Homes & Gardens

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...

4 things you should never give to a house clearance firn

People generally throw away a huge amount of things before moving to another city or when moving into into a new house. They often just give items to the company they have booked to deal with the clearance, collection and proper disposal of waste materials.

There are lots of things in the average house which can be reused, time after time. In this post we'll look at the things that...

How to transform your garage into usable space

Unless you are fortunate enough to have a massive double garage, you might find over time that there is less and less usable space in your garage. It doesn’t take much to fill up smaller garages with boxes and unused items from your home, leaving less room to walk around, park your car inside, or put more stuff away.

Even if your garage is on the smaller side, there are still several...

Deciding on a house for sale in Bangkok

Bangkok is a constantly evolving metropolis, and what is a desirable area at the moment may be eclipsed by a new area a few years from now. While renters have the ability to move their homes to the area that suits their lifestyle the best, people looking for a house for sale in Bangkok have to be more careful about which area they are considering.

Gated or Non-gated Communities?...

Recent headlines suggest that users of Buy Now Pay Later schemes may be at risk of having their mortgage application declined

Can using BNPL schemes affect your chances of securing a mortgage?

Can BNPL schemes affect consumers' chances of securing a mortgage? - advice and stats from the mortgage experts at money.co.uk & Mojo Mortgages

Recent headlines suggest that users of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) schemes like Klarna and Clearpay may be at risk of having their mortgage application declined, due to the credit agreements being factored into the mortgage affordability...

Are You Renting? Here's What to Look for When Scouting Out Your Next Home 

Looking for a brand new home to rent involves many considerations, with your budget being the first and foremost priority. Here in the UK, you have a choice whether to rent from a private landlord or from a council/housing association. So, anyone looking for a decent property to rent has several options to find a home that fits their budget.

Private landlords and council homes...

The hashtag #renewableenergy is achieving a huge 40.7 million views on Tik Tok

Eco-friendly TikTok tricks and the ones you should avoid

From recycling to composting, water saving, and renewable energy hacks, people are using TikTok more than ever to raise awareness on climate change. But with the hashtag #renewableenergy1 achieving a huge 40.7 million views, are green energy hacks really worth investing your time in?

To determine the accuracy of five green energy hacks which appear DIY friendly, compare the market ....

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