Home & Garden
Mereway Kitchens gets into shape
British manufacturer Mereway Kitchens have introduced two new curved products into their offering this autumn. This expansion sees the introduction of brand new curved cornice blocks and pilasters for base and wall units to complement their popular Lincoln, Virginia and Bromley ranges.
Blissful cookware from the Hairy Bikers
Blisshome is proud to announce the launch of a complete cookware kit, co-conceived with Britain's coolest, culinary phenomenon the 'Hairy Bikers’.
Start 2010 by planning a vegetable garden
Following in the footsteps of the Obamas, the Queen and the Prime Minister, planting a kitchen garden is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to start the new year.
It's a New Year night in for UK
The UK is set to shun bars and clubs this New Year's Eve with almost two thirds of the population (71 per cent) preferring to see the new year in at home, reveals the fifth Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey.
November house prices up 0.9 per cent
The November data from Land Registry's flagship House Price Index shows a positive monthly house price change of 0.9 per cent, which is the sixth month in a row in which the movement has been above nought per cent.
Sainsbury's Home Insurance warns of post-Christmas claims
Sainsbury's Home Insurance is warning of a New Year spike in home insurance claims as homeowners look to cover the cost of damage done during the festive period.
Planning a worry-free winter
With the cold, winter weather already affecting many parts of the country, The Co-operative Insurance is reminding home-owners and motorists to plan ahead and be prepared for the harsh weather conditions.
Frozen pipes could cost homeowners dear
Homeowners across the South West are being warned that a winter cold snap and frozen or burst pipes could have huge financial implications and cause thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Keep your cool in the kitchen this Christmas
Whether you’re a veteran of many family feasts or a festive dinner newbie who is cooking a turkey for the first time – the Christmas meal is a daunting prospect. After all, it’s not just one day, Christmas can last for weeks, as your friends and family pop over for drinks and a bite to eat.
Christmas Day sees fire rise
MORE TH>N Home insurance is warning homeowners to take extra care with candles and cooking on Christmas Day, as the amount of homes damaged by fire is set to rise by 180%.
Protect your pipes as cold weather bites
Homeowners are being warned of the dangers of burst pipes caused by freezing water as Aviva reveals it saw a 500% increase in water damage claims during the plummeting temperatures last winter.
Don't let energy bills burn a hole in your pocket
When winter fuel bills start to hit doormats in the New Year consumers could be in for a nasty shock says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
MORE TH>N’s advice in coping with the weather
Snow and ice has hit Britain, with more expected over the weekend. Leading insurer MORE TH>N is offering the following advice on surviving the cold.
Energy bills to rise by a third by 2020
The energy bill for a poorly-insulated home could rise by over a third (35%) by 2020, leaving 4 million households in fuel poverty, warns a new Which? report.
Protect your home from water damage
The recent floods in Cockermouth have highlighted to homeowners the damage water can cause and the need to protect the home from winter perils such as floods, storm damage and frozen pipes.