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Mulled wine and mince pie parties are a staple part of Christmas celebrations among friends and families, but daytime drinking can leave you feeling drowsy and lethargic as well as unsafe to drive home. If you want to avoid binge drinking, alternate your alcoholic beverages with these delicious alcohol free festive drinks to stay hydrated, [...]
Christmas is a magical time of year for the young and old alike, but December can also be a month where we find ourselves unintentionally binge drinking. Work dos, nights out with old friends and family get-togethers can take an alcohol shaped theme, leaving even usually sensible drinkers feeling worse for wear. The obvious answer [...]
I’m sure most of us can think of ways we’d rather spend our cash than on boiler servicing, but unfortunately it’s a necessary evil. Professionals recommend you book your boiler in for a service every 12 months, and if you’re a landlord this is a legal requirement for every property you let out. But what [...]
Traditionally more popular in America, over the past 10 years Halloween has wormed its way into British culture and is now firmly a part of the UK calendar and not just for the kids either. An increasing amount of “grown ups” are celebrating All Hallows’ Eve with fancy dress fun at parties and on nights [...]
The Post Office is a British institution and an increasingly strong competitor when it comes to insurance or travel money, but one area not generally associated with your local postie is credit cards, with people generally preferring to go with their existing bank or their primary supermarket. However, the Post Office offers a couple of [...]
The vast majority of burglaries involve a door or lock being forced open by the intruder. Ensure your existing door is safe by following these property maintenance tips from a London locksmith. 1. Buy a secure door If you’re buying a new door, make sure its specifications make it secure. As any London locksmith will [...]
What with all the gifts you have to buy this December, along with the necessary stocking up on festive food and decorations, Christmas can be expensive. But there is a whole range of ways to make your Christmas budget go further this year, without missing out on all those glittery extras. Rather than waiting until [...]
As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder our thoughts move away from beach bodies and turn to mince pies and mulled wine. While it’s a great excuse to have fun and let our hair down, we shouldn’t forget that there are serious consequences to binge drinking which go beyond a killer hangover. [...]
When it comes to good property maintenance, getting ready for Christmas requires a slightly different approach to the work you might be doing during the rest of the year. For example, your central heating will be a priority and if you have a fireplace then you will need to ensure this is properly kept. Plus, [...]
When it comes to Christmas, most people find themselves spending a lot more than they thought they would. The result can be a rush to secure instant decision credit cards or instant loans as it dawns that the money available for the Christmas shopping just won’t stretch far enough. While instant loans and instant decision [...]
Borrowing options like instant loans, car loans and instant decision credit cards can be very handy in some circumstances, on the other hand getting into debt can become one big struggle it’s difficult to break free from. Here are some drawbacks to consider if you’re thinking about taking out a loan. Expensive repayments When you [...]
For many, especially those hit by ill health or redundancy during the recession, protection has been a godsend which prevented them from losing their homes. For others, the policy is merely an extra monthly cost which, while providing a certain amount of piece of mind, does not really work out as a worthwhile option for [...]
Tiles are the most obvious part of your new bathroom as they cover the most surface area in the room. Bathroom Tiling 1. Make sure the colour of the tiles is warm, but not dark. The last thing you want in a cold bathroom is cold-coloured tiles (such as bright white or aquamarine). At the [...]
So your boiler conks out, your car breaks down or your pet needs an emergency operation. All of these things need to be paid for, but you just don’t have the cash. Saving up isn’t really an option, so what do you do? Well for many people the answer to take out an instant decision [...]
Mortgage protection is an optional policy which ensures your mortgage payments are fulfilled if you cannot pay for certain reasons. Depending on your personal financial circumstances, gaining mortgage protection may be a good idea for safeguarding your home should difficult times occur unexpectedly. Why is mortgage protection necessary? In 2009, as the UK economy struggled [...]
When you turn on your air con on the first hot day of the year it can be frustrating to find that your unit is struggling to cool the room, or worse, not working at all. While it’s recommended you get a professional engineer to complete an air conditioning service as part of your yearly [...]
Taking care of roofing may be the most important property maintenance job you do all year. A damaged roof will only get worse over time, and could end up costing big money if it’s not taken care of. To prevent long-term and costly damage, follow these top five tips for roofing maintenance. 1. Inspect your [...]
If you’re going to get a credit card, you want the one which is going to work the hardest for you. Therefore it makes sense to choose one with a reward scheme, where you’ll get something back for your spending. And the more you spend, the more you get back! So let’s take a look [...]
There are many reasons why you might want to take out a loan, and there are just as many types of loan, from instant loans to homeowner loans and car loans. Knowing what to look for according to your needs could help you save hundreds or even thousands of pounds. Here are the top five [...]
There is a huge range of credit cards available on the market today. From interest free credit cards and instant decisions credit cards to adverse and prepaid cards, but reward points cards are one type of card which can actually earn you money, or other privileges, if you are suitably financially disciplined. What are reward [...]
