Homes & Gardens

Pets can be expensive when they fall ill

Five most expensive pet insurance claims revealed

Pet owners deciding not to insure their family pooch or moggy may wish to think again when the full cost of treatment is considered.

Common ailments such as acute gastroenteritis or even a limp could cost up to £8,000* to put right, against an average claim of £822**.

With nearly one in three insured pet owners (30%) having made a claim in the last three years, Scratch...

Original Cottages has selected a few of their top work-spirational properties

Work from home from anywhere, with Boris's blessing

Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement, many of us will be working from home for the foreseeable future, however it is now a very real possibility to work from home from just about anywhere in the country, provided you have good Wifi and space for a desk. For those yearning to swap their own four walls for a more inspiring outlook, there's never been a better time to make a...

Norwich is the UK’s DIY capital

The UK's top DIY hotspots

It’s official, Norwich, the city famous for Colman’s mustard, Alan Partridge, and Admiral Insurance, is the UK’s DIY capital!

That is according to research conducted by The Metals Warehouse , the UK’s leading supplier of custom-cut metals.

Its data has shown that the East Anglian city, which is also renowned for its ‘on the huh’ phrase, a Suffolk saying meaning something is...

So far this year, there have been some 362 transactions across the capital for £3m

Ten private islands you can buy for the price of a high-end London home

While many lenders have started to tighten their belts in recent months, the high-end market remains unimpeded and is expected to drive price growth forward, as London remains the pinnacle of homeownership for the super-wealthy.

So far this year, there have been some 362 transactions across the capital for £3m or more and high-end homebuyers have paid an average of £4,975,462 to get...

How to hire the right builder for your team or project

It's not enough to just find a builder for your build, you'll need to make sure they're the right fit for the job

If you want to find a builder for your project, you will not only need to assess whether they are good, but also if they are the right fit for your project. If you’re building an extension , updating your kitchen or landscaping your garden, there is no point in getting in...

57% of us are cleaning more than we did before

Home cleaning boom over Covid-19 concerns

More than half (52%) of people in the UK are more concerned about the cleanliness of their homes since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 57% of us cleaning more than we did before – averaging an additional 63 minutes each week. This is according to new research from British cleaning product manufacturer, Hydrachem. It produces Cert, a household cleaner that destroys the SARS-CoV-2...

More than 7.5 million parcels have been lost or stolen since lockdown

Millions of parcels claimed missing during lockdown

More than 7.5 million parcels(1) have been lost or stolen since lockdown, new research reveals.

After the coronavirus pandemic forced people to stay home, 96% of Brits have been relying on home deliveries for various things, including food, at-home entertainment, and other items. On average, they received three deliveries per week.

But research conducted by Confused.com...

Protecting digital data

What digital data do the Brits want to protect the most?

New research by the file encryption tool NordLocker reveals that when searching for ways to protect digital data, Brits want to know how to protect folders on a computer (36%) the most often.

The results reflect earlier findings about the Brits valuing their photos more than any other files and the photos being mostly stored in folders.

According to the study, Microsoft Word...

 is it more hygienic to shower or bathe

Britain’s Shocking Bathroom Confessions

Who’s guilty of forgetting your towel when going to have a shower, and secretly using your housemate’s instead? Surprisingly, more of us than you would think! The UK’s leading online bedding and bath retailer, Soak&Sleep, has lifted the lid on Britain's dirtiest bathroom secrets.

The company surveyed over 2,300 people to reveal that as a nation, we are not as clean as we think...

A British company is today launching a household cleaner

Household cleaner launched that destroys COVID-19 in just 60 seconds

A British company is today launching a household cleaner which destroys the SARS-CoV-2 virus - which causes COVID-19 – in just 60 seconds. Cert. is manufactured by Hydrachem, which has specialised in this area of disinfection for almost 50 years. Cert’s tablet has the same formula, strength and level of disinfection as the main one manufactured by Hydrachem for use by the NHS, and which has...

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