In this day and age, so many young people just aren’t prepared to negotiate their right to digital freedom. Endless access to movies, TV channels, communication, information … But have you really stopped to […]
It’s time for your tired old kitchen to have a makeover, and a cheap one at that! You needn’t go the whole hog, especially if you’re renting (and don’t forget to get permission from the landlord first!). All you […]
Perhaps you’re looking to modernise or have just moved into your own place. You don’t have to spend a fortune on appliances. As long as you know where to look and exercise caution, you can make a killing by buying […]
All those boring jobs around the house get no easier as you leave university. In fact, chances are that you’ll care more about your home than you did in that cheap rental place you and your flatmates had. You’ll […]
Getting the Most for your Books
They are a veritable cache of treasure, not only for their own sake, but also in terms of their value: your books. You’ve probably got rather a collection that has built up […]
Perhaps you’re a gadget geek or just want to save a little extra cash. You’ve cut back on your luxury spending – now it’s time to look at the basics. There are technological godsends out there to help you on your […]
It’s always the same – your bedroom looks boring and makes you feel blue. Big blank walls? Can’t see for the clutter? The bedroom can be one of the most neglected rooms of the house when it comes to decoration, […]
When redecorating, particularly if this is a new thing for you, it’s a good idea to start with the bathroom. Why? Well, most bathrooms are small in comparison with the other rooms in the house, so you can be bold […]
Everyone wants financial security for the future. You want to make sure that you’ll have enough money to afford the things you want in life – a car, a house, or perhaps (dare I say it?) a wedding and kids. None of […]
Do you wonder where all your hard-earned cash goes every month, leaving you at the deep dark bottom of your overdraft limit? Are you trying everything you can to save money but you still end up scrimping and […]
I knew it would have to happen sometime, but the time has finally arrived to learn to drive. With petrol at a premium, though, it’s an understatement to say it’s not cheap. What! Twenty-three quid an hour? That’s […]
So it was tough being a student. You dreamt of getting a job and being able to have all those luxuries to make life pleasurable – you know, like that new pair of jeans, a widescreen TV or a subscription to Vogue. […]
What does it take?
“So to be absolutely clear: teachers have to be bright but empathetic, patient but enthusiastic, practical but creative, imaginative but organised, confident but not complacent, inspirational […]
The techie way
We’re pretty unimaginative when it comes to finding a place to live. Being the techie generation, the tendency is to turn to the internet for the solution to any problem life throws at us. Need to […]
When I was at university I did my bit. I volunteered to visit schools and spread the word to secondary school students that university could be the right option for them. I loved it – and it wasn’t a hard sell. […]
Flatmates are a motley bunch, aren’t they? Even if you know them before you move in together, they can turn out to be a completely different person to live with than they are to booze with. And sharing with a […]
I recently watched a Horizon programme about so-called ‘global weirding’. Like many people, I’ve always had a strange fascination with the weather, and the more unusual or freakish it is, the more I’m bewitched. […]
If you’ve got yourself a new pad or you’re just fed up of the sight of your home, then perhaps it’s time for a recession-style revamp. This is a great way of transforming the look of a room, keeping costs to an […]
Well done you – you’ve set up a budget. Now all you need to do is stick to it. Lots of budgets are created with good intentions, but often people underestimate how difficult it is to keep to it and by the end of […]
