Life

Bruce Kaye is an active supporter of Abbeyfield, which provides living accommodations for older people who want affordability, security, companionship and independent living

Recently I was asked a question that crops up on a regular basis and the question is "What finish should I use on a particular piece of furniture"?

A friend asked question last week about the best method of painting an old dining room chair with a wicker seat. Without hesitation I suggested using a tin of spray paint.

Gen Y are lazy. Gen Y are selfish. To understand Gen Y, you have to put yourself in their shoes and ask: "What's in it for me?"

John Miles is a very energized and alive 75 years old. On reflection he figures that he started getting ready for retirement when he was about twelve.

As winter moves into spring its time for the home owner to do a check around his or her property for any damage caused by the depredation of winter.

In response to a question from a fellow GrownUp, in this feature I am going to explore the idea of sanding wooden floors.

Like with tip number one, miscommunication starts when there is a general misunderstanding going on.

A job that the average home handy person would only tackle rarely is laying ceramic floor tiles. This job is not for the faint hearted!

Timber doors and door frames react to the humidity in the air as well as the changing seasons. Doors that open easily in the summer just can't be budged on a wet winter's day.