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For some people, building their very own property is a life-long dream. After all, why would you buy someone else’s home when you can design one with your personal stamp on it. It’s a great way to tailor your new home to meet your exact needs. You can be creative with space and design, and also, be as hands-on with the project as you like. Not that into DIY? Fair enough, you can always hire a contractor to do all the hard work for you. But if you do enjoy building and large projects, then building your very own home could be a fantastic challenge.

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If the project is efficiently planned out and done correctly, then a self-build home can work out cheaper than buying one.  (more…)

It can be an exciting thought to be finally able to own your own home. You may have been saving for years, and keeping your financial records squeaky clean. Your household budget may be in good order, and you may even have all the removal costs detailed. Finally, you find the house of your dreams. All you need to do now is convince the mortgage company to give you the loan you need.

Saving the deposit may be the least of your worries in the long term, though. There are dozens of other costs you will incur when you buy a house. Having a healthy twenty to forty percent of the asking price sets you on the right track. Proving you can afford the monthly repayments is all the bank may ask for in a good financial year. But owning a house comes with far more costs than just the mortgage repayments. (more…)

A lot of people live with pain in their bodies twenty-four hours a day. It can easily take over your whole life. It can affect your mood, your fitness, your lifestyle, your sleep patterns, and even your ability to work. Nobody wants to spend their lives reaching for painkillers, so what other options are available? There are many reasons for pain, and so there are different ways to relieve it. But there are also ways to adapt your life so you can cope a little easier when times are tough. Try some of these top tips to make your life easier:

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If your pain is preventing you from sleeping well, then life could be especially tough for you. Without enough deep sleep, the body cannot heal. Instead, it could begin to develop even more pain and health problems.  (more…)

When raising children, it makes sense that parents will want to instill their values in their offspring especially since parents tend to pass on to the next generation what the previous one passed on to them. In those values, if one or both of the parents are sports fan, chances are good that the children will pick up a love for athletic competition as well. Parents who are not sure if their children will enjoy sports and root for a particular team, like the Dodgers, should not worry. Here are three ways to encourage children to become fans of the iconic Dodgers team, too.

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A great way to instill a love for the Dodgers in a child is to dress them in team gear starting at a young age. (more…)

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As I’m sure you’re aware, there are a lot of con men out there who pose as legitimate tradesmen, and use their front to rip off innocent people. Unfortunately, if you’ve never had a brush with one, it can be hard to recognise a scam. Here, I’ve listed a few good ways to check a tradesman is legitimate. I hope they help! (more…)