Home & Garden
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.
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.