Homes & Gardens

78% of burglars admitted to using social media to find their next targets,

Innocent holiday photo snaps are finding burglars on the prowl

From freedom day, more than 100 amber countries will be open to fully vaccinated Brits, meaning more than 5 million* holidaymakers are set to leave their homes empty.

On Instagram alone there are 515k #outofoffice open account posts, a further 16.3 million #airport uploads and a mammoth 152 million #holiday hashtags. Sharing posts relating to passports, which 2.8 million...

Using succulent plants as a decoration

Fresh succulent plants like Echeveria, Crassula, Sedum or Haworthia have always been go-to products for nature lovers when it comes to home decor simply because rooms look super-elegant when they are decorated with natural plant, such as succulents.

If you are looking at different varieties of plant you can use to decorate your home or indoor workplaces such as your office,...

“Cleanfluencers” are making big money on social media channels such as Instagram and TikTo

The UK’s Top "Cleanfluencers" Making Big Money On Social Media

“Cleanfluencers” are making big money on social media channels such as Instagram and TikTok, according to a new study by heating experts Boiler Central . A wide array of accounts celebrating cleaning and organising have gained popularity, with niches being carved in everything from speed cleaning to recycling and decluttering expertise.

Sophie Hinchcliffe, or Mrs Hinch as she is...

Research by NASA has found that indoor plants can remove 87% of air toxins in just 24 hours

Top house plants to spruce up your home office

Incorporating biophilic design into your home office is one of the best ways to help encourage wellbeing and stress reduction. Indoor plants essentially do the opposite of what we do when we breathe: release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. This freshens up the air and eliminates harmful toxins throughout your office space.

Why should you incorporate plants into your space?...

Keep cool and carry on working from home in the summer heat

Beat the Heat: Five tips on how to stay cool when working from home

The UK recorded the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures exceeded 30C in across the nation and Google searches for fans in the UK since last week have increased by a whopping 669%!

As much as this weather is truly appreciated by Brits, a lot of us are still working from home without the joy of the office air-conditioning. To help, tech experts at Fasthosts.com have revealed...

Extra bathrooms are increasingly sought-after by younger generations

New data shows the value of additional bathrooms

The UK property market is booming, and British house hunters are prioritising properties with additional bathrooms and are willing to pay extra for the privilege, according to new research1 by  The Bathroom Showroom . 

The vast majority (86%) of those surveyed  would be willing to pay more if the property in question came with at least two bathrooms, and on average Brits would pay £3...

Interesting reasons why you should hang more photos in your home

They’re something you’ll find in almost every home in all corners of the globe – photographs. Whether they’re images of long-gone relatives, friends and family, recent events or family milestones captured on camera, there’s something charming and enchanting about looking back through your own recent or distant history.

Today many of us capture wonderful images, only for them to be...

1 in 2 Brits want to create more space at home

Five Space-Saving Ideas for Smaller Homes

Lockdown restrictions may be lifting, however many office workers are still continuing to work from home, with research revealing that 1 in 2 Brits want to create more space at home. With some Brits having worked from home since the pandemic began in March 2020, people are having to get creative in order to remain both comfortable and productive.

With this in mind, celebrity home...

How to automate your home’s energy usage

Home automation is a fantastic way to save yourself time, while also reducing your energy bills and having a positive impact on the environment. So called smart homes are becoming increasingly popular for a number of reasons, including worldwide efforts to reduce carbon emissions and the realization that home automation can save you, and your family, a good deal of money. There are a few ways...

Decorating is the DIY activity most likely to result in an accidental damage claim

Insurance company reveals two thirds of DIY claims caused by decorating disasters

The latest investigation from Admiral home insurance has revealed that decorating is the DIY activity most likely to result in an accidental damage claim, accounting for 65% of the total DIY-related claims.

Analysis of the insurance giant’s data from the last five years1 found decorating took the top spot as the most common type of claim, well ahead of other DIY activities including...

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