The National Trust is launching a new ‘grow-along’ to help people grow their own loofahs, which can be used as a sustainable alternative to plastic washing up sponges.
In 2019, the team at Knightshayes in Devon grew their first crop of loofahs – the fruit of Luffa cylindrica , a vine in the cucumber family – and began using them to wash dishes as an alternative to disposable, plastic...
Around 7% of landlords in the UK are ‘accidental’ and never intended to let out a property. Reasons for being an accidental landlord include inheriting a property that hasn’t been sold on and being forced to let out a home that cannot be sold.
As an accidental landlord, understanding the laws around income tax and what needs to be declared can be difficult and, for many, it can also...
We heard you are looking to renovate your home soon? Well, what if we tell you that you don’t have to empty out your pockets entirely to create your ideal living space? Because it is true!
With just a few hacks and smart choices that you make while you plan your home renovations, you can create your home setting straight out of a premium home decor magazine under your desired budget...
Asbestos is a banned construction material, but the far-reaching consequences of its widespread use are still a problem. Many older homes in the UK still contain the material. And, identifying the risks as well as removing the material is a complex process. Some of the most common locations of asbestos in a home or residential building are the following:
More than ever people are taking into consideration where their next property is located, and with the weather heating up, searches for properties by the sea have risen 160%*. But which UK seaside town makes for the best properties? Interested in finding out, Showerstoyou.co.uk created a points-based system* for 50 UK towns and can now reveal all:
While myths of baking bread to secure the sale of your home might have some truth behind them, the latest research by homebuying platform, Yes Homebuyers , has revealed that good old fashioned fresh air is the scent most likely to secure a buyer, while cigarette smoke and blocked drains will have them heading for the hills.
Yes Homebuyers surveyed 1,688 homebuyers who have purchased...
There are so many reasons for investing in property for sale in Paphos. Some of them will naturally be personal. Nevertheless, there are many advantages of buying property in Paphos, including the ones described below. If you want to first view what type of properties are currently available then you can visit this website . You’ll soon see how much choice there really is and that you’re...
As the Coronavirus lockdown continues to increase financial strain on the nation, it can be difficult to understand what help is on hand for renters who are struggling to keep up with payments.
Salman Haqqi, personal finance expert at money.co.uk said: “It’s really important to know that if you’re in rented accommodation and are facing financial difficulty due to the coronavirus...
Following the in-depth research into pet ownership in the UK last year, ChickenGuard is looking to repeat the same research in 2021. According to the last survey results, there were 1.3 million pet chicken owners in the UK. Based on the upward trajectory caused by the lockdowns, this is now estimated to be over 1.5 million households.
Although the pandemic and lockdowns accelerated...
Research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has highlighted how a property is more than a place to live, it’s an extension of our lifestyle and reflecting this within our homes is important to 62% of homeowners.
Whether we’re tech-savvy, environmentally conscious, hands-on, green-fingered, social butterflies or health freaks, our homes are the hub in which we put our...
