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So today is Halloween. The darker nights are here and, even though the fate of Brexit has now been postponed, many of us are still anticipating a big fright night tonight. Hopefully you have plenty of supplies to satisfy the most demanding trick or treaters. Perhaps you have even gone the extra mile by carving […]

The recent rainy weather has brought our late summer to an abrupt end! It already seems months since we have had any dry warm weather, even though it is actually only a couple of weeks ago.It has definitely not been a dry October so far! But for some of our readers it is indeed very […]

With the increasing focus on the impact of climate change, all of us are recognising the need to do what we can to cut carbon emissions. In the words of UN Secretary General António Guterres: “Time is running out, but it’s not too late”. This doesn’t mean that we need to go without a warm, […]

So you made it! For most families, Back to School has now happened. Autumn is approaching and it’s time to get back into the daily grind again. In our last article A Fresh Start for September we looked at various ways in which we can try to make our everyday lives more organised and less […]

So today is the last Bank Holiday of the year – not counting Christmas. And it’s also going to be the hottest August Bank Holiday on record. Let’s all enjoy a wonderful day in the sun, and make the most of the end of summer. September always feels like a time of change. The nights […]

“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen” is a saying that is familiar to many of us. It is believed to originate from US President Harry S. Truman and is used in the sense that sometimes when the pressure of a situation is too much to handle, the best course of […]

There is a lot of truth in this old saying. You are likely to get a better quality product or service if you pay a little bit more – up to a point. Unfortunately some providers can take things way too far and charge ridiculous prices to those customers who – for whatever reason – […]

Those readers who also follow us on Twitter will recognise the above sentiment! At Stone and Chrome we often hear people say that their bathroom is so tiny, it doesn’t need designing. But in fact design is the key to ensuring that small really is beautiful. Design is the key When you are limited on […]

We are living in uncertain times, both economically and politically. With Brexit still waiting to happen, and more governmental changes imminent, there is an impact on various aspects of our lives. One of these is the decision whether or not to move home. Many homeowners who may have been planning to move this year are […]

You can’t fail to be aware that this week has seen the state visit of President Donald Trump. Love him or loathe him, he has certainly made his presence known. But long before the President became centre stage, the word “trump” has been in common usage in the world of card playing. It means either […]