Privacy can be rare if your garden is overlooked by other houses. To prevent neighbours peeking into your garden or to just create your own private sanctuary of peace, Paul Parker, CEO of plants and perennials specialists J. Parker’s, shares his top tips for how to achieve privacy using plants.
Block sight lines
“An arbour, pergola or gazebo are all easy...
A dentist has issued a warning about five bedtime habits, including one that can damage the joints and muscles as well as the teeth.
According to Dr Gizem Seymenoglu, a GDC-registered dentist and medical aesthetician with Longevita Dental, bruxism — the grinding of the teeth and the clenching of the jaw — during nighttime can result in cracked teeth, temporomandibular joint problems...
Holidaymakers taking long-haul flights are being advised on the best ways to secure some shut-eye.
Sleep experts from WinstonsBeds.com have urged travellers to consider packing six essential sleep assisting items with them on their travels.
Bringing items from home, like a familiar blanket or eye mask, can actually help to bring a sense of calm and relaxation to any anxious...
New analysis by Protrade reveals that escalating floods and heatwaves driven by climate change could push annual property repair costs in the UK’s 20 most populous cities to over £144 million, by 2040.
As extreme weather becomes increasingly common, climate-related risks are no longer a distant threat; they’re a growing reality for homeowners, and the...
With extreme day trips becoming a significant trend amongst holidaymakers, experts are urging travellers not to overlook insurance, even for a one-day getaway.
Travel insurance experts at Tiger.co.uk say the risks of travel disruptions and emergencies are just as real on a one-day trip as on a longer holiday, and having the right insurance could protect your trip and your finances...
According to property platforms such as Rightmove and Zoopla, energy-efficient homes can sell faster and can even add up to £10,000 to your selling price.
Ryan Willdig, sustainability expert at Heatforce , says that sellers are finally waking up to the idea that green homes aren’t just better for the planet, but also can help you get the best selling price for your home.
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