Home & Garden
Elderly warned of rogue doorstep traders
The Office of Fair Trading and Age UK have joined forces to warn people, particularly those in later life, the vulnerable and their friends and family, to be wary of rogue doorstep traders offering winter home improvement services.
Reclaim your space with GarageFurniture storage solutions
Either clogged up with clutter or jam-packed with junk, garages are frequently overlooked or can remain ignored and unloved, but now GarageFurniture has introduced a cost-effective and stylish solution for reclaiming your space and transforming this often neglected zone into a spacious and functional new room.
It pays to be fussy when choosing housemates
As the new University term kicks off and thousands of students across the country are about to move into new house shares, new research by Endsleigh, the number one student insurance provider, has revealed that it can pay to be fussy when choosing your fellow housemates.
Reclaim your space with GarageFurniture
Either clogged up with clutter or jam-packed with junk, garages are frequently overlooked or can remain ignored and unloved, but now GarageFurniture has introduced a cost-effective and stylish solution for reclaiming your space and transforming this often neglected zone into a spacious and functional new room.
Stylish interiors for South Wales home buyers
South Wales home buyers have been sharing what makes them tick when it comes to interior design.
Friends and family beat location and affordability
Being close to friends and family is the most important factor influencing where people live in the UK, according to new research from Santander Mortgages... unless you live in London.
'Living apart’ the new living together
The findings from Halifax Home Insurance highlight the rise of ‘live-apart-ners', with one in twenty long-term couples now residing in different homes - equivalent to a million relationships. This marks a 40 per cent rise over the last ten years as couples become more comfortable with living apart but staying together.
One Tonne Life – reducing household CO2 output by 85%
Volvo Car Corporation has entered into a partnership to test whether a typical family can cut their carbon footprint by more than 85% by switching to more sustainable housing, transport and energy solutions.
Check your chimney before winter
Britain's 60,000 thatched home owners are being warned today to double check their chimneys before they light their wood burners and open fires this winter.
Pick up a furniture bargain at The Hampdens yard sale
Ex-showhome furnishings are up for grabs during weekend clearance at Taylor Wimpey’s The Hampdens development of flats and houses in Norwich.
Bournemouth beach huts capture shades from sunrise to sundown
In one of the most colourful painting projects undertaken in the UK, Sadolin Superdec has been used to deliver inspirational shades capturing the essence of the colour spectrum from sunrise to sunset at 75 traditionally styled, wooden beach huts in Bournemouth.
Beaches, boats and barns - UK offices get creative
A recent survey of Orange small and medium business customers has revealed more business owners working from locations better suited to their lifestyle.
Search is on to find Britain’s best kept street
Do you think your street has what it takes to be crowned the best kept in Britain?
The rise of the 'Guppie'
With the sequel to the 1987 hit movie Wall Street set to hit our screens next week, it seems that ruthless stockbroker Gordon Gekko's famous mantra is back, but with a 21st Century twist. The Yuppies of Yesteryear are older, wiser, richer and GREENER, according to latest research.
Top tips to give your home the wow factor
Create the ‘wow’ factor in your home with top tips from Star of ITV’s 60 Minute Makeover and professional designer, Derek Taylor.