Home & Garden
Surrey is the country's top home office hotspot
A new analysis of home enterprise places the district of Surrey as the primary 'hotspot' for home offices amongst the 174 Principal Authority areas in England & Wales. Smart Growth Analytics' findings demonstrate the economic importance of home offices in regional economies across the country.
British homes at risk of falling into disrepair
Austerity measures are causing many home owners to risk letting their homes fall into disrepair, according to research from the AA's Home Emergency Response Service.
Top 5 tips for choosing the right bed this National Bed Month
March is National Bed Month – an entire month dedicated to celebrating the most important piece of furniture in the home.
Miller Homes helps to conserve garden wildlife
For the last decade, between 14th and 21st February, National Nest Box Week has been an annual event, encouraging the nation to provide nest boxes for its garden birds.
How does technology affect our sleep?
There are many advantages of current technology, such as keeping in touch, working on the move and even being able to shop and date online, but some scientists are considering what implications this technology has on lives.
Go digital with Gainsborough Showers
Online shower superstars Gainsborough has launched two digital showers. Featuring one-touch, start/stop controls, perfect thermostatic temperatures and compatibility with virtually all types of home plumbing systems, Gainsborough Digital Showers are ideal for everyone – and nearly every bathroom.
Endsleigh Insurance offers advice to avoid burst pipes
The current cold weather has led to problems for landlords with unoccupied vacant properties. As the thaw sets in Endsleigh Insurance is advising landlords to take precautions against water damage caused by leaking pipes and frost damaged water tanks.
Spring clean your home for a seasonal sale
There still may be a distinct nip in the air, but the emergence of Spring bulbs means a change of season isn’t too far away.
Handmade lamps from recycled material
Our world is flooded with industrial materials, waiting for a chance to be upcycled and repurposed to become a lot more than what we know of them.
Northcroft Fabrics offers a taste of design
Leading specialist in the design and production of fine fabrics for interior decoration, Berkshire based Northcroft Fabrics, is delighted to once again be taking part in Taste of Design, the interior designer targeted roadshows taking place this May.
The best of British - Rawlins George flies the flag
2012 is undoubtedly a year for feeling patriotic. The Queen's Jubilee and the Olympics encourage us to enjoy, embrace and be proud of everything British this year.
Impressive stone baths and basins
The Mandarin Stone Bathware Collection has been considerably extended. Uniquely designed stone basins together with impressive stone baths make the ultimate statement in the bathroom.
Super slim TV wall mounts from Sanus
Sanus is introducing two new Super Slim TV wall mounts to enable customers to mount flat panel TVs upto 84" in size just 31mm from the wall.
How to keep warm at home as the cold spell continues
With predictions of snow and frost set to continue over the next few weeks across the UK, it is important to keep the heat in and the cold out.
Protect your pipes in half-term break
With the icy blast continuing to sweep across Britain, Aviva is advising homeowners to carry out some simple home checks to prevent freezing and burst pipes drenching their homes.