Your tips on how to keep your home glamorous #3

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Thanks I'll take a look. I've had a carpenter & they've said due to the plasterboard walls I can't put in a unit or nails. I also don't want the expense of a big job or a builder in blocking up the window, looking for quick easy fix!
You can definitely hang things off plasterboard. My whole house is plasterboard dot and dab, we’ve wall hung flat screen TVs, shelves, large artworks, radiators etc. My husband has done it so it’s definitely DIY-able.

Look up heavy duty plasterboard fixings - this is one type https://www.geefix.com/
 
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Could you change the direction the door opens or maybe even fit a barn-style sliding door hung on a rail to give more floor space? We did this to a pretty much unusable cupboard and created a walk in pantry with the space it gave. I’ve also seen shelves fitted into window recesses in various ways. Lots of ideas on Pinterest
 

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Shelving in the window!!!! Genius!!!!!!!
 
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I split some liquid foundation on the carpet any tips how to get it out?
Worth doing a bit of a google on it, don’t take my word in case it ruins your carpet but I used to use a dab of star drops ammonia on a damp cloth to get makeup stains off my coat collars.
 
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I split some liquid foundation on the carpet any tips how to get it out?
Same caveat as above, don't take responsibility for a ruined carpet but I'd just use standard carpet cleaner and maybe make up remover, I use make up remover to clean foundation off jackets
 
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Recommendation: I'm sure there's a slew of gender stereotyping memes that would've covered this but my car can really turn a into a sty, like the outside is fully brought in. I just don't have a routine about cleaning it at all like I do about anything inside or gardening.
I got this https://www.blackanddecker.co.uk/product/pd1200av-xj/12v-dc-dustbuster-flexi-car-vacuum?tid=586986
And it is fantastic! I have a wet dry shop vac thing from Screwfix or Wickes that i use for a proper clean but I park on street and it's doable with an extension lead, but it's rain that really gets in the way of using that when I need to. It doesn't quite match that but it gets up most bits that are visible including needles/twigs, wood chips/sawdust and mud. I also get a much missed eyefull of bagless action since I've denounced bagless inside (said here before Miele c3. Always due respect to Henry and Hetty)

Question: is there a room/space planning app that is just basic where you can enter a room's dimensions, and then slide around objects in it? Nothing too detailed, just like cubes matching the measurements of furniture and fittings would be fine.
 
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Does anyone have a dehumidifier they would recommend?
I have the 12L one and my mum has the 10L one.

Really rate them both.


Meaco MeacoDry ABC Dehumidifier (Black) 10L - Ultra Quiet Dehumidifier - Energy Efficient Electric Compressor Dehumidifier for home - Removes Condensation & Damp, prevents Mould https://amzn.eu/d/0BAIO1f
 
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I've got the same brand as @HoGi but it is also an Air Purifier. My daughter's room had some black mould around the winter which FREAKED me out.

 
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I’ve got this one too and I love it! The amount of water it collects is it feels so much better to know it’s being removed from inside our home.
 
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How do I stop my house from smelling like dog? We’ve just got a puppy and it’s cute but god they stink
 
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How do I stop my house from smelling like dog? We’ve just got a puppy and it’s cute but god they stink
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I make sure my windows get opened daily, and wash bedding weekly. Quite often in middle of week I take it into garden and give it a good shake as I’m certain that’s where the smell comes from.
 
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I make sure my windows get opened daily, and wash bedding weekly. Quite often in middle of week I take it into garden and give it a good shake as I’m certain that’s where the smell comes from.
Assuming you’re talking about dog bedding - we don’t use those sofa cushion type squishy ones but a place bed which is like a plastic mesh suspended over a metal frame, imagine it’s far less absorbent so might be a nice alternative for anyone conscious of the smell.

Agree though airing the house think this is essential for preventing any house smell tbh, I’ve also got a shark air purifier which I hope helps 🫣
 
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Does anyone have any tips on how to stop clutter accumulating? I feel like every other week I’m throwing stuff out and the amount of crap just doesn’t dwindle
 
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