Homes & Gardens

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,...

6 Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Boost the Value of Your Property

If you're getting ready to put your home up for sale, or you simply want to boost its value in case you want to sell up, then you're probably looking for ways to maximise your return. This could be an issue if you only have a limited budget, however. You might have to reconsider major projects like remodelling your bathroom or major room conversions, but you should know that there are tons of...

How to Make Your Bedroom a Relaxing Oasis for an Excellent Night’s Sleep

The bedroom is arguably the most important room in the house. It is where we rest and relax, allowing us to recharge and face the day ahead. If your bedroom doesn’t aid relaxation, it isn’t doing its job correctly, and low-quality sleep can impact our lives in many ways. Many people don’t realise the difference their sleep environment can make to their quality of sleep, but it can make all...

Everything You Need to Know About CCTV Drainage Surveys

A commonly ignored yet important part of a home is the drainage system. Underneath your home, inside walls, and at the back of appliances, lies a network of pipes that control the flow of water around your home. A drainage system's main purpose is to carry used water and matter away from your home and into sewage. Put simply, drainage is the way in which water leaves your home through pipes....

Our top 5 home improvements for winter

Although many think of summer and spring as the time to renovate, winter renovations could present a rewarding opportunity. There are many that you can tackle yourself to help make use of your time through the chillier months – and we’ve outlined a few here.

Why renovate during winter?

Winter renovations give you an opportunity to make key improvements before the winter has...

73% of homeowners admit to having no idea about interior style

Majority of homeowners are clueless about interior style

A new nationwide study on the interior style and art knowledge of UK homeowners has revealed that 73% of homeowners admit to having no idea about interior style and almost three quarters are clueless when it comes to knowing which colours go with which (70%).

The research conducted by leading designer radiator specialists BestHeating , comes in light of their rebrand and messaging...

What to Know and Do When Preparing a Garage Conversion

Garage conversions are a great way to give a disused garage some utility while also increasing the amount of useful space in your home. Doing so can also have additional benefits such as improving the value of your home while also making it more desirable if you ever decide to sell it. Garage conversions require a lot of thinking and planning, and there are some things you need to know and do...

Caring for your house plants this winter

How to care for houseplants in winter

“Too much water is often thought to be the number one killer of houseplants, but water alone isn't the culprit. Water has an accomplice called light, and when these two get together in unequal amounts, your plants will be in danger. Get the lighting and water balance right, and your plant stands a much better chance.

“For decades, humans have enjoyed decorating their interiors with...

What Makes Furniture Boards so Versatile?

Whether you're an amateur hobbyist or a professional woodworker, furniture boards are one of the most versatile materials in your arsenal. With options for a wide range of different functions, aesthetics, and features, furniture boards such as MDF, particle board, and plywood are suitable for building all types of furniture. Here's why.

What are furniture boards?

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