New research from Packaging Online has revealed that 1 in 10 Brits aren’t getting their deliveries due to loss or theft – plus if you live in the Thames Valley area, you’re more likely to have your parcel stolen here than anywhere else in the UK.
How common is package theft?
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, parcel theft was an issue in the UK. From 2019 to 2020, there were...
If you are lucky enough to have a garden at your home, then it’s good to try to use it as much as possible – being outside in the fresh air is good for your physical and mental health, after all, and, perhaps most importantly, your garden is the ideal space for entertaining your friends and family.
Unfortunately, some gardens are just not made to be good entertaining spaces. However...
Tile-making is a proud artistic tradition with an ancient history, stretching all the way to some of the earliest buildings in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia (the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, corresponding to parts of modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, Turkey, and Syria). Whether patterned or uniform, brightly coloured or understated, tiles are a great way to brighten up your living...
Buying your first home is a huge step. It is also one of the most important that you will make for your future. Owning a home means owning equity. At the end of the day, you have a big investment that you can sell if you absolutely need to (though hopefully, you won’t ever be put into this position).
Own your first home, and you will be able to sell and then buy another much more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
