The children are probably grumbling all the way to the school gates right now. After six long, pretty hot and sunny weeks, they are now having to get their heads around spelling tests, fractions, geography and more.

But for the majority of us parents, we are still celebrating. Yes, it's lovely to have the little delights at home for a few days. But six weeks? SIX WEEKS? Really? What idiot came up with that idea? More than likely someone in the pharmaceutical industry, as there were quite a few moments in August when I thought the only way I could get through the day was with the help of some rather strong medication.

I'm not the only one am I?

And then of course, there's my poor house. Now, I don't profess to have the most pristine home in the world. It could always do with another vacuum. There are corners that don't see a duster for months. And yes, I have one of those drawers that house everything that doesn't actually have a home – batteries, bulbs, envelopes, blu-tack...

However, every summer, my nice, pretty clean house turns into a tip. An ear-splitting, 'help me, I'm losing my mind' tip. Toys in every room, chips taken out of the paintwork and door frames from buggies, bikes and scooters. What looks suspiciously like pen on the walls in the youngest's bedroom. And what is definitely pen all over the sofa and scratches on coffee table.

It's time to call Furniture Medic Watford & Hemel Hempstead!

My first thought was 'how are we going to afford to replace all this furniture? After all, I have scrubbed the sofa to no avail. And the coffee table looks like it's been in a losing battle with a cat.

But with the help of Furniture Medic Watford & Hemel Hempstead, your poorly furniture will soon enjoy a new lease of life. Furniture Medic Watford & Hemel Hempstead is your local one-stop-shop for furniture repairs and restorations. As specialists in their field, Antony and Nikki Olins can transform wooden surfaces, laminates and lacquers, repair doors, drawers and cabinets, re-upholster furniture, carry out French polishing and restore antique furniture.

Scratches, dents, dings and gouges are no match for Furniture Medic Watford & Hemel Hempstead! Kids, do your worst (actually, please don't, but you know what I mean!)

Plus the team at Furniture Medic Watford & Hemel Hempstead will come to you – so you don't need to worry about how you're going to lug those bulky sofas, coffee tables, chairs and dining tables over to them.

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Fighting a losing battle?

If your furniture is simply too far gone, we suggest taking a trip to CLEMENTS. Founded in 1898, CLEMENTS is a name synonymous with quality, value for money and good old-fashioned service.

The Watford department store is home to all the furniture and accessories you could ever need, from beds and sofas to carpets, mirrors, lamps and chairs. Brands include Alstons, Cintique, Reylon, Vogue, Axminster, Cormar and Westex.

And if you're local, you will enjoy free delivery on your chosen items.

Please click here to find out more about the huge range of stunning furniture available at CLEMENTS department store in Watford.

Bathroom or kitchen looking like a bomb's hit it?

Ok, I admit it – my bathroom needed a little attention before the children finished it off. But with the hundreds of showers required to get the dirt and sweat off them after the recent heatwave, it's now in dire need of help.

This is where Watford Bathrooms and Kitchens comes in. Quality design, installation and workmanship – that's what we need! A single point of contact, constant communication throughout the installation, free local delivery, experienced tilers, plumbers and fitters – sounds good to me!

Whether you need a new shower screen or a complete bathroom suite, you can rely on the team at Watford Bathrooms and Kitchens for a job well done.

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