Homes & Gardens

4 useful home improvements

Making modifications to your home can be wonderfully beneficial. Not only does it turn it into a better living environment for you, but it can also help to add some value to your property. There are plenty of things you can do to your house to make it better, such as having new windows put in, revamping your bathroom, purchasing new furniture, or having new floors installed. While the list of...

Thinking of moving house? Ask yourself these 5 questions

Many of us think about moving house, and whether it is the best option for us, sometimes. There are many reasons we may think about moving away: perhaps our children have grown up and left home or otherwise do not need to be near their school. We may be looking to downsize so that we can reduce hours at work. We may simply just be ready for a change of scene.

Whatever your reasons...

Half of Brits are making home improvements this year

43% Brits set to upgrade Garden following home improvement

2021 is set to be a year of transformations for British homes, with more than half of Brits (59%) claiming they will be making home improvements, with the average spend at £6,531 per household. Decorating is revealed as the top home improvement (69%), with grey being named as 2021’s colour of choice, followed by cream and blue, according to new research by Attic Self Storage .

The...

1 camera for every 13 people in the UK

Number of CCTV Cameras in the UK reaches 5.2 million

The number of CCTV Cameras in the UK may be as many as 5.2 million, with 1 camera for every 13 people as the popularity of public surveillance, home CCTV and doorbell camera use increases. 96% of the total number of cameras in the UK are now operated by private businesses and homeowners.

“It won’t come as a shock to most people that the number of CCTV Cameras in the UK has hit a new...

Benefits of owning your own home

Many people dream of owning their own home, but for many reasons, it might not always be viable. Many people find themselves listing the pros and cons. So to help you out, here are a few benefits of home-owning to help you decide if it’s right for you and if you should take the leap.

Decorating and alterations

Obviously, owning your own home means you can decorate how you...

best houseplants to have in your home to help boost your mood

Six houseplants to boost your mood this winter

It’s a well-known fact that spending time in nature is good for your wellbeing, so what better way to boost your mood than to bring nature inside. With search volumes for “house plants delivered” increasing by 400%, and “buy houseplants online” by 200% since lockdown, Wren Kitchens have revealed the best houseplants to have in your home to help boost your mood:

1.Aloe vera

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Top eight most common snags with new homes

The most common new build snagging issues that haunt homebuyers

The snag solving expert, HouseScan, has revealed which are the top eight most common snags found when it comes to new build homes in the UK.

With HouseScan , consumers book an appointment and a qualified home-inspector will attend the home and provide a comprehensive report that covers everything from decorating defects to ill-fitted doors and windows, to electrical, heating and...

House Parties: The Most Versatile Option for a Get-Together?

Mastering the art of throwing the perfect go-to event isn’t without its hurdles, and those obstacles start when looking for the ideal location. Of course, parties can take place anywhere, but that’s what makes them so troublesome to plan. Few destinations can’t be transformed with significant investment and time, although few have that luxury. In many ways, that’s why throwing a home-based...

Top tips working from home in the holidays

Top Tips Working From Home For The Holidays

The holiday season brings families together, but it also means added distractions for the many people working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

How can remote workers keep their focus sharp and their productivity high while noise and interruptions surround them? And what can businesses do to ensure their employees aren’t slacking and projects are on track?

“Working...

Benefits of Painters and Decorators in West London

Are you looking for a painter and decorator in West London ? If yes, you are in the right place. A painter decorator is used to decorate premium property throughout the capital. It is only in West London you will find the painter of your choice. West London does unique things that you cannot compare to anything else.

You do not have to struggle to look in the best painter's market,...

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