Home & Garden
Grand Designs Live returns to Birmingham
Returning for the fifth consecutive year to the Birmingham NEC, the award-winning Grand Designs Live Birmingham is back, showcasing inspirational design, self build, interiors and cutting-edge homewares from the 8th – 10th October 2010.
Not so secret gardens at Thoresby Hall Hotel
Can’t resist taking a peek at other people’s gardens? The National Garden Scheme encourages you to do just that, opening up gardens of all sizes to the public in aid of a number of charities.
Living the green dream with George Clarke
In recent years, climate change has been firmly placed at the top of the political agenda and we all know that we should be doing more when it comes to making the world a greener place. But how many of us have made real changes to our homes to help improve its energy efficiency and nudge it towards that all important ‘A’ rating?
TV interior designer gives her top tips
Homeowners who are struggling to sell their property are being invited to pick up expert style tips and make your home stand out from the crowd by meeting a top interior designer.
TV's Derek Taylor to open new show homes in Newport
Star of ITV’s 60 Minute Makeover and professional designer, Derek Taylor, is to officially open the showhomes at Taylor Wimpey’s Lysaght Village development in Newport this weekend.
See Matthew Biggs at the RHS Show Tatton Park
Radio personality Matthew Biggs will chair the Talks Tent panel for the first time at the RHS Show Tatton Park (21-25 July 2010).
Crimestoppers! Hartlepool tops burglary reduction figures
Hartlepool has seen the biggest reduction in burglaries across England and Wales since 2002, according to research by Yorkshire Bank Home Insurance.
Gardening 'makes children happy'
Multi award-winning garden designer Adam Frost has welcomed a Royal Horticultural Society study that suggests gardening makes children feel happy and teaches them valuable new skills.
Inspired interiors in Wembley
The design team behind the stylish interiors at two new show apartments, launching on 1st July at St. Modwen’s Central Apartments in Wembley, were so inspired by the highly contemporary kitchen units used in the properties that they created the entire design scheme of each apartment around them.
Brits stuck in a gardening rut
New research released today by leading woodcare manufacturer, Ronseal*, reveals we’re shamefully un-cool when it comes to our gardens, with a staggering lack of investment in our outdoor areas and past-it features dominating the landscape.
The cost of owning and running a home falls 6%
The cost of owning and running a home in the UK has declined by 6% over the past two years, according to new research by Halifax.
Shakespeare's allotment on display at Hampton Court
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is to recreate ‘Shakespeare’s Allotment’ at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The Flower Show, which takes place from 6 – 11 July, is the world’s largest annual flower show and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Celebrate summer produce at RHS gardens
As gardeners enjoy the time of year for abundant summer fruit and salad crops, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is holding a weekend dedicated to the celebration of summer produce on 3 and 4 July at all of its four gardens (Saturday only at Hyde Hall and Sunday only at Rosemoor).
Secure your garden shed before going away this summer
Packing the suitcase, shopping for sunscreen and organising the cattery - it's easy to forget that your home also needs a bit of attention before you head off on your holidays.
Home gardens worth £825
Lawnmowers and strimmers, sheds and greenhouses and patio furniture topped the league of most expensive items in the UK's gardens, according to a study by confused.com.