Homes & Gardens

Moving Home? 5 Things you Will Need to Maximise Success on the Day

Moving homes can be a daunting and very stressful task, even if you have moved home a few times in your life. In preparation for the big day, there are many parts of the process that you need to consider and prepare for, especially if you have children! Irrespective of how far you are relocating, there are certain items that are essential to have in order to ensure a smooth and stress-free...

2 Dos and Don’ts of Flood Damage Restoration

Once flooding has hit your home, there’s a right and wrong way to address the situation. Mishandling the flood damage restoration process can lead to structural damage and mold growth. However, when you follow the correct steps and seek help from flood damage specialists, you can restore your home back to its previous glory. And that’s what this post is all about.

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How to Choose a Plumbing Service Provider

Although you may not give it much thought, plumbing is one of your home's essential systems. It provides fresh water on demand while simultaneously removing wastewater. However, plumbing problems are inevitable since it’s often overlooked or neglected.

Generally, wear and tear, aging, and lack of maintenance can all lead to plumbing issues. It’s also possible that most homeowners may...

2023 is going to be the year gardeners focus on smart gardening

2023 set to be the year for smart gardens

2023 is going to be the year gardeners focus on smart gardening, sustainability and creating an outdoor space where they can escape into nature.

Teaming up with garden experts, shed manufacturers Power Sheds , has revealed the popular trends expected to transform gardens in 2023.

Here are the top five predicted trends:

1. Smart gardening

Smart gardening is...

How have properties become more energy efficient?

Energy efficiency – it’s been on the tip of everyone’s tongues, particularly in light of discussions around climate change and the cost of living crisis. But where are we now and how have we got here? Do we know what’s to come? Here, we discuss all of these things.

How far has energy efficiency in properties come?

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are used to determine...

Cleaning for Cleaners: 3 Tips to Keep in Mind

The very idea of spending time pre-cleaning before the arrival of professional cleaners might seem like a fad. Indeed, why should anyone, who’s paying their money for a certain job, actually do part of this job? After all, if you’re determined to clean or declutter your space, why bother hiring cleaners, then? Still, those who regularly use cleaning services will understand stress some people...

How to spice up kitchen walls? 8 Ways to fill a blank wall surface

Many people dream of getting a new Kitchen for years, imagining how it will look and how it will be furnished. In addition to being one of the most expensive home improvement projects, there is a huge expectation surrounding the end result. In the process of ideas, on the other hand, we often forget about the decoration of kitchen walls.

Ingenious tips for filling the empty walls of the...
the average home seller entering the market has seen the value of their home increase by as much as £370,000

Today’s home sellers stand to make as much as £370k when selling

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has shown that the average home seller entering the market has seen the value of their home increase by as much as £370,000 since purchasing it.

GetAgent analysed house price growth over the average length of homeownership, adjusting for inflation, to reveal just what today’s sellers stand to make when putting...

What are Victorian Tiles?

Victorian tiles are a type of ceramic tile that was popular in the Victorian era in the United Kingdom. They were usually made from glaze-covered earthenware, and featured intricate designs, often with geometric or floral motifs. Victorian tiles were often used to decorate fireplaces, hallways, and other areas of a home. They are still used today in many homes and businesses and remain...

31 percent of Brits are trying to buy more sustainable items

A Green New Year – 5 ways to be more sustainable in 2023

Many of us will have set New Year’s resolutions – maybe it’s starting that hobby you’ve always wanted to try, or giving Dry January a go. However, a recent study has shown that 31 percent of Brits are trying to buy more sustainable items, highlighting that nearly a third of people care about sustainable practices and adopting these themselves.

Making small changes in your life can...

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