Energy bills can be hard to understand, but Mark Gutteridge from energy switching site Flipper says you should always take a couple of minutes to check a few key details when you get one.
There are 4 crucial bits of information amongst the pages of your bill that show if you are being charged correctly and paying the correct amount. Mark says it is especially important to make sure...
With the UK in the midst of a second lockdown, new research reveals the hobbies women are turning to tackle boredom and develop new skills to pass the time.
The survey of 1,000 UK women, carried out by the UK’s leading independent online florist Serenata Flowers , reveals that half (50%) of British women have taken up a new hobby since the pandemic began, with 67% practicing their...
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the entire world and Britain enters a third lockdown, it would make sense that the nation should have overhauled what it deems to clean by adopting new and more stringent sanitising measures. But is this the case in reality? New research from home cleaning specialists Lupe Technology has found that shockingly over half of Brits remain...
As the reality of the next few months sinks in, more parents once again face the hardships of home schooling and home working, we explore how parents can cope with the pressures of working from home with kids (again).
“Our hearts literally sank when the Prime Minister said those words “schools are to close” because we remember what is was like last time – seriously tough times....
Also called the Godzilla weed or Polygonum Cuspidatum, in the scholar’s tongue, Japanese Knotweed is one of the most invasive plants known to gardeners. If you have ever tried to get rid of this weed on your lawn, you are probably fully aware of the monstrous tenacity of this ruddy weed. Believe it or not, this brute herb will grow right through solid concrete masonry, if so inclined....
It’s the festive period! And as usual, you will likely want to have friends and family over to enjoy a great time with each other. One of the things that makes festive periods even more awesome is the food. But how do you set the perfect festive dining table? Read on to find out in this article.
Decorating your dining table is essential during festive periods, especially if you will...
Out with the old and in with the new. Decluttering in the new year has become a ritual habit for some families, but as we go through old photo albums, clothes that no longer fit, and childhood toys… we may be sitting on a goldmine and didn’t even know it.
Although toys might not seem likely contenders for items to invest in, if you are able to come across the right ones and keep them...
Over-65s saw their property wealth increase by more than £9,200 each on average in the past year as the housing market benefited from strong demand partly driven by the temporary Stamp Duty holiday, analysis* from UK’s leading independent equity release adviser Key shows.
Total property wealth owned by over-65s who have paid off mortgages is valued at £1.224 trillion and has...
Worried that you’re never truly going to feel comfortable in the house that you’ve recently moved into? Fear not, as there are a number of things that you can do to overcome these feelings of unrest and uncertainty. From displaying items that remind you of your childhood home to putting your own stamp on the property, the advice laid out below will be sure to speed up your settling in process...
The number of cars on residential streets has increased, causing a surge in the number of cars blocking driveways and leaving residents with no space to park. This has angered local residents with some going to extreme measures, such as damaging cars, to discourage ‘rude parking’.
Simon Roberts, Senior Associate Solicitor at DAS Law, looks at some key legal facts you need to know if...
