If you’ve been struggling to conceive, there are steps that you can and should take to increase your chances. It can be heartbreaking if you’ve been trying for a while, but you should know that it takes the average young couple 4-6 months to conceive. Around 85-95% get pregnant after one year of trying. You might not actually be that behind at all when you think about it.

However, it could be time to seek help if you’re under 35 and have been trying for a year, or if you’re over 35 and have been trying for 6 months. If you’ve had two or more miscarriages back to back, you should also see a professional.

With this in mind, let’s take a look at what you should do if you’re trying to conceive:

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Towards the end of the year, the motivation for doing housework and renovations certainly come to an end. With Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations fast approaching, most people are starting to wind down for the year - including putting any TLC your house needs on hold. The new year, however, is the perfect time to start thinking about starting those renovations up again.

When a new year starts most people are more motivated than normally, making goals they’d like to achieve for the year. This is the PERFECT time to be thinking about how you’re going to give your home some TLC, as it’s the time you’re most likely to start putting plans into action.

With that in mind, here are 7 ways to give your house some love in 2019: