2023 - Laura's Home and Gardening Blog

Why Laminate Is a Better Benchtop Material Than You Realise

6 September 2023
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Kitchen benchtops have to be durable and beautiful — not an easy combination when you don't have a lot of money to spend. The longtime choice of laminate for benchtops has fallen out of favour in the past couple of decades as materials like natural stone and synthetic solid benchtops have become easier to find and afford. But don't count laminate out yet. It's still a strong contender and has gotten even better over the years. Read More

Two Tips for People Whose Fresh-Cut Flowers Don’t Last Long Enough

6 February 2023
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Here are some tips for people who have noticed that the fresh-cut flowers they buy for their homes don't seem to last for long enough. They should review their approach to hydrating the flowers The first thing a person should do if they're experiencing this issue is to review their approach to how they hydrate their fresh flowers. If for example, they leave the flowers in the same water that they poured into their vase when they first arranged the bouquet, instead of fully replacing this liquid every few days, or if they only top up the old water with some fresh water every once in a while, then this could be the source of their problem. Read More

About Me

Yo! My name is Laura and if you had told me when I was aged 18 that one day I would be all grown-up with a home of my very own, I would have said you were mad. But it is true. I do own my own home and not only that, the property also has a large garden. When I first moved in, I didn't have a clue what I was doing out in the garden or inside my own home. Thankfully, I found a great home and garden contractor who helped me to plan and carry out the changes I wanted to make. Peace.