Get an extra 15% off everything at Homebase with code DISCOUNT15

For two days, Friday 27th August and Saturday 28th August the offer will be available to ALL customers in store and online. On the 29th and 30th the discount will only be available online.

These are the top offers on now:

Up to Half Price on selected Bathroom Accessories

30% off Bathrooms & Shower Enclosures

Up to half price on selected furniture

Up to 1/3 off selected flooring

Up to 1/3 off selected Tiling

Up to 20% Off selected Mowers, Garden Vacs, Shredders and Chainsaws

Up to 25% off selected Pressure Washers

Up to £100 Off selected sheds and outdoor building

Save 25% off selected power tools

20% Off selected Plastic Storage

Up to 1/2 price on Selected Lighting

1/3 off Hygena Kitchens (excluding clearance range)

Below are all the best summer deals from Argos and the newest voucher codes.

Our best end of summer deals – Must end 7^th September

Save 20% on ALL Samsung TVs

Save up to half price on all mattresses, Dining, Beds and Upholstery

Save up to 25% on activity toys

Laptops from £199.99

Only £449.99 – Acer Aspire New Intel ® PentiumTM Dual Core P6000 with 1 year Norton Internet Security and Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student

Save up to half price on cameras

Save up to 20% on all refrigeration

Save up to half price on all treadmills cross trainers, cycles and rowers

Great Deals on Nursery

Save up to 25% on pushchairs

Save up to half price on car seats

New Xbox 4GB Console £139.99 Out Now + get any XBOX top 10 software half price when you buy the console

Argos Entertainment

Cheap Cheer Ups with 3 for £10 on selected DVDs and CDs

Make tonight your movie night with DVDs up to 60% off

Summer Anthems from £2.97

Voucher codes

Spend £20 or more on a single item of jewellery or any watch and receive a gift voucher worth £5
(25^th – 31^st August)

Save 15% on Nintendo Wii and DSi pre-order games with code NINT15
(25^th – 31^st August)

20% off ALL female laser hair removal with code LASER20
(25^th August – 31^st August)

I’m feeling really good about this weekend. Although now I’d quite like another weekend for relaxing from the work of the weekend. But oh well.

Here is what I accomplished this weekend:

*Organised our bedroom closet and storage spaces, our bathroom cupboards and our DIY/tools/house miscellany closet

*Walked to Homebase to buy storage boxes

*Did three loads of laundry

*Dropped two bags of clothes, some boxes and old magazines at the recycling centre

*Went for a 3 mile run (a huge accomplishment since I haven’t been running in weeks)

*Patched the bum of my favourite jeans which I’m trying to squeeze every last minute out of

*Cleaned all the floors with our new mop and brilliant new hoover (more on that later)

*Finished reading  Julia Child’s My Life in France(loved it)

*Spent quality time with E and caught up with an old friend of his

*Asked the neighbors about arranging a carpool up to the United v West Ham match in a couple of weekends (something we’re keen to do to save on petrol/train tickets)

*And I write this with a mud mask on my face, unearthed in the organising, which is going to make my skin all firm and glowy, I just know it

*Read the Saturday Guardian

This I haven’t done this weekend, but wanted to:

*Catch up on my email for this blog

*Read the Saturday Guardian

*Make a few changes to the blog layout and features (need to pin E down to help with that)

*Cut the pieces for a new apron we’re making from some fabric we bought at the gorgeous New York haberdashery Purl Soho

Ah well, you just can’t always do EVERYTHING. All in all though I’m pretty happy about what was achieved and I still have an hours or so to dig out of email before bed.

How was your weekend?

I love, love, love to barbecue in summer. Last summer we did it loads but now in the new place we don’t have any outdoor space. And as of yet, we haven’t become besties with the new downstairs neighbors who have access to the back garden.

I’ve been trying to research whether or not we are allowed to grill in the parks, Fortune Green in particular. I called Camden and after talking with three people one finally told me we are not allowed, based on the document A guide to Camden’s parks and open spaces. However a quick search of the document found no mention of bbq-ing in the parks.

Now, I’m not talking about hauling a massive grill into a public space. I’ve got my eye on this beauty:

Bodum’s new FYRKAT picnic charcoal grill is on sale for £30 (reg. £70). I am a wee bit obsessed with it to be honest! It’s just 39 cm x 39 cm x 36 cm  and comes in black, white, orange, yellow, green and blue. At the moment I’m leaning toward yellow…

If you know of the restrictions in Camden, please speak up! If not we may just go for it. Can’t harm, right?!

To help you cope with the scorching weather Sainsbury’s are offering a great range of summer products.

Dyson Air Multiplier 10 inch Desk Fan - £169.99

Family Pool – £17.99

Budweiser Drinks Chiller – £89.99

Fridgemaster 30cm Desk Fan – £13.49

Tu Stainless Steel Wine Cooler – £15.00

Polar Gear Chest Cooler Black - £9.00

Guest post by Drew Davies at Big Yellow Self Storage

Space is never more at a premium than when a baby is on the way, but most of us hoard our belongings so de-cluttering to make room for the new addition to the family can feel like a Herculean task. Putting your things in self storage can help create that much needed space without throwing things out you might need later. And by following these storage tips, you’ll have a clutter free home in no time.

Size is everything

First up, make a list of the items and then group them according to how you will organise them. Start by identifying items that will be packed in boxes and stacked, then prioritise boxed items you will want to access most frequently.

Divide by fragility or weight, as heavier (make sure you have someone to do the heavy lifting if you’re expecting), sturdier items should be stored on the bottom of stacked items with fragile items on top. Then consider awkwardly-sized items that won’t stack well, including how often you will need to use them, and how heavy they are.

Storing Books

Books can be surprisingly heavy if too many of them are stacked together so the best way to pack these is to use small boxes for efficient use of the self storage space. Stack smaller books over larger books and make sure that they’re arranged horizontally (never vertically) because it can damage the spine.

Storing Clothing

Clothing should be stored in wardrobe boxes, on hangers, to retain their original shapes. Keep out of season clothes accessible, as you may need to store your clothing for longer than anticipated. Finally, place some moth balls inside the boxes where you store your clothes to prevent any damage.

Storing Mattresses

If you’re turning your spare bedroom into a nursery, you may want to store a mattress or two. Wrap your mattresses in the special bags available at most supermarkets and DIY stores. These not only prevent them from losing shape but protect them from absorbing moisture as well. If you store it for longer than a year, change the plastic covering once annually.

Writing on All Sides

Write down what each box contains and to what kind of room it belongs. Don’t just write it on one side, as sometimes it may be stacked in such a way that your label will be hidden from view.

And there you have it – everything packed up and stored!

Habitat are having a 50% off sale until 2 August and you can save on thousands of lines!

If you do make a big purchase (i.e. over £1000) – and now is as good of time as any, really, what with the VAT increase – then you’ll also get free shipping. Habitat are also offering free returns on home accessories.

Homebase are offering a load of exclusive online offers on the following products for 10 days from Sunday (which by my math means they are good until 8th June…)

I’m personally quite excited that the stainless steel pedal bin is marked down to £20 from £44.99!

Some of the top offers are listed below, but you can check out the full list here.

- Yale Home Safe was £49.99. NOW £38
- Romano Towel Warmer 450 x 406cm Chrome was £69.99. NOW £55
- Richmond MDF Radiator Cabinet white 90 x 120cm was £79.99, NOW £60
- BillyOh Budget Tongue and Groove Apex Shed 8ft x 6ft was £299, NOW £239
- BillyOh Summerhouse 8ft x 10ft was £749, NOW £649
- BillyOh Action Two storey Playhouse was £500, NOW £349
- Ashleigh Dining Table Oak Veneer was £299.99, NOW £149.99
- Ashleigh pair of dining chairs Oak Veneer was £159.99, NOW £79.99
- Ashleigh Dining table & 6 chairs Oak Veneer was £599.95, NOW £299.95
- Ashleigh Dining table & 4 chairs Oak Veneer was £499.95, NOW £249.95
- Oliver Leather Chair Chocolate was £499.99, NOW £249.99
- Oliver Leather Chair Black was £499.99, NOW £249.99
- Oliver Leather Footstool Black was £199.99, NOW £99.99
- Oliver Leather Footstool Chocolate was £199.99, NOW £99.99
- Oliver Regular Leather Sofa Chocolate was £599.99, NOW £399.99
- Oliver Regular Leather Sofa Black was £599.99, NOW £399.99
- Oliver Large Leather Sofa Chocolate was £699.99, NOW £499.99
- Oliver Large Leather Sofa Black was £699.99, NOW £499.99
- Richmond Large Recliner Sofa Chocolate was £629.99, NOW £449.99
- Richmond Large Reclnier Sofa Black was £629.99, NOW £449.99
- Richmond Recliner Chair Chocolate was £329.99, NOW £229.99
- Richmond Recliner Chair Black was £329.99, NOW £229.99
- Richmond Regular Recliner Sofa Chocolate was £579.99, NOW £399.99
- Richmond Regular Recliner Sofa Black was £579.99, NOW £399.99
- Overlap Corner Shed 6×6 was £329, NOW £269
- Overlap Workshop 10×8 was £449, NOW £369

Not that I approve, but if you MUST by a new telly there are some great offers on for world cup. Here is what has landed in my inbox:

From ASDA:

Sharp 32″ HD ready ID LCD TV – £297
LG 26″ HD ready digital LCD TV – £240
LG 37ins HD ready ID LCD TV – was £494 – now £375
LG 42ins full 1080P HD ID LCD TV – £467

From Argos:

Our lowest priced 32 inch HD ready television-only £249.99
Our lowest priced 37 inch 1080p LCD TV-only £399.99
Free £50 Argos voucher when you spend over £500 on any TV

From Tesco:

Technika 40″ HD Ready 1080P LCD TV with Freeview 40-920 – only £399.00

All TVs have Free Delivery!

From Sainsbury’s:

Save up to £150 on Sony TVs

Do you have a garden?

Ooh, can I come over and bbq?

Kidding, kind of.

Anyhoo, if you do have a garden, this post might be for you!

B&Q are having a massive garden sale. Here is a list of what’s on offer:

30% off BBQs

15% off greenhouses

Cottage Garden Plants
5 for £5 or £1.48 each

Assorted Roses
3 For £10.00 or £4.98 each

Italian Herbs
2 for £5 or £2.98 each

Turf
5 rolls for price of 4 – or £2.58 each

Pot Vegetable
£0.98 each or 6 for £5.00

B&Q Top Soil
5 for the price of 4 – or £3.98 each

Handmade Mediterranean pots (set of 3)
was £7.98, now £5.32

Westland Tomato Feed
BOGOF

B&Q Peat free multi-purpose compost 70L
3 for £10.00

15% off Log Roll and edging

10% off Stocked Wooden sheds and wooden storage

15% off Greenhouses, Greenhouse accessories and Grow houses

Flymo Easicut 600XT Hedge Trimmer
Was £64.98, Now £45.48

Flymo Glidemaster 360 Mower
Was £129.98, Now £99.98

Gardena Powermax 36cm Mower
Was £139.98, Now £97.98

Karcher K2.65 Pressure Washer
Was £149.98, Now £104.98

Mountfield SP536 Mower
Was £399.98, Now £279.98

Triple Pack
(incl. Electric mower, Hedge Trimmer & Grass Trimmer)
£59.98