place to meet your needs. For example, if you have mobility problems, you won't want to be climbing hills and mountains whilst on holiday. Whether you have any form of disability, suffer with a mental health issue or are currently suffering from an illness, there are a number of simple steps you can take to ensure your holiday plans aren't a total failure. Listed below are 4 tips to help you travel safely with a medical condition.

Firstly, for those who are currently taking prescribed medicines, it's essential that you carry your medication to cover the entirety of your trip. You will need to plan out in advance what medication you require, and ensure you order enough to cover your time away. It's important that you carry your medication in your hand luggage or handbag in case your hold luggage gets lost, or you need to access your medication straight away. You may even consider taking some extra medication in case of any travel delays or diversions.

In order to travel safely with medical conditions, it's vital that you take out the correct travel insurance that you require. You must make sure to declare your medical conditions or illnesses when you purchase it to make sure it's valid and up-to-date. This will ensure you are covered for any situations that might occur whilst you are travelling.

If you suffer from any type of cardiology or respiratory conditions, you may need to travel with oxygen to ensure your safety and medical needs are looked after. For those travelling, the use of oxygen has become a much easier experience, especially with the evolution and development of portable oxygen, with retailers such as The Oxygen Store making oxygen-based products widely available and suitable for all your travel needs. If your medical condition requires you to travel with oxygen, you’ll need to ensure you speak with your chosen travel provider or airline to make sure you are aware of what is and isn’t accepted whilst travelling. Also, if you know that you will require oxygen, make sure that you carry enough to cover your trip, and ensure you carry refills in case of any delays.

Another part of your travel planning is to make sure your medical paperwork is correct and current. It may also be worth making an appointment to visit your GP or doctor before you book your next holiday, so they can carry out any necessary tests to ensure you are fit to travel, have any vaccinations and give you copies of your documents. In advance, you can make copies of your documents and ensure you carry your medical paperwork with you at all times whilst you are away. This will help you stay organised, and prepared if anything happens whilst you are away.

What other safety travel tips do you use?

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AD| Have you recently had a wardrobe clear-out, and have found yourself with bags full of unwanted clothes? If the answer is yes, you may not know exactly what to do with these, but have you considered selling them online?

Our home, wardrobes, clothing rails and drawers are sometimes filled with clothing items that we are hanging on to and simple cannot to throw out. However, sometimes, it's a good option to declutter your home and sell your unwanted items online. You could also consider giving the clothing to charity, with items that no longer fit, doesn't fit your fashion style, or hasn’t been worn for a long period of time. If this is something you are currently considering, then here are 5 top tips for selling your unwanted clothing online.

When you are looking to sell your unwanted clothing online, the first thing you need to consider is what website you wish to use and feature your items on. There are such a variety of websites and apps designed to help you upload your items in seconds, and get selling with a few clicks. Websites such as Depop, eBay and Vinted are just a number of places that can help you sell your unwanted belongings, and start earning some money from this.

Making sure to have an in-depth description of the items that you are selling will ensure all the important details are in place for your potential customers. You will probably need to include details such as price, brand, size, condition, and measurements. This will help your customers completely understand exactly what they’re buying and will end up reducing the amount of questions asked you may be asked about the items for sale.

Another vital part of selling your unwanted clothes online and securing that final sale is by ensuring your photographs are clear and appropriate for the item in the listing. Consider using good, natural lighting to show off the item exactly how it is, without any filters. Also, ensure the background of your photographs is neat and tidy, consider using a plain background that clearly highlights your sale items.

When selling your unwanted items online, you may need to answer any queries or questions that your potential customers may have. It's significant that your customer service is both professional and friendly, and always aim for the quickest response times possible. This can often help you build a trustworthy and reputable relationship with your customers, and can help you secure repeat business.

When you've finally secured a sale, it's time to get your item prepped for shipping. This is where you will need to consider your use of packaging. When opting for packaging to use, it's a good option to select something more sustainable and eco-friendly to avoid having a damaging impact on the environment. You'll want to make sure your packaging choices are durable and strong, to ensure they arrive with the customer in the best condition possible. There are a wide selection of bespoke packaging options to choose from that can help you reduce your plastic use, minimise postal costs and give your customers a fabulous first impression of your products.

Have you sold any of your unwanted clothes online? What are your favourite websites and apps to use?

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