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Are you sitting on a goldmine? £10 million worth of change hidden down our sofas

Ever wondered where all your spare change goes? The mystery has been solved - and it turns out that it’s down the side of your beloved sofa.

Research undertaken by rubbish disposal experts Divert.co.uk has revealed that there’s a suspected £10 million worth of change hidden down the sofas of unsuspecting Brits - enough to feed the average family of 4 for 3,019 years, buy 667 average-...

Zodiac signs

How to style your home based on the zodiac

With a whole host of interior advice at your fingertips, it’s time to step away from the keyboard and take some inspiration from your true self. Forget baseless style guides and Insta-worthy must-haves - the UK’s leading online design-led furniture brand, Swoon , reveals what your abode style is – established around the personality traits of each zodiac!

A study found that on average...

How to Choose the Right Mattress

Your mattress is arguably among the most important single items of furniture in your home . After all, you’re going to be sleeping on it for more than eight hours a day for its entire lifespan. That’s a third of your life. Moreover, you’re going to be living with the after-effects of your night’s sleep during your waking hours, too .

Getting your choice of mattress right, therefore,...

Easy ideas for smartening up your front door

The front door to your house is the first thing that people see when they arrive at your home. Having a shabby-looking front door can be off-putting and make people think that you don't care about how much effort you put into making your home look nice. However, if you use some easy tricks and ideas, it's possible to quickly spruce up the exterior of your home without having to invest in any...

Why it's Worth Upgrading your Home Internet

To many of us, the old adage of 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' is one we hold dearly. In the age of overconsumption and excess waste, it's also an idea that often makes a lot of environmental sense. There are times, however, where refusing to change can end up costing more than its worth. A common way we see this issue appear is with home internet connections. We might be content to sit...

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.

The full content can...

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...

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