Home & Garden
Don’t get your fingers burnt this Bonfire Night
British traditions such as Bonfire Night can sometimes end in tragedy in the home according to research from Churchill home insurance.
Top tips for protecting your property
As the winter nights draw in, the UK's leading rural insurer NFU Mutual is advising homeowners to check they have the best level of protection, as vandalism and malicious damage claims typically increase at this time of year.
Samsung Eco Bubble washing machine
Samsung has announced the launch of its new flagship front-loading washing machine, the Eco Bubble. Strategically inaugurated during Europe's biggest consumer electronics fair, IFA 2010, the innovative Eco Bubble washer is part of the portfolio of brand new products and services being exhibited at the show.
Spooked Brits spend £138k a night sleeping with the light on
One in nine British adults still sleep with the light on because they are scared of the dark, research from leading energy company E.ON has revealed, suggesting that together these 1.9 million homes could spend £138,000 on Halloween alone by keeping a light on.
Exclusive handmade beds at Furniture Village
Furniture Village is very proud to announce its exclusive partnership with The Handmade Company, the leader in luxury high quality, handmade beds.
Over five million households have no home insurance
Over a fifth (5.41 million) of households in the UK have no insurance protections in place, according to research by The Co-operative Insurance and housing and homelessness charity Shelter.
A gardener's work is never done
As many of us start to prepare our gardens for the dormant winter months, one gardener and his team are gearing up for their busiest time of the year!
Leekes in Bilston supports Breast Cancer Care
Tea lovers in and around Bilston and Moxley are being urged to raise a cuppa to help beat cancer as a local home and furniture retailer hosts a ‘drink pink’ event this Friday, 29th October.
Investors turn to art and antiques
Art and antiques prices continue to rise, as more buyers turn to the market as an alternative investment, says the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Art and Antiques Survey.
Tips for homeowners as clocks go back
As the clocks go back on Sunday October 31st, the cover of darkness can prove all too tempting for the opportunist thief. Halifax Home Insurance recommends homeowners take steps to make life more difficult for the would-be burglar.
ATAG has the perfect fit with new built-in refrigeration
ATAG, the premium Dutch appliance brand, has an extensive range of beautiful built-in refrigeration models to create a sleek, sophisticated and individual kitchen.
Brits risking their lives by using dodgy tradesmen
Hundreds of thousands of people could be at huge risk of serious injury or even death because they are using unregistered and untrained cowboys to do their gas work.
Add a touch of period drama with Crown
Crown has launched the newest addition to the Period Colours collection: Traditional Mid Sheen. Classic and graceful, Traditional Mid Sheen is the perfect range to give your home an authentic and grown up new look, as the colours lend a sense of heritage to every wall they grace.
New look for Bilston home store
Bosses of the family-run Leekes home store have ploughed in excess of £3m into the refurbishment of the former Cole’s of Bilston store on Great Bridge Road.
DIY disasters cost Brits £235m
House-proud Brits spent £235million putting right DIY disasters in the last year, according to new research from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks. The Banks found that 1 in 10 ‘DIYers' had paid out up to £500 to fix their own DIY.