Back boilers get their name from the fact that they’re attached to the back of a stove or fireplace. Back boilers became popular in the 1960s, though they started to be phased out in the 1980s. However, there are many…
View PostThere isn’t much that can’t be made at least a fraction better with a cup of tea. It’s what we English folk do when times get tough the kettle gets switched on, and the world is put to rights over…
View PostA few weeks ago Hugo moved into his own room. I know for many people, this seemed like a late transition, but it’s what worked for us. Since then he has been sleeping like a complete dream (excuse the pun.)…
View PostThe winter months are upon us, and it’s at this time of year that the temperature really starts to plummet. As it gets colder outside, keeping warm can be much more of a challenge – especially if you live in…
View PostLast year we moved out of Manchester and further out towards the country. We had lived in the heart of Manchester for years, and it was very much home, but as our family was growing, we needed more space and…
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