Homes & Gardens

Make sure your plants survive the drop in temperature and shorter days

Protecting plants from bad weather

With the UK gripped by a cold spell, gardeners are being offered the best ways to protect plants over the chilly months.

The experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk have pulled together the best ways to make sure your plants survive the drop in temperature and shorter days.

Tips include insulating plant pots with bubble wrap, making mulch and recycling old bottles to save the...

7 Things to Think About When Renovating Your Home

Have you decided to make new renovations to your home? Home renovations can be a fun and exciting project, but it is important to make sure that you have done your research and thought it through before jumping in. Some things to consider include your budget, your space, and your design preferences. Here are seven things to consider when you start planning your home renovation project....

5 Common Signs of a poor Indoor Living Environment

Living in an unclean home can impact your health, from triggering allergic reactions to the potential effects of being exposed to pests.

ICE Cleaning is a specialist provider of hoarder cleaning services nationwide. Its technicians have extensive experience in delivering services discreetly and professionally. In emergencies, its cleaning team can be on-site within the hour....

Why Air Track Mats are the Safer Choice for Gymnasts

When it comes to gymnastics, safety should always be top of mind. It is becoming increasingly popular for gymnastics training and competitions because of its inflatable nature which provides a much safer landing for gymnasts compared to traditional tumbling mats. In this blog post, we will discuss why they are the safer choice for gymnasts and the numerous benefits they offer.

The...

The study uncovers the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis

3 in 10 Brits are at risk of becoming homeless in 2023

The study uncovers the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis, with over a third of those surveyed (35 percent) saying they are at risk of being unable to cover basic housing costs, meaning they could be forced out of their current home.

Almost a quarter (24 percent) confess they would be genuinely worried about being out on the streets if they lost their home, with 20...

The Additional Value that a Pool Brings to your House

In addition to the obvious value of your home, you can add an additional amount of value to it by installing a pool in your backyard.

This will help you increase your home value and sell your house faster, but it's not the only reason to install a pool. There are several other benefits as well, such as a beautiful backyard for entertaining and relaxing, and a more secure and safe...

How to Design and Develop the Perfect Show Home – from the Kitchen to the Bedroom and More

If you want to achieve that perfect show home look – whether you are trying to sell real estate or simply want your own home to have that unmistakable show home style and finesse – you have to know that the first step you have to take is to declutter.

Clean up the place first – this allows you to see its potential, and you don't have a mess with which to contend. Then, of course, you...

What You Need to Know When Planning an Annexe

You have a large garden, and you want to have an annexe placed in it so you have some additional space in your home or you have somewhere for guests to sleep when they visit.

Sounds simple, right?

In actuality, there is a lot to consider when having an annexe built, and depending on the area you live in, there may be a lot of restrictions and laws you need to follow when...

3 Ways to Reduce Your Heating Bills this Winter

With energy bills having soared in the UK through 2022 as inflation soared and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent wholesale gas costs through the roof, government intervention was finally unveiled on October 1st.

While this limited energy bill rises to just 7% overall, families in poorly insulated homes have continued to face huge increases through the winter months.

The...

5 Tips For Finding A Qualified Plumber

Plumbing is one of the vital services in your home, and having a qualified plumber should be every homeowner's priority. You might not need their services daily, but one thing can lead to another, forcing you to hire one. For instance, your drainage or water supply system might have issues.

Whether minor or significant, most plumbing issues require a qualified plumber to do the job,...

Stephens Scown - Employee Owned law firm
SW Comms - Voice, Data, Internet
Astley Media - PR, Design, Marketing