Home & Garden
Beaches, booze and barbecues: The recipe for the perfect summer
Six barbecues, nine days sunbathing, three packets of hayfever tablets and two jugs of Pimm’s - those are the ingredients of the typical British summer, according to new research.
Keeping your home safe during Euro 2016
The 2016 UEFA European Football Championship is set to be one of the most exciting sporting events of the summer but, for those who don't protect their homes, things could quickly turn sour.
Half of homeowners lack basic security common sense
Research from The Co-op Insurance has revealed that more than 13 million households in the UK – nearly half (48%) - are committing the most basic security faux pas, which could put their property and belongings at risk.
Give your garden a summer makeover
The sun is shining in the sky and bumble bees are dozily humming on a breeze. You’re curled up on a swinging chair with your favourite book and nothing but the sound of a lawn mower in the far off distance…at least that’s the scenario you could be enjoying if you give your garden a summer makeover!
Does seasonal selling exist and how can you use it to your advantage?
Insider tips and tricks that homeowners and estate agents use to sell properties can be flipped on their head and worked to your advantage when buying.
The village is winning the people’s vote when it comes to moving
When it comes to moving, a new report suggests that the village is increasingly becoming the location type of choice among UK house hunters.
Give your home the 'as new' feel with these spring cleaning tips!
House-holders might inwardly groan at the thought of spring cleaning, but it’s amazing the difference that it can make to a home.
5 gardening blogs you NEED to read
When it comes to advice and your garden, perhaps you’ve relied solely on printed magazines or your grandparents' inspiring words over the years and then headed out and toiled in the great outdoors.
Skip hire is on the rise in the DIY market
With the rise in DIY home projects, the skip hire industry has observed a shift in their client base. Gone are the days when skips were primarily hired by builders and contractors for large commercial projects.
Tips on designing ideal gaming room
Converting an unused space in your home into something the whole family can enjoy is an exciting prospect. With so many choices available on what to do, it can be hard to decide, but one popular options is turning your unused space into a gaming room.
Take your garden to the next level
Spring is in full force, and that means it's gardening season in much of the UK. Even without considering planting, this is a great time of year to get out in the yard or garden and tidy things up, organise, and generally improve the layout.
36% of Brits can’t do DIY without help
We are coming to that time of the year again to dust off our toolboxes and get spring cleaning. A recent nationwide survey conducted by JJ Roofing Supplies suggests that quite a few Brits will be struggling to clear their outstanding DIY task lists this year.
14% of homeowners are currently considering a major renovation project
New research reveals that 14% of homeowners are considering making improvements to their home.
Why lower fuel prices and a mild winter could make your home unsafe
Lives could be put at risk by the ‘perfect storm’ of one of the warmest winters on record and falling fuel prices.
Top designer reveals summer interior decor tips
Kate Letteriello, Managing Director for ArtSpace, has devised stunning interior schemes for many of Bloor Homes’ showhomes across the company’s Southern region, including the showhome at the executive Mayfield Place development near Windsor, where properties start from £1,495,000.