Home & Garden
Almost 2 million homeowners choose to improve rather than move
Over 14 million people (44%) have undertaken major work on their current property, or plan to do so within the next year in order to improve or add value to their home, according to research from Lloyds Bank.
Grow your own this season
Summer is just around the corner and to help you start growing your own, Seed Pantry has launched a delightful new Mini Summer Allotment Starter pack containing everything you need to set up your own mini allotment.
Developer’s measures to make your new home as safe as houses
For many people buying a new home, transport links, location, local amenities and of course, price are major factors in the decision making process.
Dining rooms the most useless room in the house
The living room or lounge is the undisputed heart of the UK home, according to new research.
Brits ‘Don’ the Mad Men look
The return of the hit series, Mad Men, has prompted a retro revival in home, beauty and grooming purchases on Amazon.co.uk.
TopCashback launches Home & Garden Hub
TopCashback has launched its Home & Garden Hub, where consumers can access the very best home and garden cashback deals on the market.
How does your garden grow? Helpful advice promises a bumper crop
Leading housebuilder Taylor Wimpey South East is urging homeowners to flex their green fingers and get growing!
Pro footballer prefers artificial pitch from LazyLawn
Nottingham Forest striker Marcus Tudgay says his new artificial lawn from LazyLawn is the best purchase he ever made, and enjoys playing football on it with his seven-year-old son.
Your bed style makes the room
When decorating a bedroom the obvious thing people often forget to take into consideration is the bed itself. It has such a huge impact on the room, and that’s not even taking into account what goes on in and around it.
Building your own home can be a cost effective option
Building your own house is a more affordable way to provide a family home Planning Minister Nick Boles told eager self-builders at Grand Designs Live.
Scotts exhibit new RHS Cosy Nook at Chelsea
A brand new RHS Garden Building will be unveiled at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (20 – 24 May 2014) by Scotts of Thrapston, manufacturer of high quality summerhouses (Stand WA12).
It’s now location, quality and value rated as top priorities for house buyers
For many years location was thought to be the deciding factor when it comes to buying a house.
8 DIY ‘little jobs’ left undone in the average home
A staggering 208 million ‘little jobs’ currently need attention in Britain’s homes, a study has found.
£7600 to make your home more energy efficient
Households carrying out energy efficiency improvements on their home can now get more money back to offset the cost of having the work done.
The rise of the eco-gardener
Unless you have been hiding in a cave - or perhaps a dirty greenhouse - you will not have failed to pick up on the worldwide concern about damage to our environment.