Author: Stephen Macintyre

I've been writing since 2008 about a wide range of topics. I also love making furniture in my spare time, and birdwatching with my wife near our home in southern England.

Wood is a beautiful building material, but it can be costly to buy. However, if you are willing to put in the time and effort of finishing your wood projects with care, then you will see an increase in the value of your home. There are many types of finishes that can be used on wood pieces for different purposes. Here are the best types of finishes for resistance and appearance!

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Halloween has been steadily increasing in popularity in the UK over the last decade, with Brits spending over £470 million on it in 2019 alone! It’s an excellent way to celebrate the onset of autumn, full of activities for friends and families alike. But after the Covid-19 pandemic, it can still be hard for people to get back together – and you might be looking at a Halloween spent alone. But never fear! There are some excellent ways to celebrate Halloween by yourself, and here are just four of them.

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Christmas can get very expensive, between the price of decorations and food. The festive period is all about spending money and buying things these days. People get overly stressed about buying the best gifts, cakes, decorations and much more. Christmas should be a time to relax and spend with your family. You don’t need all of the pomp and circumstance of an expensive Christmas. It’s time to put down your credit card and start enjoying the festive season again. 

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Christmas is the time to be with your family and friends, which means you have a lot of gifts to buy. Buying Christmas presents for your loved ones can get really expensive, especially if you’re buying a gift for a whole family. If money isn’t an issue, great! But what if it is? Here are some awesome meaningful gifts that your loved ones or significant other will appreciate. 

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