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The other night, I found myself defending my Instagram account over a glass of wine. It’s become a big mix of recipes, running and nutrition trend review. However, there’s also some philosophy, jokes and a lot of real-life reporting from the parent...

Dear Heather, I am thinking of putting my home on the market but the days are getting shorter and Christmas is just around the corner ... is this really a good time? If so, how can I make it show at its best? Seller Dear Seller, The autumn real es...

Dear Heather, I am putting my house on the market but I can only afford to paint it. Can you give suggestions on what to paint and how? Seller Dear Seller, There are three very important things to do before you put your house on the market and these...

Dear Heather, My husband is several years older than I am and he keeps falling. I’m so worried about him as our house has lots of steps and rugs and things that could cause him to lose his balance. He, on the other hand, is very reluctant to sell an...

If you believe everything you see on TV, selling and buying homes is always a happy, joyful experience. In real life however it can be extremely stressful in some instances. According to market research, buying a house is up there with other major li...

At 1am, while many of us are fast asleep, Toney Edmonds is out on the road running, or riding his bike. Before he goes, he eats a home-made muffin; when he returns, he has oatmeal. “I’m simple like that,” the 48-year-old said. His wife, Victoria, o...

Get to know your tween or teenager. This week Young Observer asks its readers just how well you know your son or daughter; grandson or granddaughter; nephew or niece ... Here are some of the best “get to know your teenager” conversation ice-breakers....

Dear Heather, I went to see a really nice house recently and put in a good offer however, so did four other people. We all had to submit our best offers and it basically went into a bidding war. We ultimately lost out, which was extremely disappointi...

Bermuda’s climate is unpredictable. Especially in the summer, rainfall is at the top of a list of things gardens need and with it comes new growth which can be rampant. Correct pruning, rather than hacking, is what’s required to protect the plant fro...

Dear Heather, I have seen a house that I would love to buy, however, all the windows need replacing. What’s involved with this? — Homebuyer Dear Homebuyer, Buyers often see this as major work but in fact it needn’t be so. I met with Ron Hook, managi...

Dear Heather, I thought your article last week about preparing to use an alternative energy source was great. Now can you tell me a bit more about what’s involved with installation and what to consider in Bermuda? Going Solar Too Dear Going Solar To...

A 17-year-old schoolgirl-turned businesswoman has launched a service to take the hard work out of clients’ lives. Paige Martin’s Life Assistance will take care of day-to-day drudgery like booking appointments, babysitters and dog-walkers, as well as ...