Homes & Gardens

5 services to make your life easier

From cleaning to cooking up a nutritious dinner, sometimes these tasks simply take up your free time and require energy that you might not have. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by household chores as you try to balance a busy career or other commitments in life, perhaps trying these five services will help to lighten the load?

  1. Domestic Cleaners

No matter how hard...

Our living rooms are the most Instagrammed rooms

2020’s Most Instagrammed Rooms Revealed

The months of lockdown and increased time spent indoors has prompted a significant rise in the number of people searching for and posting pictures of interiors online. New research into the trend has revealed that our living rooms are the most Instagrammed rooms, with more people sharing images of this ‘hub of the home’ than any other.

In fact, 41 percent of all images uploaded of UK...

Four ways to give your home some TLC

After spending many a month inside this year, like us, you have probably spotted more and more things in your home that you would like to change or sort out. If you have spent majority of lockdown pottering about your home and garden, we wouldn’t be surprised if you are beginning to run out of things to fix and sort! But fear not, for we have created a helpful list of some jobs in your home...

The end of tenancy checklist

Coming to the end of a rental agreement can be a confusing time for all. However, while you’ll possibly be preoccupied with packing your things and excited by the prospect of moving, there are a few important steps you should take to ensure a smooth and trouble-free transfer to your new accommodation.

Give notice of your intention to leave

Depending on your type of contract...

Cuddling our dogs help reduce stress

Cuddling our four-legged friends helps reduce stress

Racking up millions of views on YouTube, ‘Cute Dog’ compilations seem to tug on our heartstrings when we need them the most.

With recent studies showing that watching videos of cute dogs and puppies can reduce stress, Pet Department at OnBuy wanted to find out if cuddling our four-legged friends could reduce stress even more, and if so, which breed makes you feel most relaxed....

How much will 50p worth of electricity get you at home

How far will 50p of electricity get you at home?

A whopping 85% of UK households admit to being completely unaware of their annual electricity usage. With the population spending more time at home and with shorter days already here, Compare the Market commissioned a survey of the UK bill payers to find out who is least clued up on how much energy is used by everyday appliances, focusing on how far 50p worth of electricity will go in the...

Explore the many different accommodations for rent in Sathorn

Sathorn has quickly become one of the most desirable places to live in Bangkok. It’s premiere location near popular areas like Siam and Chinatown and is home to pleasant neighborhoods like Suan Phlu and Yen Akat make it a superb place to plant roots and raise a family or reside temporarily. There are plenty of different options for accommodations for rent in Sathorn that fit all types of...

Seven ways to be more energy-efficient at home

Being more energy-efficient at home not only helps you and your family be kinder to the environment, but it’ll also benefit your bank balance. Energy efficiency is something that more and more people are striving towards these days thanks to the undeniable benefits. And the good news is that taking just a few simple steps like turning your heating down or using a lower washing machine or...

Rats have enjoyed a bumper year breeding like crazy during lockdown

Lockdown boosts rat population to 150 million

The population of rats in the UK has increased by 30 million in a year to 150 million - boosted by quiet urban areas and plentiful waste food – there are now thought to be 2.2 rats for every person.

“They say you are only ever 6ft away from a rat – and in typical 2020 fashion it’s now more likely than ever this year!”, says Jenny Rathbone from UK Pest Control company Pest.co.uk...

Most searched for term over lockdown included bobble hats

Most searched for topics over lockdown include bobble hats and baking

The digital magazine subscription service Readly has compiled the UK's largest search trends across magazines during lockdown 2.0. The data reveals the most searched for topics that Brits have explored during the second lockdown – with ‘knitting’, ‘bobble hat’, ‘shares’ ‘baking’ and ‘Christmas’ coming out top. Alternative 80s rock band Spacemen 3 and interior designer Penny Morrison also...

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