Home & Garden
Homeowners spending more on home improvements
More home-owners than ever are choosing a lick of paint and new wallpaper to improve their home, according to research from the Halifax.
Footie fans to watch World Cup from the comfort of their sofa
World Cup fever is set to sweep the nation's living rooms this summer, with 93 per cent of World Cup watchers planning to catch some, or all of the action from the comfort of their armchairs - according to the Post Office World Cup Spending Report.
First time buyers aim for grand designs
First time buyers spend around £3,782 each on kitting out their new home - the equivalent to three per cent of the average national house price - according to new research from Santander Mortgages.
Gardens make us happy and healthy
Research from blood-pressure-monitoring.org has revealed that spending time in the garden can contribute to making us feel healthier, comfortable and relaxed, and that even looking at nature can result in a fall in blood pressure within five minutes, and can lower stress hormones.
Watch your windows in the World Cup
With the England footballers just days away from action, homeowners are being warned to watch out for wannabe Wayne Rooneys in their own back yard.
Don't get curried away this World Cup
Nearly one in four (22 per cent) households have seen food or drink spilt by friends or family while watching a sporting event, according to a new report. Supporting football has contributed to half of these stains, leaving home furnishings dangerously at risk as we approach the football World Cup.
Get blinging for Shelter during the 2010 World Cup
Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity, are calling on people to show their virtual support for their national team during the 2010 World Cup using their unique houseblinging site.
Style inspiration for house hunters in Stourbridge
House hunters in Stourbridge in search of some style inspiration should visit the new Wells show home at The Spires, the award winning development by Bryant Homes.
Britain's got average
Our political and economic lives may be uncertain, but when it comes to home life it's good to know that some things are as traditional as they ever were.
Lack of green leaves Brits feeling blue
A quarter of Brits could be putting their wellbeing at risk by failing to spend enough time in the “right kind” of outdoor space or garden, according to a review of research by leading woodcare manufacturer, Ronseal, and prominent psychologist, Professor Geoff Beattie.
How to look after your heating system during the summer
As the weather improves and we start looking forward to balmy evenings in the garden and summer holidays, the winter cold and our central heating couldn't be further from our thoughts. Baxi has some tips to make sure your boiler will be ready for action when our all too brief summer gives way to shorter days and chilly evenings.
The cool way to cut CO2 - Smart fridges trial starts in UK
A domestic fridge freezer that automatically switches on and off to save carbon could be set to make massive cuts in the UK’s CO2 emissions as Europe’s first residential trial of the technology starts.
Character home is a garden lover’s paradise
As the weather seems to be taking a turn for the better, many of us will want to lap up the early summer sun in our garden. But imagine having four gardens to choose from – each with their own style, design and beauty.
Grenada wins 8th Gold Medal at Chelsea Flower Show
Grenada’s pavilion at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010 has won a coveted Gold Medal, the eighth to be awarded to the Caribbean island’s pavilion since 1998.
Home really is where the heart is
We may be living in an ever more mobile society but when it comes to settling down Brits still don't appear to be ‘falling far from the tree'. New research for Santander Mortgages has found that a third of British adults (31%) now live in the town where they grew up, and nearly two thirds (63%) still live within 50 miles of their childhood home.