The need for recycling has, by now, been fairly well cemented into the minds of the general public. Citizens the world over are aware of what can and cannot be given a new lease of life through the recycling process, and - in countries where there are recycling schemes available - generally act accordingly.
But alongside individual action is what happens at a bigger scale -...
After a year of being at home more than we’re used to, most of us have realised the importance of comfort, convenience and beautiful décor when it comes to our properties. In a nutshell, we have all learned the importance of loving the spaces we live in.
It’s perhaps therefore no surprise that UK homeowners have spent on average £4,000 on home renovations since the first lockdown...
Whilst TikTok has become one of the most popular social platforms to share home hacks, did you know that some of these tips could be doing more harm than good?
MattressNextDay has dissected the credibility of 10 TikTok home hacks, and uncovered that carrying these out can actually cost you more money in the long run…
Renovating and improving your home can be an exciting time, but it can also be a little bit of a scary and daunting process, especially if it is the first renovation project you have undertaken. Deciding where to start and knowing where to start can be half of the battle to a successful renovation. So, before you take any drastic action, put down the power tools and establish exactly what you...
With the Government incentives of reduced stamp duty rates (which means a nil rate of up to £500,000 until 30 June 2021 and £250,000 until 30 September 2021) and a mortgage guarantee scheme on high loan to value (LTV) mortgages (91-95% mortgages especially), there has arguably never been a better time to enter the buy-to-let market.
The record number of property sales and increase in...
Borders are an important part of garden design. The best garden borders provide a great boundary for an area of the garden, but also have visual appeal to lead people into the next section. Designers achieve this with careful planting decisions that work with colour, height, and texture so that the border becomes a beautiful and functional feature.
The past year has seen Brits spend most of their time at home, purchasing items online that end up in the loft or spare room after just a few months, and data shows that we have hoarded over £80 billion worth of possessions*.
With the value of many hoarded items rising, new research has revealed the items that you should look out for in your home and where a thorough search of the...
Whilst we all know the dangers of not wearing sunscreen, there are a huge number of other hazards that can be lurking in the shed or garden this summer.
The heat is already on, and with the easing of restrictions, we’re all enjoying some well-earned social time in the garden.
Whether you’re looking to start gardening as a hobby , plant your own vegetable patch or just get...
With the amount of time, we spent at home during the pandemic and the rise of the “cleaning” influencer, people’s interest in cleaning has exploded. On Instagram the hashtag “#cleaningmotivation” has 618,000 posts and “#cleaninghacks” has 502,000!
Wren Kitchens has surveyed the nation to reveal kitchen cleaning habits to see which kitchen items get cleaned the least and which age...
If you have an extremely hectic lifestyle (whether it is your job, personal life or both), you may feel like home maintenance and chores are a constant struggle for time. Not only that, but maybe you are still battling with the time to properly decorate your home or add some character to the place you would like to spend more time in to relax.
