With spring finally here, now is the perfect time to declutter, re-arrange and streamline your wardrobe.

A well organised wardrobe makes dressing a pleasure. It removes frustration and difficult last minute choices from your already hectic morning routine. And also ensures your style reflects who you are today—not who you were a decade ago.

The Truth About: Video Doorbells in London

Video doorbells have become increasingly popular in London and across the UK, with options from Ring, Nest, Eufy, Arlo, and Blink topping the market. They promise extra security and convenience, though real-world experiences (aka thanks to CiD’s in-house Home Tech expert Mike) show they’re not without issues.

If you’re considering installing a video doorbell, or changing to another brand, this guide is designed to help you make an informed choice.

Every September, Londoners notice the same thing: more spiders indoors. You see them in the bath, scuttling across the carpet, or clinging to hallway walls just as you are about to switch off for the evening. It can feel like an invasion, but it’s simply spider season -  a pattern which repeats across the UK.

As September settles in and summer slips behind us, now is the moment to refresh your outdoor space and set the scene for the next growing season.

As September settles in and summer slips behind us, now is the moment to refresh your outdoor space and set the scene for the next growing season.

As the CEO or owner of your firm or someone with a senior-level positon in your company, can you really ever take time off? 

Thinking of installing a home EV charger? You're not alone. More drivers than ever are switching to electric (plug in) vehicles accounting for over 20% of new car sales in the UK.

Though the UK charging infrastructure is still catching up with demand and if you’re considering an EV purchase or you’ve already acquired one, it’s likely you’ve also been thinking about whether charging at home is an option.

Can I just use a plug socket? Do I need permission? And what happens if I live in a London terrace with no driveway?

Here’s what you need to know - before you book an EV charger survey.

For many people, dry cleaning is just something they do because the care label tells us to.

It’s easy to put off - a silk blouse in need of pressing, a winter coat still carrying the scent of last season’s commute. And yet, dry cleaning plays a more important role than many realise.

It doesn’t only make garments appear smarter, and the wearer look sharper.

It also helps them last longer, stay fresher and avoid damage - from causes you can’t always see.

Here’s everything you need to know about dry cleaning. What it really does, why it costs what it does, and how it may be looking after more than your dress sense.

London in the sunshine means one thing: it’s time to picnic.

Whether you're spreading a rug in Hyde Park, heading for Hampstead Heath with a view, or heading to a summer concert, few things feel more luxurious than a picnic done well.

We’re officially banishing plastic cutlery and limp packet sandwiches.

A London picnic deserves a touch of style, a little planning, and just enough indulgence to feel special. Here’s how to upgrade yours.

For many UK households, summer brings a familiar nuisance: wasps.

They're part of the natural ecosystem, but when they appear in high numbers or start nesting close to (or inside) your home, they can quickly move from irritating to risky.

In dense urban areas like London, where gardens, roof terraces and loft spaces are tightly packed, wasp activity can be even harder to ignore.

If you live in London, you already know about hard water. It’s part of daily life. The white staining on your shower screen, the residue in your kettle, the build up around taps. Fill a glass with tap water and you’ll see the white cloudy swirl.

Even when you are fastidious about cleaning, over time hard water is quietly affecting your appliances, plumbing, and even your hair and skin. Not dramatically, but persistently. Which is why more London homeowners are now addressing this issue it head-on.

Whether you’re meeting a long-time client or building a new relationship, a great summer lunch spot does more than wine and dine - it signals care, professionalism and attention to detail. In other words, it reflects well on you and your firm.

The best venues combine setting, service and flexibility, without pushing the budget or making anyone feel uncomfortable.

To help you navigate the bewildering number of options when it comes to London’s lunching scene, we’ve set out 15 standout restaurants across London, plus some fresh openings for a new angle. From riverside terraces to rooftop escapes, each one is ideal for a summer business lunch to leave just the right impression.

You may not be lucky enough to have tickets for the Wimbledon Championships (30 June – 13 July 2025), but it’s still the perfect time to gather friends and savour the finest food and drink while catching the live action.

From London’s sun-drenched City terraces to local SW19 hang outs and beyond, here’s where to watch - as well as what’s on offer to eat and drink during the tournament.

Ants are industrious, resourceful, and when they invade your home, remarkably persistent. Even when you live in a highly urbanised city such as London, they can find their way in.

Understanding their behaviour and implementing simple strategies can help you keep them at bay and maintain a calm, ordered living space.

Plumbing and drains might not be something you’d automatically think about before heading away on holiday.

Though thanks to our professional plumbing partners, these smart, practical checks will help you avoid returning to a damp disaster, a big water bill - or worse.

July is peak season for fruit lovers. From strawberries and raspberries to blackberries, redcurrants, plums and cherries, the fields just outside London are bursting with succulence at this time of year.

Whether you're planning a countryside escape or looking for a meaningful activity with children, fruit picking is one of summer’s simplest pleasures - and a delicious way to bring the flavours of the season into your home.

It sounds simple enough, but usually there is pressure to act quickly when there is furniture to move on from your home.

Hiring a Virtual Executive Assistant doesn’t mean losing control.

It means choosing not to carry it all alone.

This isn’t about boardrooms and spreadsheets.

It’s about the hidden architecture of home life — the real scaffolding behind every high achiever’s success story.

Here’s what our clients delegate to us — and never look back…

Moths are hard to eradicate and infestations can keep recurring, so once you've got them, expect this to be an ongoing exercise. Here's ten top tips to help put you back in control.

Everyone sees you as capable, organised, and self-sufficient. So the idea of hiring personal help? Feels… a bit much. Maybe even lazy. Definitely indulgent. But let’s reframe that. Because hiring a online personal assistant isn’t about what you can’t do. It’s about what you no longer need to.