Home & Garden
British garages more likely to contain a load of junk than a car
Research carried out for car accessories retailer Halfords found almost two in three people (63%) have never kept the car in their garage.
Samsung’s RL38 rated the best fridge freezer in the UK
As of September 2010 the Samsung RL38 was rated the number one fridge freezer on test in the UK. It came out on top against 152 competitor models in tests conducted by consumer magazine Which?.
Overseas home owners fork out for unexpected costs
Forty per cent of overseas property owners admit they have needed to pay out extra on unexpected maintenance costs that they did not budget for, according to research from Post Office International Payments.
Drive to insulate homes before winter
Thousands of households across Scotland will be offered loft and cavity wall insulation to help lower fuel bills and prepare for winter.
Households not maintaining their home could be costly
Householders face big repair bills as they are not maintaining their homes, according to research from Churchill.
Fresh warning for social media users
Confused.com is warning people who use social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook that they could eventually face hikes in their home insurance premiums.
Furniture Village launch new beds in 'Kids Zone'
Visit Furniture Village’s new Kid’s Zone to find out how to create a stylish and stimulating environment for your children; a space where they can work, rest and play in ultimate comfort. The versatile new beds combined with eye-catching accessories are now available from the Kid’s Zone at Furniture Village, opening up a whole world of fun for children.
Gardens of gold
Careless Brits are set to leave over £4 billion worth of garden goodies out in the cold and totally unprotected this winter, making easy pickings for thieves - according to new figures in the MORE TH>N Garden Theft study.
Retirees struggle to keep on top of house repairs
More than a third (34%) of Britons over 50 say their house is in need of repair and over one in seven (15%) cannot afford to fix it according to research from Saga Personal Finance.
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.
Panasonic Tough Tool IP - Intelligent Power Tool Evolution
Panasonic have launched a new Power Tool innovation, the “Tough Tool IP” technology. This step forward provides a new level of toughness in the form of resistance to dust and water.
Samsung Combined Fridge Freezer the 'must have' fridge
Samsung announced the availability of its latest Bottom Mounted Fridge Freezer (RL55/52), at IFA 2010 in Berlin. With the refrigerator now much more than just a white box to store food in, Samsung's new range of premium fridge freezers combine sophisticated style and advanced technology to create the latest “must have” appliance for the home.
Samsung’s revolutionary OmniPro microwave oven
Samsung announced its revolutionary OmniPro microwave oven will hit the shops later this month. The OmniPro features unique multi-sensor technology, including a new weight and humidity sensor which enables the oven to cook, plan and monitor the entire cooking process from start to finish.
There’s no place like gnome
They've been mocked for being tacky and dated - and were even banned by the Chelsea Flower Show - but in an age where designer garden furniture, gazebos and high-power gas barbecues are all the rage, garden gnomes are making a serious comeback; thanks in part to a new army of trendy young fans.
Brits borrowing more to invest in home improvements
Britons are continuing to invest heavily in their homes despite continued reports of challenging economic conditions, according to Sainsbury's Finance, which says homeowners are spending more on home improvements and investing more in their property.