Author: Aimee Rose
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’Elf and safety’ in the home at Christmas
During the festive season we spend more time in our homes, using extra electricity with Christmas lights, games consoles plugged in for hours at a time, and generally from more people just being around. You may have already put up your Christmas tree and slipped into your elf pyjamas, ready for the big day, but…
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Home office inspiration for small spaces
Working from home is no longer a luxury – it’s become the new way of working for so many people across the country, but what happens if you don’t have enough space for a proper home office? We’ve prepared a few ideas so you can transform the space you have available into a proper working…
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Why is Rated People better for tradespeople than a directory only service?
At Rated People, we appreciate the core role that tradespeople play when it comes to making home improvements. From building houses that become homes, to making sure they’re safe, functional and beautiful, tradespeople are our hard-hat-wearing heroes. Why should you choose us when it comes to marketing your business? In a highly competitive online world, it can be tricky to…
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Unusual holiday wreaths and garlands
The festive season is fast approaching, so now is the perfect time to start planning your holiday decorating ideas. This year’s decorations don’t have to be predictable, because with the right inspiration you can ditch the typical Christmas décor in favour of decorations that aren’t so common. Your focus might be your indoor decorations, but…
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Black Friday deals with Rated People
The most wonderful time of the year is here again. No, not Christmas… it’s Black Friday! At Rated People, we’re celebrating the occasion by giving back to hardworking tradespeople. We’re offering new customers 20% off all job leads until the end of the year so you can fill up your work diary for less. But…
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Little changes for a greener home
Home is a place you can retreat from the world, relax, and unwind. Sometimes it’s hard to see that the things you do in your home day-to-day can have a big impact on the environment. And that’s okay! Life is busy. Your home should be a space where you can put a pause on your…
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Transform your conservatory this winter
A conservatory is a unique room in your home in how it connects you to the outdoors. It should be an idyllic haven and a sun-soaked passageway to your garden. In the summertime, it’s easy to see the benefits of having a conservatory. You can fling the doors wide open and invite nature in. But…
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Unique fireplace décor ideas
A fireplace epitomises cosiness in the winter. Even when they’re not being used, they can still function as the decorative heart of your home. After all, what’s more relaxing than being curled up with a blanket next to a fireplace? Not much. Even if the logs aren’t real and the flame is electric, a fireplace…
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How to apply a mist coat
The world of painting and decorating can be daunting for the inexperienced, but perhaps we can help make life a little easier. Learning the ins and outs of mist coat painting is an essential part of the process, because if you don’t apply a mist coat properly you could end up damaging the plaster and…