What's on your to-do list for this summer?
Emmeline Westin
9 years ago
Although June has just begun, it's time to start planning for the summer holidays and all the improvements we need to do to our homes and gardens!
What are your plans? A garden makeover, weekly BBQs, painting the exterior of the house or just mowing the lawn?
What are your plans? A garden makeover, weekly BBQs, painting the exterior of the house or just mowing the lawn?
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pavinia
9 years ago
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