Home & Garden
Create the ideal nursery with Dunelm Mill
Every little girl and boy spends at least 50% to 80% of their average night dreaming, so it is important to create the perfect magical haven for them to drift off in. Help fire their imagination with soft shades and mythical creatures to encourage the perfect night’s sleep.
Bringing a riot of colour to bed time
ALSO Home has launched a new range of colourful bedlinen and accessories. Each piece is lovingly hand-made using 100 per cent cotton, exceptionally soft and kind to young skin. Perfect for both boys and girls and suitable all year round, the new collection of fun and funky designs adds splashes of colour to brighten rooms for children of all ages.
Take a walk on the wild side at RHS gardens
To coincide with International Biodiversity Day on 22 May 2010, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is launching summer wildlife trails at each of its gardens to encourage the public to get out there identifying, monitoring, conserving and celebrating the astonishing variety of living things in our gardens.
Outdoor lighting for you home
GlacialTech has launched a low-power, Light Emitting Diode (LED) series - the GlacialLight GL-SD07 - for spotlights and floodlights.
British men to create luxury bolt-holes to watch World Cup
New research from Halifax Home Insurance reveals the growing phenomenon of the bloke's retreat - with nearly a million men creating a 'den' in their homes before kick off in South Africa this summer.
Dodgy DIY improvements damage house values
The recession has driven many UK homeowners to take on complex home improvements themselves, in a bid to increase the value of their home.
Londoners bitten by springtime spending bug
Election uncertainty and talk of a double dip in the economy has done nothing to suppress the optimism of London home owners.
Denise Van Outen discovers her green fingers
Spring has sprung and the weather is finally good enough to get outside in the garden. But even if you don’t have a large outdoor space, there are ways for everyone in the family to become green fingered.
Jenny Powell’s top tips for summer garden happiness
Summer is well on its way. But is your garden prepared for the season ahead? After a long cold winter many of us will have neglected our patio and decking and chances are it won’t be ready for those many barbeques and summer parties. So how do you turn a sorry state into a paradise which you won’t be embarrassed to invite your guests to?
The Easy Guide to Choosing Compost
The HTA, in conjunction with the RHS, has just launched a new title The Easy Guide to Choosing Compost to its Easy Guide series.
The Nest Table by Limahl Asmall from Urban Cape
Make an impact with The Nest Table by Award winning designer Limahl Asmal, available exclusively from Urban Cape furniture distributor.
Give your outside space a DIY spring clean
With two May bank holidays just around the corner, budding DIY enthusiasts will be dusting off their drills, sharpening up their saws and honing their hammering skills, ready for their annual foray in to the world of home improvement.
Britains cooking with gas this summer
The gas BBQ is this summer’s clear favourite for garden feasts - visits have leapt 902% in a month on Twenga, the new-generation shopping search engine. The classic charcoal barbecue remains popular however, with searches up 615%.
DIY corner cutting can prove costly, warns M&S Money
Almost two-thirds (64%) of British adults are more likely to do jobs themselves rather than employing a skilled tradesman, according to research for M&S Money.
Home insurance can be invalidated if tradesmen are not insured
Up to £590 million of damage is caused to homes in Britain each year by tradesmen, according to new research rom Sainsbury's Home Insurance.