Home & Garden

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.

More than a quarter of Brits keep a weapon in their home

More than a quarter of Brits have a weapon in their home to use on intruders, a study by Swinton has revealed.

Make more of a small bathroom

Bathrooms exist primarily for function and often they are one of the smallest rooms in the house. But that doesn’t mean they have to feel cramped. You can make the smallest of bathrooms an enjoyable space to be in – it just takes a little imagination to most effectively use the space that you have.

Demand for private residential panic rooms escalates

Since launch mid-2011, the Panic Room Company has been busy in discussion with the commercial and leisure shipping industries, international embassies in volatile cities and diamond dealers in South Africa, but one market that’s rapidly emerging closer to home is private property in the UK.