Homes & Gardens

How to Give Your House a Makeover

Sometimes we all get stuck in a rut with our homes. You get too used to the clutter on your worktop, the pillows on your sofa are looking well worn, and that’s before you wander upstairs to your bedroom.

Whether you need a decluttering splurge, a fresh lick of paint on your walls or need to dive into a new creative project, giving your house a makeover will transform and brighten up...

Here are the best tech upgrades you need to consider giving your home

As the world becomes more dependent on tech and the interoperability of devices like computers, smartphones, and voice command products grows with every upgrade, it has never been more important to consider integrating the latest technological systems into your home. =

Indeed, smart homes are rising in popularity because they make it easier for homeowners to use common amenities like...

Medics are the top neighbour of choice for Brits

Nominations now open for Neighbour of the Year Award

Online data released today by Co-op Insurance and Neighbourhood Watch to mark the launch of the 2021 Neighbour of the Year Awards has revealed that medics are the top neighbour of choice for Brits. 16% of those surveyed in the South West would most like to live next door to a medical professional - including a nurse, doctor, dentist or paramedic – as many believe their skills might be useful...

The UK is suffering a biodiversity crisis, as we have lost 97% of our wildflower meadows

Ban the home garden - houses should only come with wild meadows and veg patches

Have a look at your back garden, what do you see - is it mostly covered over with an artificial lawn, a patio, or sad looking grass? And out the front – it’s been concreted over for a car.

Then, according to one waste and recycling company, your garden could be part of the reason why the UK is suffering a biodiversity crisis, as we have lost 97% of our wildflower meadows since the...

How to Maintain Your Steel Windows

Steel windows are durable, which is why they last for a long time. However, it doesn’t mean that they do not require maintenance. To keep them looking their best and ensure they do not malfunction or break prematurely, you must care for them properly. Below are some tips on how to do that.

1. Clean regularly

Regularly cleaning the steel windows may be an obvious step in...

6 Reasons Why Hiring A Professional Rubbish Removals Company Is A Smart Idea

Have you ever stopped a minute and taken stock of all the time you’ve lost tidying your home? Before you know it, entire mornings, afternoons, and days have been spent tackling all the rubbish that has built up over the last few months, or even years.

Hiring a professional rubbish removals company is not only a smart idea, but it will transform how you manage your household waste....

The number of escape of water claims increased by 63% since 2017

Insurance giant creates ‘how-to’ videos for most common home maintenance mishaps

The latest investigation from Admiral home insurance reveals that the number of escape of water claims increased by 63% since 2017 , compared to 2020.

Failing to properly fix an issue in the home or ignoring a problem like a water leak could lead to further damage and costly claims, warns Admiral.

The insurer also found the most common type of escape of water claim from the...

When designing your dream kitchen, it’s important to consider where your light sources

Kitchen Interior Design to Suit Your Windows

When designing your dream kitchen, it’s important to consider where your light sources are and how that will affect the overall feel of your space. You don’t want to spend money to make the centre of your home feel too dark or too small. It’s all about LIGHT.

Wren Kitchens have revealed the things you need to consider when designing your kitchen based on your windows! Taking into...

The higher the average house price, the longer the average traffic delay

The more money you spend on your home the more time you’ll spend in traffic

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , reveals that locations of high value where property prices are concerned, more often than not, come with heavy traffic congestion in the immediate surrounding area.

In England, the average house price currently stands at £284,029 while the national average traffic delay on any given journey is 44 seconds per vehicle per...

Insulated log cabins: tips to reduce heat loss

One of the main reasons that log cabins do not have a good thermal insulation is because unlike a brick house, it does not consist entirely of one material. A typical insulated log cabin has its individual parts organized into many different types, which means that there are channels for heat to escape if they are not insulated properly by other materials. We asked the experts at Maestro...

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