Homes & Gardens

6 Factors to consider before building a swimming pool

No matter how long you have been dreaming of building a swimming pool, it is not a project that you should just jump into. Taking certain factors into account, before you begin building your swimming pool, will help you to save money and make sure you get the very best finished product possible.

1. Consider The Different Types of Pool

Before you start building your own...

The history of tartan in Scottish and Irish culture (and how to celebrate it in your home)

When you think of tartan, your mind most likely strays to kilts and the bonnie Scottish hills. But tartan also has roots in Irish history, although we don’t see it celebrated as often in the media. Kilts are worn in both Ireland and Scotland as a symbol of pride, and as a celebration of Celtic heritage in the latter.

The pattern that we now know as tartan consists of interlocking...

Ultimate guide to multi-room speakers

Multi-room speakers can take your home sound system to a whole new level. Whether you are looking to create studio audio in your office or cinema-like surround sound in your living room, multi-room speakers have you covered. These speakers are bound to elevate your household auditory experience to a whole new level. With help from the speaker experts over at Upbeat Geek , we’ve created an...

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...

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