Home & Garden
Protect your property as the dark nights draw in
With British summer time drawing to an end and the nights closing in, now is the perfect time to start thinking about protecting your property.
Consumers in the dark about benefits of wood windows
Only a quarter (27%) of people understand that wooden window frames are better for the environment than uPVC frames, according to research undertaken by Westbury Windows & Joinery.
Brabantia announces 2012 'Design Your Bin' winners
Leading housewares brand Brabantia, world renowned for bringing stylish design to all aspects of kitchen and homeware, is delighted to announce two ‘Design Your Bin’ competition winners who have created new designs for its 2013 Retro Bin range.
House-hunting - A quiet street and ample parking top list of property priorities
Peace and quiet is top of the list for Brits when it comes to finding a new home, research has revealed.
Saga launches ground-breaking conveyancing service
Saga is this week launching a ground-breaking new conveyancing service in response to customer feedback about the dissatisfaction they have experienced when using solicitors in the past.
UK homeowners lose thousands of pounds by selling their home
Confused.com is warning customers to be wary of selling their homes through quick-sale companies.
Downsizing driving the homemover market
Just over half (51 per cent) of potential homemovers are looking to ‘downsize' within the next three years, compared to just a fifth (22 per cent) looking to trade up to a larger property, according to the latest research from Lloyds TSB.
Piping hot water all the time
Householders in the UK are about to be given the chance to change forever the way they heat water in their homes with the introduction of new thermodynamic panels, the most innovative and efficient system ever to come on the market.
Home improvements worth £1,280 carried out by mum and dad
Vital home improvement know-how is being lost through the generations as grown-up children still turn to mum and dad to help them with their DIY and home improvements, according to research.
Two years and £5000 to make house a home
Turning a new house into a home takes nearly two years – and £5,000 worth of improvements, new research has revealed.
DIY savvy Brits can save up to £4k per year
If the thought of fixing a wobbly patio or levelling an uneven floor leaves you in a cold sweat then you’re not alone.
Good broadband now essential for house hunters
A good broadband connection now tops off-street parking and access to local amenities as one of the vital deciding factors for people buying a new house, according to a study of British homebuyers.
Don’t hibernate this autumn - it’s a perfect time go house hunting
There's no escaping the fact that the nights are gradually drawing in and autumn is just around the corner.
10 ways to prepare your home for selling
Thousands of people sell their homes every year. Some decide to upgrade to a bigger house, others chose to downgrade and spend the money they’ve made on travelling or grandchildren.
Flux launches finance scheme for LEDs for the home
FLUX, a leading brand of energy efficient lighting solutions in the UK, has announced the launch of its new, luxury domestic LED product range and unique Switch & Save financing scheme; offering a quality, money-saving lighting solution without the high-cost barriers.