Home & Garden
How to furnish your home properly in 2017
Furnishing your home can be challenging. On top of finding the right goods at the right price, elements such as comfort, style and convenience also come to mind.
How to add additional value to your home
As Spring begins to become at least a realistic possibility, spring-cleaning and home-improvement season also starts.
6 improvements to make to your house this year
With the UK property market expected to experience slower growth in 2017, you probably won't be in a position to buy a house this year - even if you are very eager to.
Small on space, big on design
Do you ever gaze longingly at interior design websites and blogs and wish your house could be like the utopian vision before you?
The real cost of renovating a home
In a recent study, This is Money revealed that 35% of UK residents are opting to buy a home that needs a renovation because it is the only way that they can afford to get onto the property ladder.
How to paint a garage door
Sometimes, giving your home a good lick of paint is one of the best ways to inject a new lease of life into your property.
Sharing economy sees a boost as consumers rent out cars, pets and lawnmowers
The growing trend of sharing homes and possessions to make a profit shows no signs of abating, according to new research from Lloyds Bank Insurance.
Burglaries increase by 8% in November
Bonfire night is a great excuse to get out of the house for some family fun, but darker evenings and empty homes present an opportunity for burglars to take advantage of homeowners who let their guard down.
How to change the name of your house
Every now and then, we all come across a house with the kind of name that makes us wonder…what were they thinking? Likewise, you’ve no doubt also come across a fair few quaint, charming and inspirational home names over the years too.
To store or not to store: 5 tips for making the right decision
Whether you are heading off to University, going travelling, moving house or just having a general de-clutter, you will have a lot of belongings that you need to manage.
Burglaries: Is your home at risk?
As the saying goes, an Englishman’s home is his castle — but just how safe is yours? In their latest piece, Ironmongery Direct has explored the safety of British homes and the findings are surprising.
Cost of moving house rises to £11,000
The average cost of moving house in the UK has increased by £870 over the past year to £10,996, according to the latest research from Lloyds Bank.
One in four chance your boiler is unsafe
Nearly one in four homes checked by independent heating company, Swale Heating, has an unsafe gas boiler according to figures they have released in time for Gas Safety Week.
43 million Brits would go over budget for the right home
Almost 78% of UK adults, 43 million, are willing to go over budget to find a home which meets all their priorities, according to research conducted on behalf of Ocean Finance.
Burglars seek window of opportunity as temperatures rise
As the great British summer finally arrives, Lloyds Bank Insurance is warning homeowners to be aware of opportunistic burglary through open windows and unlocked doors.