Homes & Gardens

Home Renovation Success: 6 Steps to Transform Your Property

It is no secret that starting a home renovation project is not easy. It is a complex process and one that requires a lot of planning along the way. Whether you are about to delve into your first - or fifth project, there are a few steps every renovator should know to help transform their properties successfully. This guide will tell you everything you need to know, covering topics such as...

Solar panels are the best green investment for sellers

Green appeal adds up to 25% to property value

As home buying season sets into full swing, new research from Admiral Money has revealed solar panels are the best green investment for sellers, adding 25% to the value of their homes.

The research using real property listings data, reveals the second most valuable investment is insulation, as homes with this feature are selling for an additional 22% in comparison to similar...

nine helpful ways to help protect pets from the dangers of an enclosed outdoor space

Nine ways to make your garden more pet-friendly

Pet parents are being urged to make their back garden safer and more enjoyable for their four-legged friends this summer. Green-thumbed experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have explored nine helpful ways to help protect pets from the dangers of an enclosed outdoor space. The garden is a pet’s favourite place to relax and roll around, but many find themselves in hot water when they...

Tolerance for noisy neighbours has fallen across the UK

Over 1,200 complaints over neighbours' noise made every day

Tolerance for noisy neighbours has fallen across the UK in the last two years, suggests new research1 from Churchill Home Insurance. The last financial year saw nearly 450,000 noise complaints to councils across the UK, which equates to 1,229 every day, or one every 70 seconds. This is 10 per cent higher than pre pandemic (2019/20), an increase of nearly 70,000 complaints in two years....

What do Tenants Need to Know About Security Deposits?

Being in rent in someone's house is an extra burden that most of us these days are pursuing. There are too many things we need to consider before saying that tenancy is not an appropriate step. Without being a tenant, will you be able to go to a new place and set up your own house immediately?

It is not just about setting up a random horse, but money becomes a big factor. In a rented...

lift your interior with a seasonal colour palette

Autumn paint trends to warm up your home

Autumn equinox is fast approaching (Friday 23 September), and as the weather cools, homeowners may be looking to lift their interiors with a seasonal colour palette, providing their personal space with that warm and fuzzy feeling.

As the cost of living continues to rise, impacting our mood, you may be surprised to learn that your choice of paint colour could naturally warm your home...

How to renovate your garden for summer

When summertime comes it’s important to have your garden ready. It’s about to become the centre of your world, where you can soak up some sunshine and enjoy some al fresco dining with your friends and family.

You’re going to spend a lot of time out there so spending some money on garden renovations is worth it. However, you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg on extravagant water...

Increasing the Value: Why a Bathroom Renovation is a Worthwhile Investment

Every year, thousands of homeowners make the decision to put their property on the market and find somewhere else. There are all kinds of reasons that go into the decision. Whether you’re looking for something bigger, need to downsize, or simply fancy a change of scenery, before your home gets listed and homebuyers come to view what’s behind the front door, it’s time to consider home...

Currently, 71% of people claim that cleaning makes them feel happy

Experts reveal the five cleaning tasks that can improve your mood the most

Currently, 71% of people claim that cleaning makes them feel happy, but which are the best chores to try for the ultimate satisfaction?

For over 40 years, the phrase ‘tidy home, tidy mind’ has been used, prompting cleaning experts Astonish to team up with Psychologist Barbara Santini , to dig deeper into how decluttering and cleaning can create a positive mental wellbeing.

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