Home & Garden
How to make your home irresistible to a buyer
In a challenging economic climate, selling your home can be tough. Selling your home at the price you want to get for it can be tougher still. So put yourself in the best possible position by taking action and increasing your home's buyer appeal.
Get creative with your garden
If you’re not a very experienced gardener, the thought of getting your outdoor space whipped into shape may be a little daunting, especially if, like the majority of us, your finances are a bit stretched.
Brabantia launches Design Your Bin competition
Leading housewares brand Brabantia, world renowned for bringing stylish design to all aspects of kitchen and homeware, has launched a competition to find an aspiring designer to create a new design for its 2013 Retro Bin range.
Interior choices from Miller Homes
A brand new home is more than just bricks and mortar and, for many buyers, choosing their very own personal specification and creating the interior of their dream property is just as exciting as finding a new home in a great location.
Country Living launches first-ever sofa range
Country Living, UK's premier lifestyle magazine, has for the first time used its creative expertise to design an exclusive sofa collection for DFS, the UK's biggest sofa retailer.
Beachside bedroom - summer lovin'
Summer is fast approaching - the hazy days filled with alfresco fun, and hot summer nights dreaming of our holidays. Create that beachside feel in a bedroom without breaking the bank with Rhinofloor.
The ultimate in luxury and style
If you want to inject a little bit of luxury and style into your bedroom, then look no further than the divinely upholstered and uniquely styled Zinc bedstead, available exclusively from Dreams.
Interior design’s a walk in the park with Bellway Homes
Bellway Homes has kicked-off the spring season with the unveiling of two stylish new showhomes, the Rosebery and the Bannerman, at the company’s West Lothian development – Hanlin Park.
Ellis makes a striking statement with Dominica American Walnut
Leading manufacturer Ellis Furniture has enhanced the striking American Walnut finish in the popular Dominica bathroom furniture collection with a contemporary new door profile, hitting the mark with on-trend styling.
Protect your garden treasures this summer
With long weekends and Bank Holidays galore over the next few months, garden enthusiasts will be looking forward to spending more time outdoors getting ready for the summer.
Annual surge in accidental damage claims as DIY season starts
The number of home insurance claims for accidental damage in the first half of the year is expected to peak in March for the third successive year as the DIY season gets underway.
Over half of Brits failing to get enough sleep
Whether it’s curling up after a long day at work, snuggling under the duvet on a cold winter’s evening or sleeping in on a lazy Sunday morning, our beds should be a haven of rest and relaxation.
DIY fanatics warned as home improvement return on investment falls
With more than half of UK householders planning DIY projects over the forthcoming Bank Holidays, a new survey by HSBC has revealed that the potential increase in property value as a result of home improvements has dipped in the past year.
Bedroom design trends in 2012
Another year is well underway, and as the colour that comes with every spring begins to appear, it might well be time to inject a little life into your own home. Where better place to start that in your bedroom?
Increasing property appeal in a tough market
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is advising sellers on practical ways to maximise interest in their property, as wider economic constraints continue to impact on activity in the UK housing market.