Home Improvment
Thatch fires remain a ‘burning issue'
Following a recent spate of thatch fires, NFU Mutual is urging owners of thatched properties to ensure they carry-out essential checks to prevent the risk of a fire destroying their home or business.
HSBC survey reveals house selling myths
Many homeowners continue to have misconceptions regarding factors which may help them to sell their property, according to a survey by leading mortgage provider HSBC.
Householders plan home improvements over bank holidays
While many people have been heading abroad or organising street parties over the Bank Holiday weekends, 40% of house proud Brits plan to keep themselves busy making home improvements, according to a survey by leading mortgage provider HSBC.
A cleaner with pedigree
The smart, new pet and carpet specialist vacuum cleaner (BSGL3205GB) from Bosch, will make light work of cleaning your soft furnishings and keeping carpets clear of pet hairs.
Brits make home improvements to the tune of £14,000
Britain's passion for home and garden improvements always increases over a Bank Holiday period as the weather improves and the days get longer.
Energy Spring Clean
The heat is still on for more than eight million people yet to change their heating settings since January 2011, according to research from British Gas.
npower showcases latest develpoments in ‘green’ living
Energy provider, npower, will be demonstrating to homeowners the latest technological developments to help them cut energy bills and carbon emissions at Grand Designs this month.
Layer up this bank holiday weekend with Space Insulation
With the bank holiday around the corner, thousands of people up and down the country are set to dabble in a spot of DIY. Installing your own loft insulation is one popular job which can be completed in a day, no matter how amateur your DIY skills.
Super savings this weekend with Focus DIY
To help you get into the swing of spring, Focus DIY has extended its generous offer of 15% off all products in store between the 7th and 10th April, when you spend £50 or more*.
Specialist and traditional plastering courses
Leeds-based specialist plastering firm Ornate Interiors are running a number of practical, one day courses over the coming months aimed at homeowners and self build enthusiasts looking to restore their own plasterwork features.
OXO cleans up with a squeegee for every occasion
Take the strain out of your spring cleaning with OXO's versatile collection of squeegees, guaranteed to make household glass sparkle and shine.
Climate Week - npower encourages homeowners to find out more
As Climate Week (21-27 March) gets underway, npower is encouraging homeowners to pay a visit to its stand at the Ideal Home Show to find out how to make their homes more energy efficient and better manage their impact on the environment.
Getting ready for spring
From cleaning and decorating, to gardening and DIY, spring brings with it an irresistible incentive to blow away the cobwebs and get your home spruced for the warmer months ahead.
Top tips for ‘greening' your home
Homeowners need only take small steps to green their home and make savings, according to estate agents.
Freshen up your home this February at Focus DIY
According to recent research an impressive 95% of us plan to Spring clean this year and yet half of us admit that we hate actually doing it!