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How to babyproof your home: A room-by-room guide
From kitchens and bathrooms to everywhere in between, here is a quick room-by-room guide to making your London property safe for a child to explore.
How to prepare your home for Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, with homes filled with family, friends and merriment. But to really get into that Christmas feeling, and to be prepared to host the extended family for a few days, there are few things that need to be done around the home,...
How to prepare your home for autumn
We might be experiencing a late heatwave at the moment, but the temperature will soon start to tumble and the wet weather will return. From clearing your gutters to checking your boiler, now is the perfect time to get your property ready for the colder and wetter...
Tips to Repair Broken Tiles
Let’s face it, accidents happen, things get broken, and depending on the thing, this can be more or less of a big problem. When it comes to certain things though, having to deal with it being broken can be very time consuming and expensive. For example, perhaps you...
Tips for your DIY painting jobs
At some point or another, most of us have attempted DIY painting jobs either in our own homes, or those of family members and/or friends. Sadly, the general conclusion is that DIY paint jobs never really turn out quite the way that we hoped that they would, and you...
The benefits of hiring a decorating handyman
Whether you have just moved into a new home or have been living in the same one for a while, but have decided that it’s time for a change, then decorating one or more rooms in your home is a great thing to do! Buying all of the nice new things to go with the new decor...
These 5 upgrades will increase your home’s value
Everyone wants to make sure that they are getting the best out of their properties. And why not? Many homeowners will eventually find that their homes need a bit of a helping hand when it comes to keeping at ‘their best’ – and that doesn’t just mean in terms of...
5 room renovation ideas you can DIY
Ever considered taking on a bit of house remodelling before? To change the look of your room or space, you don’t have to lift everything up or take everything apart. In fact, there are lots of things you can do to renovate your home under your own steam. There are...
A quick guide on hanging pictures
While hanging pictures may seem like a pretty easy job, it’s actually more intricate than you might think. When you hire a leading company or specialist to help you decorate and transform the look of your home, you’re bound to pick up plenty of tips and tricks –...
A quick guide on painting
Here at BBOJ, we know a thing or two about painting. We’ve used all kinds of mixes and have painted all kinds of walls, doors, skirting boards and more besides. The fact is, we’ve applied our paint to pretty much every indoor surface under the sun, and then some. But...
The truth about domestic ‘staff’ and why home can be the trickiest work environment
Cleaners, tutors, gardeners, nannies… the domestic help business is booming, but managing those relationships can be a challenge. Published in the Daily Telegraph. Julian Axe, retired doctor: Chris Gilbey was recommended to me by a local friend in Kensington. He made...
Get ready for Spring!
It’s that time again. Spring is finally here, and for millions of people, that means finally getting their homes in order. You’ve left some of the bigger jobs over the winter to fester. Who can blame you? No one’s really going to feel up to...
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