Home & Garden
Book your place at the Chelsea Flower Show
The biggest and most spectacular horticultural event in the world is back, and London breaks website Show and Stay has ticket and hotel packages for the Chelsea Flower Show from just £92.50pp.
Green-fingered dog owners urged to prepare for spring
As gardeners look forward to the start of spring, M&S Pet Insurance is advising green-fingered dog owners to think carefully about the type of plants and vegetables in their garden.
New Campaign warns of Carbon Monoxide dangers
We all think we are safety conscious, especially when it comes to our home. We make sure that our fire alarms work correctly, that we lock all doors and windows before leaving the house and that we switch off all plugs before going on holiday, but are we being as safe as we think?
Sleek black takes over the bathroom
2009 saw the introduction of the colour black into the bathroom, with accents of black on taps and furniture presented in stylish finishes. In 2010, black is now the defining colour in up-to-date bathrooms.
Simple household checks that can save you money
As the snow thaws across most of the UK and more cold weather arrives, householders need to take immediate action even if they were fortunate enough to avoid an escape of water during the recent cold snap.
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.