Home & Garden
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.
How to get the most out of your dishwasher
Although still seen by some as a bit of a luxury, dishwashers have become an increasingly common sight in the kitchens of UK houses.
Getting the best from your estate agent in 2013
If buying or selling is on the to-do list this year, January is the time when many people decide it is time to make the move before the spring rush.
Hate rising energy costs? Green Deal With It
The Green Deal goes live today, giving people the opportunity to transform their homes by paying for energy efficient home improvements with the savings on their energy bills.
Over 50s homes need a helping hand
The challenge of austerity and home repairs leaves many with a home headache. Around two and a half million over 50s say that their home is in need of repair, but they cannot afford to do the work, according to research for the Saga Equity Release Advice Service.
Underfloor heating provider launches new website
An underfloor heating provider has announced the re-launch of its new website this month, to coincide with its tenth anniversary of trading online.
UK Oak Doors to launch live Treatex Oil Calculator
Warwickshire based UK Oak Doors has announced its partnership with Treatex Hardwax Oils, and is launching a brand new oil coverage calculator to celebrate, making it even easier to judge how much oil is needed for a particular project.
How growing your own can help reduce household food waste
Industry experts predict that food prices are set to rise by 5% during 2013, putting even more pressure on families struggling to make ends meet. Yet reports out in the media say that as a nation, we are throwing away unprecedented amounts of food, with the average British family wasting £680 worth of food every year.
The ‘little jobs’ - 12 household chores queuing up for Brits
A staggering 316 million ‘little household jobs’ currently need attention in Britain’s homes, it has been revealed.
Spring clean and prepare for home sale rise
The cold snap may be well and truly biting, but with the industry anticipating a rise in house sales – now is the perfect time for sellers to spring-clean their home.