The Butler Blog

Want to reduce carbon emissions, traffic congestion and the risk of childhood obesity? Then step right up and out for Walk to School Week.Organised by the charity Living Streets, they encourage children and their carers to leave the car at home and...

From left-handed loo roll to crime-fighting dachshunds, read these five April Fools’ Day pranks and choose your favourite.No one’s sure exactly how April Fools’ Day started, but pranksters have been at it for centuries.In 1698, an anonymous...

As a nation of pet lovers, it’s no surprise that dog ownership increased significantly during the pandemic. Unfortunately, so did the number of dog thefts. There were more than 2,000 reported incidents in 2020 and this number is going up.  While...

So, you’re keen to sell your home but you’re just not getting any offers. What’s going on? How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers? What’s That Smell? Your home is your castle, but your smell is also your smell. If a...

The internet is a weird and wonderful place. Where else can you find answers to complex questions in seconds, or see pics of your friend’s fashion faux pas from back in the day? Love it or hate it, many of us spend hours a day online, browsing,...

Children’s Mental Health Week runs until Sunday.Having three boys of various ages, toddler to teen, we know the ups and downs life can sometimes throw at them. Today we’re sharing seven tips on how you can help your children. ListenAsk them...

Now’s the time to give your spare room some serious thought about how to make the best use of this extra space in your home.Especially after the past 18 months we’ve all experienced, which has changed the way many people use it.Below are seven...

Most estate agents will tell you that to secure a good property sale, it’s best to market a home fully furnished. But to quote the Rolling Stones, ‘You can’t always get what you want.’Whether it be due to a death in the family or a sudden...

Today, according to social scientists, is the most depressing day on the calendar.It even has a name. Such is the doom and gloom attached to it, Blue Monday.It’s the perfect storm of wintry weather, festive spending credit card debts coming in, New...

Houseplants add colour and freshness to work and living spaces and deliver a host of health benefits.As this week is Houseplant Week UK, let’s look at the do’s and don’ts of caring for indoor plants.Reasons to Green Your Scene If you take good...