Home & Garden
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.
Overhauling the green rating standard for new homes
Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has launched proposals for a more consumer-friendly green rating for homes that will help green-proof properties and reduce future utility bills by up to nearly £1,500 a year in the most energy efficient homes.
Shelter brings ‘bling' back in this Christmas
Housing and homelessness charity Shelter can help you brighten up the dark days of winter and send festive cheer to all this Christmas with its fantastic new House Bling website - even Stephen Fry has been twittering about it!
Brits in property love split
The British love affair with property ownership could be waning, according to Scottish Provident, one of the UK's leading protection providers.
How to keep your home warm as winter snap moves in
Confused.com offers homeowners advice on what needs to be done to prevent damage to their property. As the UK braces itself for a frosty Christmas, winter proofing is needed in order to give the elements a cold shoulder.
New guide helps carol singers keep safe and welcome
A new guide for carol singers to keep them safe while singing from door-to-door this Christmas has been published today by Ecclesiastical Insurance as part of its campaign to keep the tradition of carol singing alive.
Prevent frost bite at home this winter
Frozen pipes and broken boilers are likely to cause problems in many British homes this winter and, with only 13% having home emergency insurance, many households will not be covered for such emergencies.
UK households slowly going green
As world leaders thrash out a deal on climate change in Copenhagen, latest figures from The Co-operative Bank show that UK households are slowly greening their lifestyles.
Molly Maid opts for Toyota clean machines
When MOLLY MAID turn up to clean a customer’s home, they’re likely to be taking all their equipment and materials from the back of a Toyota Yaris.
DIY Christmas gift ideas
More than half of Brits would consider giving their loved ones a DIY present for Christmas this year, such as handmade clothes, arts and crafts, or even homemade cakes and chocolates, according to research by Principality Building Society.
Marvellous Mother’s Day
There is never enough time to say thank you to one of the most special women in your life: your mother. Show her just how much you love her with a rich and decadent breakfast this Mother’s day courtesy of John Lewis.