Small Fixes for Big Savings – Wooden Window Frames

September 29, 2014 | DIY & Home Improvement | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

As you pull up onto your driveway after a hard day at work, are you happy with the sight which greets you? Does the outside of your house do you justice? Now, at eSpares, we know that during the spring and summer months, many of you will have spent time mowing the lawn, weeding flowerbeds and trimming hedges to ensure that your garden (and invariably your home) looks neat and tidy, but what about the outside of the house itself?

Cleaning Made Easy with a Steam Cleaner

September 25, 2014 | Cleaning Tips | DIY & Home Improvement | No comments

American interior design, Mario Buatta once said that “dust is a protective coating for fine furniture”, and whilst this may be true, there’s only so much dust and dirt that can be taken within a home until someone cracks and brings out the cleaning products.

However, very few of us, if any of us actually enjoy running the vacuum and duster around the home, let alone providing a deep clean of the home, which can take hours to complete and still leave areas of your home looking as though they have been untouched.

5 Great Ideas to Celebrate Swap Ideas Day

September 10, 2014 | DIY & Home Improvement | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | 2 comments

Today, September 10^th may not mean a lot to you, unless it’s a) your birthday – in which case happy birthday or b) you’re a huge Duran Duran fan and you’re excited about the nationwide release of their concert film which comes out today.

For us at eSpares neither of the above are applicable, but today is still important to us, because today is officially “swap ideas day”, and to join in with the festivities of such a day, we’ve compiled five ideas which we think all homeowners should be aware of – we’ve made sure they are cost-effective, and for those of you interested in “upcycling”, products you are likely to already have within your home.

3 Cleaning Tips We Learnt From Our Grandparents

September 7, 2014 | Cleaning Tips | DIY & Home Improvement | 5 comments

It’s well known that grandparents bring a little more wisdom, warmth, happiness and love to every life they touch; and to celebrate grandparents on today (September 7^th), National Grandparents Day, at eSpares we’ve decided to share some of the greatest cleaning tips our grandparents have passed onto us.

The tips shared below use the power of everyday household / kitchen products, which are typically used in cooking; and first up is the….

Make Your House Sparkle

July 14, 2014 | Cleaning Tips | DIY & Home Improvement | 2 comments

Suitcases packed, currency exchanged, tickets printed, passports checked (re-checked and checked again) – it can only mean one thing, its summer holiday time! But before you depart for the airport, why not ensure that your home is sparkling by giving it a deep clean, with the help of an arsenal of household cleaning products.

I know many of you will have read through the list above and instantly been taken to thoughts of your impending holiday, only to be brought back down to earth by the thought of cleaning. But surely I’m not the only one who insists on giving the house a thorough clean before I leave for two weeks in the sun?

Products to Make Your House Sparkle

July 14, 2014 | Cleaning Tips | DIY & Home Improvement | 2 comments

Suitcases packed, currency exchanged, tickets printed, passports checked (re-checked and checked again) – it can only mean one thing, its summer holiday time! But before you depart for the airport, why not ensure that your home is sparkling by giving it a deep clean, with the help of an arsenal of household cleaning products.Read more

E-Cloths – Making Cleaning as Simple as 1,2,3

July 11, 2014 | Cleaning Tips | DIY & Home Improvement | No comments

A quick survey, how many times have you gone to your local supermarket with a list of cleaning products to purchase and then been left unsure which product is best for the job awaiting it? Do you have a cupboard within your kitchen which is dedicated to just cleaning products and cloths, which although you own do not know what they do?

Simple Cleaning Tips

July 7, 2014 | Cleaning Tips | DIY & Home Improvement | 2 comments

A few simple and cost-effective cleaning tips that will no doubt come in handy ahead of the big bad Summer clean. All the following tips involve using items commonly found in and around the home.

Is Your Bed as Cosy as You Think?

February 3, 2014 | DIY & Home Improvement | No comments

The cold weather and wintry conditions can leave you craving your duvet and relishing the prospect of snuggling up in bed. However your bed may not be quite the sanctuary you believe and might instead be home to a variety of allergy-causing nasties. You may feel confident that you bed is clean and hygienic because you wash and change your pillow casing and duvet cover regularly, but if you are neglecting the mattress then you are in for a nasty shock.

Freshen Up Your Home

January 13, 2014 | Cleaning Tips | DIY & Home Improvement | No comments

We take pride in our homes and want to make them look their best. So, hop to it and learn some things you can do that will truly help make your home look that much nicer. As far as DIY skills go, so long as you have a pulse and a pair of hands you should be ok at completing most of these.

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