Home & Garden
Professional electrical installation is paramount
Builder Guide backs the findings from a recently published study by the Electrical Safety Council and emphasises professional electrical installation is of paramount importance.
Pure white quartz worktop from Okite
Offering timeless elegance combined with maximum durability, the new Bianco Assuluto pure white quartz worktop from leading Italian manufacturer Okite will make a lasting impression in any kitchen setting.
Get fit for gardening
With the thrill of the Olympics now over and the end of the summer fast approaching, many people will be thinking of finally getting all those gardening jobs done that they’ve been neglecting.
Feel the funky Flow with Vorwerk Carpets
Retro style combines with cutting-edge design to create Flow, a shaggy carpet from Vorwerk that will generate a cosy interior this autumn.
Homeowners are happier than renters says national survey
The arrival of some much needed sunshine across the region will doubtlessly lift spirits, but if you’re a homeowner you’re already happier than if you were renting, according a recent national survey.
Improving instead of moving - but not insuring
Brits may be upgrading their homes with extensions and loft conversions aplenty, but are failing to update their insurance, according to MoneySupermarket.
Brits hit by unexpected home moving costs
Almost three million people who recently moved home were ‘surprised' by the cost of moving; and over one million of the home-movers admitted they encountered ‘unexpected' costs for which they hadn't budgeted, according to research by the Money Advice Service.
Top five house hunting tips
Despite all the media doom and gloom about the property market, 2012 is a great time to step onto the property ladder; with houses being more affordable than ever and an abundance of properties to choose from – it really is a buyers’ market.
Moving house to secure school catchment place for 2013
The schools may have only just broken up for summer – but now is the time to start thinking about a move in time for the September 2013 intake.
Show-stopping designer garden ticks all the boxes for Monica!
While all eyes may have been on Hampton Court and Tatton Park flower shows recently – one lucky local flora fan is about to enjoy a designer garden of her own.
How to become acquainted with a new area when moving
Getting the home of your dreams may seem a tall order - but when it comes to location, getting better acquainted with your new area is a must.
Make your second home beautifully organised
The trend for second homes in the UK is growing; according to data from PrimeLocation.com, there were 246,494 in 2011.
Don’t let the rain spoil your enjoyment of feeding your garden birds
This un-seasonally wet weather has posed all sorts of problems regarding feeding garden birds, and this article will highlight some of the challenges when it rains – and some of the solutions to feeding your garden birds successfully during wet times.
Come rain or shine, it's time to BBQ
After the wettest June on record, mother nature has a knack of putting things to right. Witness this short, but hopefully longer, window of summer! So waste no time, and get out the barbecue.
Homeowners choose to improve not move
A new survey from Nationwide Building Society reveals around half (47%) of homeowners are choosing to make home improvements within the next year, compared to just 8% of people who are planning to move.