Home & Garden
Tips on spring-cleaning your home for a seasonal sale
The days are gradually lengthening and the first bulbs are beginning to make a tentative appearance in the garden – which can only mean that spring is finally on its way.
New smartphone app offers clearer thinking for homeowners
Saint-Gobain Glass (SGG) has utilised the latest technology to help homeowners understand the importance of fitting the correct glass in their new windows.
Why your conservatory could be leaving you out in the cold
With the UK still in the grip of a housing market slump and the cold snap biting hard, it seems that homeowners are increasingly looking to transform their homes into cosy and inviting places that they can relax in.
Parker and Farr launches the new English Collection
Luxury furniture manufacturer Parker and Farr has launched a brand new collection inspired by our British heritage and elegance.
Now’s the time to buy a brand new home - before house prices soar!
With Linden Homes celebrating a successful start to 2013, the award-winning developer says now is the perfect time to invest in bricks and mortar.
Are we on the road to recovery?
John Elliott, Managing Director or Millwood Designer Homes, looks at the possible green shoots of recovery that could indicate that the property market may now be over the worst.
Simple tricks that can help your house maintain its heat
After a freezing Christmas and an extremely cold and windy start to the New Year, homeowners have finally started to learn from their heating mistakes.
Good broadband a factor for nearly a third when choosing a home
Access to a good broadband signal is an important factor when choosing to buy a home, according to research from Halifax.
Masterchefs or kitchen hoarders?
Fancy kitchen gadgets may well be in vogue, but millions of these costly items are simply gathering dust.
Build Assure warranty approved by HBOS
Build Assure has announced the recent addition of major banking player HBOS to the list of lenders that have already approved its New Homes warranty insurance.
Ignore thy neighbour - one in three don’t get on with next door
One in three Brits don’t get on with their neighbours, research has revealed. A detailed study into the state of the nation’s community spirit found millions of us have an uneasy truce with those who live nearest.
Britain’s to-do list - Our stocked-up household chores
The average busy Brit currently has 12 jobs which need doing around the house, new research revealed.
The sea, shopping and the local pub - the perfect home?
The perfect property is two miles from a supermarket, ten miles from the coast and within walking distance of a pub where the landlord knows your name, research has revealed. It would also have good neighbours on both sides, be close to the countryside and a newsagent and contain at least two televisions.
Downsizing made easy with Senior Moves
For many older people moving house and downsizing can be stressful, overwhelming and emotional, but with Senior Moves it is a breeze.
Homeowners urged to take advantage of Green Deal scheme
Manchester based energy efficiency company Green Deal Solutions is urging homeowners to take advantage of the recently announced funding allocated to kick start the government’s Green Deal scheme.