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Two thirds say their home isn’t as clean as they’d like

Two thirds say their home isn’t as clean as they’d like

Millions of Brits reckon their home is a ‘pigsty’, solely because they are just too busy to clean, a study has revealed.

Braving the winter chill could make you a savvy mover

While spring is traditionally seen as a peak time for moving house – savvy sellers and buyers are realising the potential benefits of taking action during the winter months.

Start the New Year with a new home and reap the benefits

Start the New Year with a new home and reap the benefits

When it comes to moving home or buying a first house - many buyers are faced with the dilemma of old versus new.

Home Sweet Home - a snuggly sofa tops the list of housing must-haves

Home Sweet Home - a snuggly sofa tops the list of housing must-haves

A comfy sofa, good neighbours and a large bed are three key ingredients for a happy home, it has been revealed.

Give your house the latest looks

Give your house the latest looks

With the festive period over, it’s time to look ahead to 2013 and banish those January blues by updating your home with the latest looks in interior design.

Homeowners’ concerns drive popularity in building work warranties

The Federation of Master Builders subsidiary Build Assure has seen a significant increase in the number of domestic building warranties being taken out by homeowners looking to protect their home improvement investments.

Bird nest boxes for your garden birds

Bird nest boxes for your garden birds

Nest boxes are good substitutes for holes found in old trees. Nowadays, in many gardens, there may be plenty of food for small birds but nowhere for hole-nesting birds to nest.

Top tips for keeping your home warm this winter

With the cold snap well and truly biting, for some homeowners the frosty winter weather can be a real concern.

Start the New Year with a new home - and reap the benefits

Start the New Year with a new home - and reap the benefits

When it comes to moving home or buying a first house - many buyers are faced with the dilemma of old versus new.

Combining and cladding natural materials is new surface trend

Combining and cladding natural materials is new surface trend

This autumn/winter, there are two strong emerging trends for surfaces. Natural, authentic materials are still proving popular in all styles of interior but we’re using them in completely new ways, to create a tactile cocoon.

How to avoid Britain's fake art

A recent episode of the BBC documentary 'Fake Britain'- highlighted a sophisticated scam involving fake Banksy prints. Art dealer and gallery, artrepublic, offers advice to help consumers avoid fakes when purchasing collectible art.

Shoppers upgrade their homewares to impress this Christmas

Shoppers upgrade their homewares to impress this Christmas

Retailer Debenhams has seen shoppers rushing in to buy fine china and cutlery sets in order to gain one-upmanship over their Christmas guests.

Harrison Murray - estate agents on a mission to get you moving!

While many companies have a mission statement that over-promises and under- delivers, estate agents Harrison Murray are proud of their ‘sell within a month’ commitment.

Perfect property for home working

Perfect property for home working

With more people now working from home, Abbotts Walk in Winchester has plenty to offer those who want to improve their work/life balance.

Create a 'white winter wonderland' in your home

Create a 'white winter wonderland' in your home

When frost glistens in the winter sunshine and our countryside adorns a wonderful white blanket of soft snow with the smooth lines of snowdrifts, we're often inspired to bring this winter wonderland into our homes.