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Cat sleeping. Cat body language

What does your cat's sleeping position really mean?

Have you ever closely monitored your cat’s sleeping position ? Just like humans, our cats sleep in a variety of positions, so the way your little fur ball rests can tell you a lot about its behaviour and personality.

Below, we’ve asked the team of specialists from the Republic of Cats to share the meanings behind the most common cat sleeping positions.

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During the first year of the pandemic year, 2020, we spent £14.4 million on furniture.

Pandemic inspires 40% of UK population to spend more money on furniture

Research from Manor Interiors , the expert in build-to-rent furnishing solutions, reveals that, while the pandemic resulted in people spending less money on furniture for the home, it still accounts for almost half of the average annual household upkeep bill.

During the first year of the pandemic year, 2020, we spent £14.4 million on furniture. This marks a decline of 1.3% compared...

6 Ways to Improve Your Home this Weekend

A fresh coat of paint or minor repairs to the outside of your house are all it takes to improve its appearance. Here are seven quick tasks you can accomplish in a single weekend to improve your home.

Spruce Up the Façade

A fresh coat of paint does wonders for any exterior surface. While it might seem like a big task, you can give your home this quick makeover in just one weekend. If...

The 10 areas with the most building scam complaints

Research reveals the UK locations with the most building scams

New research from Clothes2order has revealed the areas across the U.K. that have fallen foul of rogue builders and scams.

By analysing figures from Citizens Advice’s ‘Consumer Advice Trends’, Wyre in the North West was found to be the local authority dealing with the most complaints around possible scams.

Read the full report here: https://www.clothes2order.com/blog/building...

TINCTURE: Revolutionising the $50bn home cleaning industry with 100% natural, non-toxic products

The air in a typical home is up to five times more polluted than the air directly outside, which means that without realising it you are breathing toxic fumes inside your homes every day. The effects of these toxins are extremely harmful, especially to children under the age of 12 as they negatively impact their brain development (Chemtrust “No Brainer - the impact of chemicals on children’s...

There are 11 million monthly searches across the UK for ‘weather tomorrow’

Research Reveals the UK’s Favourite Weather App

The UK’s unpredictable weather leaves people questioning whether they need to wear a coat, carry an umbrella or pack their sunglasses when they leave the house. With 11 million monthly searches across the UK for ‘weather tomorrow’, mobile phone retailer Fonehouse has researched to reveal the top ten weather apps.

By analysing the weather apps available on both Google Play Store and...

homeowners could save £1,497 annually on their energy bills by making home improvements.

Homeowners could save £121,000 on energy bills, research shows

Research completed by DIY experts Jenolite revealed that UK homeowners could save £1,497 annually on their energy bills by making home improvements. This is equivalent to £121,257 over an average lifetime.

As well as saving money on energy bills, it was found that certain home improvements and maintenance can prevent further damage which could cost upwards of £70,000.

Energy...

How much house can I afford?

If you are hoping to finally get on the property ladder with your first home purchase, you might be feeling a little bit confused at the moment. After all, house prices in the UK are growing at unprecedented rates , while the market seems to be in an exceptional state of flux at the moment.

This can make it more difficult to determine whether a house that you want is actually within...

How to make your dining room look more expensive with a small budget

One common occurrence when it comes to decorating your home, your heart wants one thing but your bank account wants another. How do you get the perfect balance?

Understanding interior design and decorating is the first step to achieving the style you want. You will save money by understanding what is important, and what isn’t. This doesn’t mean you have to study for years, it just...

Sir David Attenborough tops the charts as Brits’ perfect celebrity neighbour.

David Attenborough is officially the UK’s dream neighbour

Data released by Co-op Insurance and Neighbourhood Watch has revealed that naturalist and humanitarian Sir David Attenborough tops the charts as Brits’ perfect celebrity neighbour. He is closely followed by actor and comedian Stephen Fry in second place with Her Majesty The Queen reigning supreme as the perfect female neighbour in third place.

Proving that Brits like a laugh, more...

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