Home & Garden
New Year, new home, new way
The New Year brings new hope for homeowners looking to make a fresh start and climb the property ladder, as resolutions and post-Christmas blues spur buyers to begin their property search early.
Housebuilder creates a buzz with new partnership
Leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes has joined forces with British skincare company Bee Good to highlight its support of, and the importance of bees.
Stop throwing money out of the window
A new survey has found that a lower heating bill is the second most wanted saving on household expenditure in 2015, just after cheaper food bills.
Thieves using keys found ‘under the mat’ to burgle homes
Thousands of homeowners are being burgled with their own house keys, as opportunistic thieves use keys hidden under the mat and in other easily accessible places to gain entry.
Beware of 90mph children’s trampolines and balance bikes
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for this weekend ahead of predicted winds that could reach 90mph in exposed areas.
Out with the old and in with the new. How about a new home for 2015?
For many, the start of a new year prompts the desire to make changes over the coming 12 months – including moving house.
The great Christmas clean up: Christmas tops spring for cleaning
As the final decorations resurface and Brits are adding the last bits of tinsel to their Christmas trees, houses across the UK are being spruced up for the festive season as millions prepare to take part in the great Christmas clean-up.
Tradesman calling? Put the kettle on...
‘Everything stops for tea’ or so the lyrics of the wartime melody suggested, while Bernard Cribbins’ hapless 1962 ‘Right said Fred’ removal men got no-where at all even after several cups of tea.
Brits walk an average of 61 miles around their kitchen
Spending more time in the kitchen could be good for your health, as new survey reveals we’ve walked 130,000 steps in 2014.
Underfloor heating looks to heat up in 2015
New research has revealed that underfloor heating is growing in popularity as homeowners become more aware of its far reaching benefits, making it set to be a key feature for 2015.
C.P. Hart reveals the future of bathroom design at new-look Manchester showroom
C.P. Hart has unveiled a stunning new-look Manchester showroom, showcasing UK exclusives from Karol Furniture and Marcel Wanders.
Moduleo seals the deal for Solas
Ireland’s brand-new further education and training authority, Solas, has upgraded its state-of-the-art facilities in Dublin, opting for Moduleo flooring as a result of its outstanding features.
Choose carefully when selecting your estate agent if a 2015 move is on the cards
With a New Year just around the corner – many people decide that January is the time they are ready and want to move house.
Great British Garden Revival returns to BBC Two
The award-winning series returns to BBC Two with a brand new 10-part series in January 2015. Britain's top television gardening talent will inspire viewers to save the nation's rich garden heritage.
New Year, new design: Five bedroom makeovers for 2015
The phrase ‘new year, new you’ has been done to death, so why not pledge a variation on the theme? New Year, new design is the mantra we think you should live by in 2015, and what better place to start than in your bedroom?