With the increase in the energy price cap starting on October 1, homeowners are looking for ways in which they can save on their energy bills. This energy rise could plunge millions of Brits into "fuel stress" this winter. Fuel stress is when at least 10 per cent of the household's total expenditure goes on energy bills.
To help prepare for the increase, Matthew Jenkins, heating...
Households are going potty over empty toilet roll tubes, dirty washing on the floor and finding dirty plates next to the dishwasher, as Brits’ biggest household bugbears are revealed in new research.
Emptying the bins without putting a new bag in and messy bedrooms are also cited as major causes of household arguments across the UK.
Home renovations will make you feel like you have just purchased a new house when they are done right. However, the cost of changing your exterior and interior decor can add up quickly. This is why most people hold off on renovations until they are ready to sell to increase the resale value of their homes. If you want to make some changes to your interior or exterior decor, you don't need to...
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...
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...
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 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....
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...
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...
THE cost of living crisis is set to push tens of millions of people into debt.
Rocketing energy prices, rising shopping bills and eye-watering hikes at the petrol-pumps mean many people will be ditching nights out and staying indoors instead.
But according to one property expert the solution to the financial crisis could lie very close to home.
