Homes & Gardens

The importance of super soil for a blooming spring!

Ahead of the start of Spring on March 20, there are lots of valuable hacks you can try to ensure your garden is ready for the new season!

Winter is drawing to a close, the weather is hopefully starting to warm up, and everything outdoors is anticipating the start of an exciting growth period through March and April.

The experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have identified...

Should I buy my allotment supplies from a wholesaler?

Do you spend a lot of time on your allotment? This can be a great way to grow your own fruit and vegetables, as well as have some fun at the same time. There is nothing more rewarding than watching your plants grow and enjoying the rewards.

But, you will know that allotments can take a lot of work. Namely, you are going to be purchasing supplies on a regular basis. It can work out...

Changing the colour or styling of your front door can make a huge change to the appearance of your home. 

Most popular front door designs and colours for UK homeowners revealed

Changing the colour or styling of your front door can make a huge change to the appearance of your home.

To help homeowners renovate throughout 2022, the team at Mercury Glazing Supplies Ltd have revealed the most popular front door styles and colours from the past year, from internal sales data.

The research revealed that the Sherbourne design was the most popular front...

4 scenarios that indicate you need drain unblocking services in Essex

If you are a homeowner, at some point in your life, you are going to suffer a blocked drain. This is a common problem in properties and it can happen to the best of us. The most important thing is recognising when there is a problem and calling in the professionals. Here are four scenarios that indicate it is time to call drain unblocking services.

Water draining away slowly...

Health concerns associated with neglecting home cleaning

Cleaning your house may be something you consider a necessity, but many people only clean their houses when the dirt is visible. Not cleaning your home often can potentially lead to all manner of health problems.

It's easy to spot dirt and dust on exposed surfaces and home appliances, but flooring, such as carpets and wooden floors are perfect places for germs and bacteria to hide....

Your boiler issues answered

Boiler Issues: Expert Answers Most Searched Questions

With record rises in energy cost, set to take effect in April, it is crucial that we have fully functioning boilers to keep us warm and save energy.

With this in mind, experts at Heatingforce.co.uk decided to investigate what are the most searched for questions to do with boiler problems .

By utilising search engine tool SEMrush ,in-house experts at Heatingforce.co.uk...

 5 tips on what you do to  manage and reduce energy bills and consumption

Top five energy saving tips

With the announcement of the energy bill increase, Wiser have put together their top 5 tips on what you can personally do to manage and reduce energy bills and consumption.

Be Wiser with your thermostat

Over 80% of a home’s energy consumption is used for heating and hot water, so looking at new ways of controlling this can have a big impact on your bills. A smart multi-room...

How to get rid of mould form every home surface

A common problem in buildings and homes, especially the areas where moisture and humidity are high along with the limited flow of air is mould infestation. For instance, bathrooms are an area that can be problematic where mould is concerned. Along with bathrooms, Basements are a major area of concern as well. However, to much shock, mould can grow on almost all the surfaces which include...

Cloud vs. Local - Choosing the Right Smart Home Hub

At a fundamental level, smart home hubs are designed to work in the same way. They combine a variety of connected smart devices with a central hub, which in turn controls that features and functions.

There are two very different approaches to setting up a smart home lighting hub , with their own unique pros and cons. These two options are cloud-managed and locally-managed hubs - both...

Now is the perfect time to get busy in the garden and bring the wildlife back

Seven ways to rewild your garden

With London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, announcing a £600,000 investment into revamping London’s green areas, gardening experts are encouraging people across the UK to attract wildlife to their gardens this year.

The team at GardenBuilidngsDirect.co.uk has urged green-fingered homeowners to adopt simple changes to their green spaces in order to help wildlife thrive.

From birds and...

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