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How to Design a Sprinkler System 

To design a sprinkler system, you will need to measure the area of your garden that you wish it to cover and plan a scaled-down design on paper. You should check your water pressure (you can use a water gauge for this) and factor this in. Different areas of your garden will most likely require different levels of watering (due to factors such as specific plants and types of soil, and levels of sun or shade), so you should separate your garden into different “Hydrozones” to account for this.

For the sprinkler heads, you can use fixed and/or rotating heads – there are plenty on the market to choose from. The piping can be a difficult part of designing an outdoor sprinkler system – if you have no idea whether using a Red Oxide threaded pipe is the best option, get in touch with the specialists for some great advice.

The Benefits

An outdoor sprinkler system can have many benefits for your garden. Not only can an outdoor sprinkler system provide automatic hydration for your lawn and plants without you having to spend time manually watering them every day, but a sprinkler system can also be fun for your kids to play in when it is hot outside! Just make sure it’s not in a place that can cause accidental injuries though!

Easy Lawn Care

Outdoor sprinkler systems can keep your lawn lush and green whatever the season without you having to water it yourself. If you want to relax and enjoy the summer without having to worry about constantly filling up a watering can, a sprinkler system can ensure that your lawn looks healthy and you can enjoy it with your friends or family! The convenience offered and time saved by a sprinkler system is a real game-changer.

Saving Water 

Using a hose or watering can means that some areas of your garden are over-watered whereas other areas may be completely dry! Unless you spend hours a day watering, it is hard to avoid this. With a well-designed outdoor sprinkler system, you can ensure that each part of your garden (whether your lawn, plants, or flowerbeds) gets exactly the right amount of water. This can save water, which is good for the environment as well as your water bills! 

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As a parent, you want your kids to feel happy and content at home. Your home should be a haven for all members of your family. If you’ve recently welcomed a new addition, or you have a toddler rushing around, it’s wise to ensure your home is child-friendly and that it works on a practical level. Here are some tips to help you tick the fun and functional boxes. 

Storage

When you welcome a bundle of joy into the world, one of the first things you notice is that little people have a lot of stuff. Storage is crucial for family-friendly living spaces, and it can make all the difference when it comes to keeping your home clean and tidy and minimising stress at the end of the day. If you invest in storage solutions, it takes a matter of minutes to turn a playroom that resembles a bombsite into a beautiful, neat, clutter-free zone. There are myriad options available, and you can make purchases according to the function and look of the room. In childrens’ bedrooms and playrooms, shelving units, boxes, crates, tubs and systems that have drawers and cubby holes work perfectly. If you’re looking for something chic and stylish for a living room, search for furniture that has hidden storage, for example, tables with pull-out drawers or footstools that have concealed storage under the cushion. You can also create a feature out of open shelving on one wall or hang shelves or wall-mounted units to maximise floor space. 

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Flooring

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Moving to a new town, city or country calls for adjustment–even to the shortest of distances. You might have moved on your own volition; you might have finally saved enough for your dream home or you a starting a family with your spouse. Sometimes, the changes come with life’s demands; work demands that you find a flat closer to the office or family duties calls on you to visit your elderlies more often. 

Whatever the case may be, many cities within the United Kingdom not only gleam in beauty but also with promise. Here are some things you can keep in mind before making a final decision:

Do your research: Unlike before, more information is public domain today. We can read up on people’s travels and perspectives on certain places they have lived in, some more articulate than others. Take advantage of this and gather as much insight as you can.

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, it’s easy to overlook safety issues in your home. With these three simple checks, however, you can improve your home’s safety quickly and easily. If you’re short on time, don’t panic. These three checks take just minutes to perform and will give you unrivalled peace of mind.

1. Fire Alarms

Having smoke, fire or heat alarms installed in your property is non-negotiable. If you don’t already have them, you can pick them in most supermarkets, online or free via numerous charities. The fire brigade will even pop round and install them for you, if you’re unable to do this yourself. 

Many modern fire alarms last for years but you still need to check them regularly. With a test button situated on the alarm itself, it takes seconds to ensure they’re working. 

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We’re all going through an adjustment period. From getting used to having our partners at home all day to homeschooling the kids, not being able to see family and friends and trying to maintain some kind of fitness routine without stepping foot in a gym. Another big adjustment many of us are getting used to, is working from home. If you’re lucky enough to have a job that you can work remotely, then getting yourself set up correctly is imperative. 

As I’m sure you’ll find, maintaining high levels of productivity isn’t always easy at home, simply because we’re not in a traditional working environment, we have little ones and pets running riot and we’re trying to keep ourselves out of the snack cupboard. To make the most of your current working situation you must have everything you need to work from home effectively. 

Read on for 5 things you shouldn’t work from home without!

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Guest post by Margaux Krause of amommaandherflock.com

When my daughter came into our life, baby gear and toys quickly overtook our small home, but I found a way to keep the look and feel of our living room. Two pieces of stylish yet functional furniture contain most of the toys that our daughter plays with in the living room.

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A long time ago, I saw a famous person in a shop. He was a sportsman, tall, well built, wearing clothes that cost more than my house, and I immediately panned around to look outside and see if I could spot his car. There it was. Looking like a UFO had landed. To this day I don’t know what it was, but I’m guessing it was hand-made from the smelted down golden treasures of a thousand long lost empires. I wanted it. And I hated him for having it. I turned back to cast a glare of “who do you think you are, eh?” only to see that he had chosen a book from the shelf, on art, and was paying for it while chatting to the cashier, a young girl in college. He asked what she was studying, and she happened to reply “art”. He probed further and asked what she liked and didn’t like about her course, giving her advice on different art movements and authors to look up. He was genuinely a nice man, and I couldn’t hate him. And I hated that I couldn’t hate him. But that started something in me … self-improvement is free. Here’s how I do it.

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If you contemplate getting views from different parents on the most significant challenge about their kid’s bedroom, they will state keeping the room organized and creating extra space.

It is normal for kids to create a mess; very few are born natural organizers. With unending supplies of children’s toys, clothing, school supplies, etc., you must maximize the little space available to fit the children’s belongings. 

Here are five ways you can create extra space in your kid’s bedroom. 

1. Use the Space Under the Bed

It is common knowledge that you can store stuff under the bed. However, you must make sure that you don’t throw things haphazardly as this will make it difficult to find items when you need them. 

You can have 1 or 2 huge clear plastic boxes, bags, cubbies, baskets placed under the bed. In the boxes, you can keep extra bedding, seasonal outfits, sporting equipment, and your child’s artwork.

Alternatively, you can opt for beds with drawers to keep the bedroom better organized and create more space.

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We may still be in the winter months, but now is the best time to start planning your garden. Knowing what you want to achieve with your outdoor space for your little ones’ benefit can be planned now and then implemented as soon as the weather improves and spring approaches! Here are some steps every parent with a garden should consider taking!

Making Your Garden Safe

Of course, the first step you’re going to have to make is ensuring your garden is a safe space for your little ones to spend time in. You need to supervise your children all the time while they are outdoors, but there’s plenty of room for accidents to happen if you aren’t careful when it comes to maintaining the space. Here are a few steps you should keep at the forefront of your priorities.

Securing the Perimeters

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