It can be difficult to know if you’re ready for a move or not. There are many implications that come with it, but sometimes it’s necessary. Here are a few signs that it may be time for you to consider a move: The House Is Suddenly A Lot Bigger When you first moved into your current home, it was probably full of the mess and noise and buzzing atmosphere that comes with having the whole family around. But now, the kids have moved out permanently and the house is suddenly too big and far too quiet. This might mean it’s time to downsize. Sometimes this can be difficult – your home has many goo ..read more

Now that the sunshine is here, it’s time to look forward to the summer. Everyone looks forward to the summer because it usually means spending time with our family and friends, and who doesn’t look forward to that? To celebrate the sunshine, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best events going on in and around Wrexham over the next few months. Will we see you there? ‘Grease’ The Movie Singalong – 29th June Let’s face it, who isn’t a fan of the 1978 musical classic ‘Grease’? Following the success of their ‘Mamma Mia’ themed night, The Stiwt Theatre is hosting a singalong night dedicated to t ..read more

When it comes to renting a property, you can often be restricted in what you can do. For example you may not be able to put holes in the wall, wallpaper or install a new kitchen. However, this doesn’t mean that you cannot make the house your home. There are many different ways to personalise a rented property and make it feel like a home rather than someone else’s house. Let’s take a look at a few. Know Your Boundaries Before you embark on this decorating journey, it’s always a good idea to talk to your landlord and ask him exactly what changes you are allowed to make to the property. A lot o ..read more

As a child, moving to a new area can be a daunting prospect. Getting to know a new place, making new friends and settling into a brand new school are at the forefront of their mind, and they’re understandably worried. Picking a new school can also be a challenging task for parents, with all the pressure to pick the right school. Fear not, as we are here to help. Continuing with another entry in our school guides, we’ve put together a simple guide to some of the local schools in the Chester area. Primary Schools When it comes to primary schools, Chester doesn’t have a shortage. With over 20 sc ..read more

We all want to do our part in helping the environment, but it’s tough knowing where to start. There is actually a surprising amount of things you can do around the house to make your home a little bit greener, and we’ve run down a couple of them. Say No To Bottled Water As consumers, we go through a huge amount of plastic by buying bottled drinks from the shop. The majority of us do not reuse those bottles, and they end up in the bottom of the bin. Plastic takes a very long time to decompress, so it’s safe to say that it is not very good for the environment… A way on combating this is by gett ..read more

Now that the weather is (hopefully) starting to get a little nicer, it’s time to start planning some fun days out. As we’ve previously talked about in our “5 Fun Days Out In North Wales & Chester” article, there is a lot of fun to be had in the local area. There is so much in fact, that we’ve found even more things for you to get your hands on. Up for some fun? Flip Out Chester So we start off this list with one of the newer additions to Chester in Flip Out. Flip Out Chester is a huge trampoline park located on the Chester Gates Business Park and boasts an impressive amount of things to b ..read more

Cooking a delicious meal at home to share with your family can be fun, but who doesn’t love eating out? Sometimes it’s nice to splash the cash and leave the dishes to someone else and treat yourself to something a little different. But where should you go? For this entry in our favourite places to eat, we take a look at some of the tastiest food stops around the Harrow area that are no more than a 15 minute drive away. Get ready to feel a little hungry reading this… The White Horse If you’re after some tasty, homemade food then look no further than The White Horse. The White Horse delivers fr ..read more

Moving into your first home can be both an exciting and very stressful time for everyone involved. You can’t wait to move into your new property, but there is a lot to remember. If you’ve lived at home or rented previously, you might have forgotten about the smaller things that help the house run smoothly on a day-to-day basis. It’s easy enough to remember to pack your clothes and ornaments, but have you got a set of plates to eat off? To help make your moving process a little bit easier, we’ve decided to put together a list of the essentials that you will need when you move into your first ho ..read more

When it comes to buying your first house, you’re almost definitely going to need to borrow a fair amount of money. Unless you plan on getting rich any time soon, you’ll need to apply for a mortgage. Now if you were the person lending out the money, you’d want proof that you’d be able to get your money back, right? This is where your credit score comes into play. To help you get a better understanding, we’ve decided to take a look at what a credit score is and how it can affect you when buying or renting a property. What Is A Credit Score? Put into simple terms, a credit score is a number that ..read more

As we’ve previously discussed, it can sometimes be tricky trying to plan the perfect day out. Trying to find somewhere that everyone will enjoy without traveling for hours can be a challenge, but you’d be surprised what you can find on your doorstep. To celebrate the opening of our Denbighshire & Conwy branch, we’ve listed some of the best days out to be had in and around the local area. GYG Karting Are you up for testing your driving skills? GYG (Glan Y Gors) Karting is Conwy’s premier go karting experience, with fun to be had all around. There are multiple different karting options, inc ..read more