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The over 50s are putting younger Britons to shame when it comes to preparing their homes for winter according to a new survey from Saga Home Insurance.
Beware the 12 risks of Christmas
NFU Mutual is urging homeowners to stay safe and check their insurance cover this festive season, by highlighting twelve risks of Christmas and launching a festive version of its online contents calculator.
Light tones and easy living with Kährs Sand Collection
Reflecting the trend for light toned flooring, forecast for spring/summer 2011, Kährs Sand Collection includes seven stunning wood floors in a range of different designs. Crafted in Sweden from sustainable European Oak and Ash, the Collection includes one-strip plank, two-strip and three-strip designs, in a variety of lively and even timber grades.
Kitchen planning - essential tips
Founder and head designer of Barnes of Ashburton Ltd, Patrick Gunning, offers key tips for planning your dream kitchen.
Surestop water switch makes controlling mains water easy
According to figures provided by the Association of Insurance Brokers (AIB) the cost of dealing with burst pipes and water leaks in the UK has doubled from £46 million in 2006 to £93 million in 2008. Escape of water now costs insurance companies more than claims for burglary. It is now the biggest risk facing insurers and the cost of dealing with an average claim is now in excess of £2000.
Give your home a winter MOT
Many parts of the UK are expecting some severe weather in the coming days, particularly Scotland, north east England and Wales, so Halifax Home Insurance is advising homeowners to winter-proof their homes to minimise damage to their property.
Advice for winter weather at home and in the car
As snow and ice falls on parts of Britain with more forecast, insurer MORE TH>N is offering the following advice on surviving the cold.
Protect your pipes as cold weather heads our way
With the plummeting temperatures this week, AXA is warning people to make sure they take precautions to avoid burst pipes.
Don't let the frost bite your home this winter
The cold weather and festive season can give homeowners enough trouble, without having to worry about problems with heating, plumbing, electrics or security. Luckily, peace of mind can be found with a Home Response 24 policy from Direct Line, which provides a 24/7 service for emergencies in the home, whether the boiler packs up, the lights go out, or the pipes freeze.
Beat the ‘flood from within’ this winter
esure home insurance is urging homeowners to take a simple precaution if they go away from home during a cold snap to prevent major burst pipe incidents that can cause over £60,000 of damage per claim.
How to avoid burst pipe misery this winter
M&S Money is urging householders to take steps to prevent burst pipes this winter to avoid a repeat of the damage caused when low temperatures hit much of the UK last year.
How to avoid costly winter damage to your property
According to industry figures, 60,200 household insurance claims were made during the winter season last year, costing insurers £194 million in pay outs.
Homeowners warned to protect their properties
With gales of over 45mph predicted across much of the UK on Thursday and Friday, Aviva is advising homeowners to take basic precautions to protect themselves and their property.
‘Del Boy’ bar tops poll of home design crimes
Design fads of previous decades still haunt the homes of the UK, and what was once considered the height of good taste now strikes a sour note among many of today’s homebuyers, according to new research from Post Office Mortgages.
Brits risking their lives by using dodgy tradesmen
Hundreds of thousands of people could be at huge risk of serious injury or even death because they are using unregistered and untrained cowboys to do their gas work.