Home & Garden

DIY blunders cost homeowners £67m to fix
More and more British homeowners are calling in professionals to repair damage caused by their own botched attempts at DIY.

The stone-cold favourite in flooring
More consumers are opting for stone-effect flooring to achieve a striking, contemporary look in their kitchens and bathrooms, reports luxury vinyl flooring manufacturer, Moduleo.

Miller Homes Midlands helps you decorate a desirable den for your little ones
Detached family properties are proving popular with house buyers at Miller Homes South sites across the region. With this in mind, we’ve been asking the award-winning house builders’ team of interior designers to give us some top tips on how to decorate a stylish bedroom for your children.

Revolutionise the way you cook with induction hobs and electric ovens
An oven can make or break a good meal, and a hob has to be one of the most frequently used built-in appliances. Get these appliances right and you’re on the right path to achieving your culinary dreams.
Home improvement skills fading with each new generation
Bank holidays are traditionally the time when homeowners catch up on DIY jobs, but figures suggest these skills are DIY-ing out.

Britannia introduces Bertazzoni built-in range
Premium kitchen appliance specialist Britannia Living, the exclusive supplier of Bertazzoni is rolling out its collection of sleek designer built-in cooking products to the UK market.

Stepping up the housing ladder is stress-free with easymover scheme
East Midlands house-hunters who dream of taking a step up the property ladder – but are struggling to overcome the obstacle of selling their existing home – can find the ideal solution to their problems with Taylor Wimpey.
Burgled Britons on the move
A quarter (25%) of all Brits have been burgled, and almost half (46%) of them admitted that they’d moved house post burglary, according to research from over 50s insurance specialist RIAS.

Cost of green-fingered theft rises to £2.6m
Garden tools and equipment are some of the top items targeted by thieves, according to the UK’s leading rural insurer.

Gorenje launches A+++ rated Colour Edition fridge freezer
Kitchen appliance manufacturer Gorenje is thrilled to be launching a fridge freezer it is hailing as one of the most versatile, colourful and energy efficient models in the UK.

Candy launches the Grando Vita with unrivalled rapid wash
Domestic appliance manufacturer Candy has announced the launch of its brand new Grando Vita range of washing machines and washer dryers.
House buyers count the cost of quick viewings
People looking to buy a house in a highly competitive market are spending less time on property viewings and potentially missing out on signs of maintenance issues that could cause them financial pain down the line, according to new research from Aviva.
Protect your garden from thieves and vandals this summer
Nearly a quarter (23%) of those with garden sheds admit to leaving it unlocked, with more than one in ten saying they never secure it, despite the contents of a typical shed being valued at £597, according to research by M&S Bank.

Decorate a desirable den for your little ones
Detached family properties are proving popular with house buyers at Miller Homes Midlands sites across the region. With this in mind, we’ve been asking the award-winning house builders’ team of interior designers to give us some top tips on how to decorate a stylish bedroom for your children.

Putting the Soul into your living space
Unique pieces of designer furniture made from reclaimed timber that was once part of old ships, and salvaged wood that had a previous life have been brought to a Bristol store.