Homes & Gardens

5 Items Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist Needs to Include

Winter is upon us, and now is the time to prepare for those cold months. However, it is not just our homes that need to brace for winter; we need to take care of ourselves too.

Not preparing your home and yourself for the cold months ahead can cause you a lot of stress, which is the last thing you need when the temperature begins to dip.

Not sure what needs to be done to...

Bringing the Outdoors in: How a Conservatory Adds Tranquillity to Your Home

Picture this: a space where tranquillity envelops you, nature's beauty a constant companion. Your surroundings are a symphony of nature's beauty, and every glance reveals a picturesque tableau of lush greenery and blossoming flowers. This haven of serenity isn't a distant dream; it's a reality that can be woven into your living space through the enchanting addition of a conservatory....

Rodent Control: Tips for Keeping Mice and Rats at Bay

Rodent control is essential for maintaining a healthy and pest-free home. Mice and rats can carry diseases, damage property and contaminate food. To keep these unwelcome intruders at bay, you can get help from pest control services like Spidexx while implementing DIY strategies. This article will give you some suggestions to assist you in controlling rodent populations, from closing access...

Discover the Best Commercial Groundcare Machinery from Balmers GM

Balmers GM supplies a variety of new and used groundcare machinery from renowned brands such as John Deere, Wessex and Timberwolf.

Here is a short buyer's guide to help you explore some of the best commercial groundcare machinery they have to offer.

Which commercial mower is the best?

As experts in the field, Balmers GM have a range of commercial mowers to suit each...

How to save a Dying Tree in a Few Easy Steps

Imagine the beauty and serenity that a healthy, vibrant tree brings to your surroundings. Trees are not just part of nature's beauty. They're essential for our environment.

If you're facing a situation where a once-green companion is now struggling or half-dead, don't lose hope. With a bit of effort and care, you might be able to revive that dying tree and restore it to its former...

What are the Deadliest Insects to Trees?

It's great to have trees around, whether it's close to your home or in nearby parks. But no matter how much you protect them, other factors could damage them.

While most insects reside in trees, some are responsible for their death. The question is, which ones contribute to it?

Here's a look at the deadliest insects on trees and what to know about them.

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The Benefits of Adding a Stairlift to Your Home

For many people, especially those with mobility challenges, stairs can become a significant obstacle in their homes. Whether due to ageing, disability, or temporary injury, the loss of easy access to different levels of the home can be both frustrating and limiting. This is where adding a stairlift to your home can become a life-changing decision. Let's explore the numerous benefits of this...

The Office for National Statistics reported that 2021 saw an increase in the gap between average salary and house prices

Housing-income gap set to narrow for three quarters of England and Wales by 2025

The Office for National Statistics reported that 2021 saw an increase in the gap between average salary and house prices, with full-time employees spending around nine times their annual earnings on purchasing a home, up from eight times in 2020[5]. However, 2023 data from Halifax has revealed that house prices have fallen at their fastest rate in 12 years[6]. At an annual decrease of 2.6%,...

What Kind of Airer is the Right One for Me?

Although doing laundry is just a question of putting it in the washing machine and turning it on, it is the drying of clothes that can be a problem. Tumble driers need electricity which isn’t exactly cheap at the moment, and hanging washing on a line is fine when it isn’t raining. Let’s face it, in Britain, it rains a lot!

Dryer racks and airers are the way forward, due to them being...

The Poster Print Comeback: Our Nostalgic Nod to Wall Art

In the ever-evolving world of interior design, trends come and go, but some make a comeback with such a bang that they're impossible to ignore. Enter the poster print revival, a nostalgic nod to wall art that's sweeping across the world, transforming our living spaces into vibrant galleries of personal expression.

A Blast from the Past

Poster prints , once the staple of teenage...

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