Home & Garden
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.
Beko white glass built-in oven and hob
Get the heat on in your kitchen with the arrival of the new white built-in oven and hob from Beko.
How to look after your garden furniture
Making the most of your outdoor space is key to enjoying life alfresco and thanks to leading garden furniture supplier, Alexander Rose, we can now ensure our garden furniture is kept in tip top condition for many years to come.
Green-fingered thievery in full bloom
Our gardens are often a sanctuary of colour and calm, and the result of sweat, toil and no small expense.
Wood flooring with high gloss and vintage finishes
Kahrs has introduced a wide range of new designer finishes throughout its wood flooring ranges. The new on-trend designs feature a variety of lacquer and oil finishes, used alongside striking coloured stains and textural finishing treatments.
A determined market
With the property market fighting on, schemes like Funding for Lending, NewBuy and FirstBuy have all been introduced to lend a helping hand and boost the market.
Nearly half of home owners buy near ‘mum and dad'
Despite common perceptions that children typically leave home to spread their wings to new and exciting destinations, research by Nationwide Building Society suggests almost half of homeowners in the UK, simply move down the road.
Regency style beds from Vi-Spring
British bespoke bed-maker and craftsman of the finest handmade beds, Vi-Spring, has introduced a new fabric, Meridian Birch, to its collection of natural cotton coverings.
Kitchen remains the heart of the home
A welcoming kitchen is one of the major attractions for potential homebuyers – whether it is the family focal point or a singleton’s stylish space.
Store and order - Caple's WF1544 freestanding wine cabinet
The single zone freestanding WF1544 wine cabinet, from leading appliance specialist Caple, holds an impressive 155 Bordeaux-style wine bottles behind a stainless steel-framed glass door, making it the perfect choice for wine lovers and a stylish finishing touch in the kitchen.