Home & Garden
Advice for winter weather at home and in the car
As snow and ice falls on parts of Britain with more forecast, insurer MORE TH>N is offering the following advice on surviving the cold.
Protect your pipes as cold weather heads our way
With the plummeting temperatures this week, AXA is warning people to make sure they take precautions to avoid burst pipes.
Don't let the frost bite your home this winter
The cold weather and festive season can give homeowners enough trouble, without having to worry about problems with heating, plumbing, electrics or security. Luckily, peace of mind can be found with a Home Response 24 policy from Direct Line, which provides a 24/7 service for emergencies in the home, whether the boiler packs up, the lights go out, or the pipes freeze.
Design inspiration for Burton house hunters
If you’re toying with the idea of buying a new home but need a touch of interior inspiration to help make up your mind, then visit the brand new show home at Regency Square, Taylor Wimpey Midlands’ development in Burton on Trent.
Celebrity makeover for show property in Colchester
60 Minute Makeover star Derek Taylor works his magic on the brand new showhome at Taylor Wimpey’s The Boulevard II, Tamarinds, development of houses for sale in Colchester.
Cold weather sparks thatch fire warning
As temperatures drop and people turn to the warmth of a real fire and electric blankets to stave off winter chills, the UK's leading rural insurer NFU Mutual is urging the owners of thatched properties to ensure they carry-out essential checks to prevent the risk of a fire destroying their home.
Flush Tracker – ever wondered where yours goes?
Today is World Toilet Day! flushtracker.com has been launched by the World Toilet Organization, supported by Domestos, to help raise awareness of the day. Tap in your location and Flush Tracker will show you exactly what happens to your flush once it disappears down the toilet: track its exact position, speed and distance travelled as it navigates the length of Britain’s sewage system.
Beat the ‘flood from within’ this winter
esure home insurance is urging homeowners to take a simple precaution if they go away from home during a cold snap to prevent major burst pipe incidents that can cause over £60,000 of damage per claim.
How to avoid burst pipe misery this winter
M&S Money is urging householders to take steps to prevent burst pipes this winter to avoid a repeat of the damage caused when low temperatures hit much of the UK last year.
How to avoid costly winter damage to your property
According to industry figures, 60,200 household insurance claims were made during the winter season last year, costing insurers £194 million in pay outs.
Homeowners warned to protect their properties
With gales of over 45mph predicted across much of the UK on Thursday and Friday, Aviva is advising homeowners to take basic precautions to protect themselves and their property.
Householders urged to prepare for storm season
As we approach the stormiest months of the year, M&S Money is urging householders to make sure they have sufficient home insurance cover to provide financial assistance in the event of storm damage.
‘Del Boy’ bar tops poll of home design crimes
Design fads of previous decades still haunt the homes of the UK, and what was once considered the height of good taste now strikes a sour note among many of today’s homebuyers, according to new research from Post Office Mortgages.
Make sure your Bonfire Night doesn’t go up in flames
With Bonfire Night nearly upon us, The Co-operative Insurance offers its top tips to ensure that Guy Fawkes celebrations do not go up in smoke.
A retro must-have for lovers of popcorn!
C. Cretors and Company, the leading designer and manufacturer of food processing and concession equipment for 125 years, has introduced the Cretors Anniversary Machine, a limited edition recreation of an antique popcorn popper that celebrates the company's recent 125th anniversary.