Home & Garden
Two thirds of women wish they could do more DIY but lack the skills
Following news last week that Homebase is to close a quarter of its stores due to a 'rise of a generation less skilled in DIY projects', a new report from Solvite finds that women at least want to do more DIY - but they just don't know how to.
Create a stylish home for Christmas with Redrow
Next Saturday (15 November), Gloucestershire residents are invited to get into the Christmas spirit by visiting Redrow’s development in Hardwicke, where they will be given the opportunity to learn some festive craft tips from a local designer, who has appeared on Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Britain.
Household skills DIY-ing out
It’s a widely held belief that younger people are less handy than their parents. New research by AA Home Membership confirms the lack of ‘DIY dad skills’ amongst Generation Y.
Britannia celebrates Delphi success story
Premium kitchen appliance specialist Britannia Living reveals that its Delphi range cooker collection is proving a huge success - accounting for over 40 per cent of the company’s product sales this year.
Britannia showcases Colourange with Cornishware range cooker
Premium kitchen appliance specialist Britannia Living has showcased its Colourange service by creating a stunning range cooker in the blue and white stripes synonymous with the Cornishware brand.
Bertazzoni Master Series brings Italian heritage to Currys
Premium kitchen appliance specialist Britannia Living, the exclusive supplier of Bertazzoni in the UK, is delighted to announce that the Bertazzoni Master Series is to be stocked in Currys.
Couple cherry pick Gorenje for property program
Leading kitchen appliance manufacturer Gorenje has teamed up with ‘Double Your House for Half the Money’ to supply one of its Retro Collection fridges to a lucky couple.
Max-Top masters monochrome
Kitchen worktop specialists Max-Top have seen sales of its monochrome Max-Top Quartz surfaces soar, revealing they now account for over 70 per cent of sales.
Moduleo’s new range has more than Impressed
Moduleo’s brand-new Impress collection has lived up to its namesake; with the luxury vinyl flooring manufacturer reporting sales have almost doubled just one month after its release.
1 in 7 Brits believe their house is haunted
One in seven people in the UK believe that their home is haunted, according to a recent survey.
Cash-in on the attic
Homeowners in London are increasingly choosing to save the ‘capital cost’ of moving house and invest it in improving the space under their roof instead, as conditions in the housing market and the rising costs of moving house make staying put a more profitable option, according to new research released by Landmark Lofts.
Solar panels to bring savings and earnings for North East residents
North East home owners could now earn money whilst saving energy as Warm Up North introduces the first renewable energy product to its energy efficiency portfolio.
Guys and ghouls spark a rise in thefts, fires and vandalism
With dark fiery nights and ghoulish goings on, Aviva is warning homeowners that burglaries, vandalism and house fires increase sharply over Halloween and Bonfire Night.
Hang up your stocking in a brand new home this Christmas
The nip of autumn is well and truly in the air – and whether we like it or not, a sign that the festive season is fast approaching.
How to sleep easy when the clocks change
Many of us will be looking forward to an extra hour in bed this weekend as the clocks go back but for those struggling to sleep, the change in routine can add to the daily battle of getting enough shut eye.