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LAWN CARE
No
garden
would be
complete
without a
perfect lawn PRO’S AND CONS OF DIY LAWN CARE
Pros • If you enjoy looking after your own garden DIY lawn care can give you great satisfaction when done correctly
Cons • Looking after your own lawn can be a laborious task. •H iring equipment like a scarification machine etc can be expensive. • If lawn feed, weed and moss killer is applied incorrectly you can cause a lot of damage to your lawn.
USING A LAWN CARE COMPANY Using a professional lawn care company will save you time and money in the long run. The result from our experience are fantastic. Lawn care companies take care of your lawn leaving you MORE TIME TO ENJOY YOUR GARDEN.
MOVING OR IMPROVING
Moving or Renovating? Well if your thinking of moving it can be a difficult task and stressful, but it can also be seen as a fresh start, if your thinking of completely starting over or having a bit of a make over at you new place. What is the best options for you? WHAT DOES MOVING ENTAIL? Headaches, broken boxes and the significant costs related to moving can prove too much for most households. With the financial element a key factor to moving, consider contacting some local estate agents to come and give you a valuation. You may be surprised just how much your property has increased in value. When considering a sale price you are better to get a few valuations to establish a realistic value. With the value of your property you are then in a good position to make a sensible decision as to whether moving or staying is right for you and your family. If your thinking about improving, where do you get started? do you renovate one room? the entire house? or maybe the kitchen.
IF YOUR HOUSE IS LOOKING TIRED OR ARE YOU GETTING A LITTLE BORED OF THE SAME SCENERY EVERY DAY, WHAT DO YOU DO? MOVE? OR IMPROVE?
Most people are scared to get started because they don’t know the right tradesman, are scared of getting ripped off or even fear the work wont be up to scratch. If your competent at DIY the costs can be kept reasonably low with great results. If you hate the thought of picking up a tool you need the right qualified tradesmen and a dream of what you want your home to look like. Whether you have a budget of £100’s or £1000’s you really could create the home you dreamed of. Try looking through the popular design magazines to give you some ideas of the in trend looks. If you want to employ the services of a tradesmen be sure to check them out, ask for references or even ask to see recent work they have completed.
OWNING A PET An estimated 12 million British households choose to keep a pet. That’s no wonder, since there are a lot of benefits of having a furry friend. Although it is still an unexplainable bond, the magic between man and beast, we all know for certain we love to live with them as friends and take the best care of them.
THEY KEEP YOU MOVING mainly dogs are the best personal motivators for your daily outdoor exercise.
THEY HELP MAKE NEW FRIENDS It is precisely through your pet that you meet like-minded people. Let yourself be surprised.
THEY MAKE SURE YOU’RE NEVER LONELY Cats and dogs (and other pets) make great companions; always waiting for you to come home and always happy for a snuggle.
THEY IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM Kids who grow up around animals, typically have stronger immune systems and a reduced risk of developing asthma or eczema.
THEY LOWER YOUR STRESS LEVELS Stroking or interacting with your pet helps you clear your head. Playing with or petting an animal can increase levels of the stressreducing hormone oxytocin and decrease production of the stress hormone cortisol. So... do not hold back and cuddle a lot!
THEY TEACH RESPONSIBILITY Having a pet can actually teach your kids important skills such as grooming and cleaning out the cage. But also important emotions, such as empathy, which comes in handy in later life.
Size does not matter! whether you opt for a large dog or a cute rabbit, for every household there is a perfect companion to take care of... and to love very much!