Home & Garden
SMEs swap overseas travel for online communication
The UK economy is slowly emerging from the recession. Budget cuts, time constraints and environmental concerns have nevertheless led a quarter of UK SMEs to swap overseas business travel with alternative means of communication, according to an independent survey commissioned by Skype.
Staying safe and warm in a winter power cut
Householders are being urged to cut out and keep a handy guide on staying safe and warm in the event of a winter power cut.
Cutting back on home insurance ‘false economy’
Nottingham Building Society has emphasized the importance of home insurance. This follows the revelation in the Government's recent Family Expenditure and food survey that a shocking one-in-four UK households have no home and contents insurance at all.
Hackney development brings the outdoors in
A type of garden that first emerged in the 17th century* has been replicated at a brand new housing development in Hackney, London.
Grand Designs Live returns to London in May
The UK’s No.1, award winning consumer show for design and inspiration for your home, Grand Designs Live, returns to London for the sixth year running, across nine days from 1st – 9th May 2010 at ExCeL in London’s Docklands.
Homeowners urged to check for water leaks
Colder weather can wreak havoc on water pipes, and the Consumer Council for Water is urging homeowners to check for signs of leaks as the temperature begins to rise.
M&S Home Insurance offers home emergency cover
The freezing conditions across the UK this winter have led to a large increase in the number of householders making home emergency insurance claims including for burst pipes, according to M&S Home Insurance.
Prevent damage to your home in the big thaw
With the big thaw expected to hit most of the UK this weekend after weeks of freezing cold temperatures, LV= home insurance is offering the following advice to home-owners on how to prevent damage to their home:
Homes used for shelter by unwelcome guests
As the cold weather continues, British homes are being used for shelter by some unwelcome guests; rats. With homes and nerves under threat, Confused.com offers useful tips on how to keep the rodents out.
Home insurance claims are bursting out all over
Homeowners have been urged to ensure they are taking precautions against burst water pipes, with the freezing weather conditions set to continue across the UK in the coming weeks.
New homes showcase latest Redrow interiors
Show homes are still the most important factor when choosing a new home, according to research by award winning house builder Redrow.
Stylish coffee machines by Cuisinart
Producing full of flavour coffee with an incredible aroma and delicious taste, the Cuisinart range of coffee machines are easy to use and will look fantastic in your kitchen.
William Ball fresh and fabulous Phoebe kitchen
Offering a completely modern design, the Phoebe kitchen from William Ball’s new Series Linea range combines aluminum and high-gloss to great effect.
Halifax Insurance advises to protect home from cold weather
As much of the UK is engulfed by heavy snow and Britain suffers the coldest winter in over 100 years, Halifax Home Insurance advises homeowners how to protect their homes from extreme weather conditions.
Love is in the air with ARK
New, exclusive, sensual and sophisticated, ARK’s Home Aromatics Loving range put’s love in the air through it’s unique combination of therapeutic aromatherapy oils.