How Gas Safe Is Your Home?
With summer approaching many of us will be taking the opportunity to start tackling home improvement jobs or long-needed repairs around the house. Read More …
Love That Bug - Don't Swat It!
Experts are forecasting a record summer for bugs thanks to the mild and warm conditions but before you reach for the bug spray or swatter stop and think; what would our world look like without bugs? Read More …
Don't be vexed by washer dryer repairs
Appliance Quality Approved Repairs Don’t be vexed by washer dryer repairs Read More …
Does anybody offer reliable Hotpoint dishwasher repairs these days?
Does anybody offer reliable Hotpoint dishwasher repairs these days? Read More …
Green Fingers Could Mean Red Hands For Gardeners
Millions of gardeners are putting their green fingers at risk of serious skin disease, new research has revealed Read More …
Top Tips From Interior Designer Linda Barker
Have you ever wanted to give your bedroom a bit of a makeover, but despite lots of good ideas, didn’t know where to start? Read More …
Catch Some Cornish 'Springwatch'
Spring is in full swing at The Lost Gardens of Heligan this week, with online cameras capturing a sample of the exciting nesting and hatching action of its resident birdlife. Read More …
Average Household Hoards Over £800 In Unwanted Goods
New research says we are a nation of hoarders, with the average Brit owning a whopping £877 worth of unwanted items left lying around the house. Read More …
Britain Is Giving Spring The Cold Shoulder
The heat is still on for more than eight million people yet to change their heating settings since January 2011, according to new research released today from British Gas. Read More …
Household Gender Divide Still Exists In UK
A recent poll of 2,000 UK couples has found that the household gender divide is still alive and well - with men doing the DIY and mowing the lawn, and women doing the dusting and ironing Read More …
British Men Still Not Pulling Their Weight At Home!
British men haven’t yet arrived in the 21st century – if their attitudes to housework are anything to go by! And with spring cleaning currently on the agenda for millions of british households, it’s a domestic argument waiting to happen! Read More …
Women Gardeners More At Risk Than Male Partners
A new survey commissioned by the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) shows that nearly half of women gardeners may be risking their lives this summer because they’ve never used or haven’t heard of an RCD (residual current device). Read More …
National Trust's Top Spring Gardens
As National Trust parks and gardens herald the first signs of spring, there’s no better time to explore the great outdoors. From delicate apple blossom and brilliant tulips to meadows brimming with glorious perfume, a stroll in a spring garden is sure to dazzle and amaze. Read More …
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
The Lost Gardens of Heligan were re-discovered, to much acclaim, 21 years ago and quickly became the Nation’s favourite gardens. Renowned for being the finest productive gardens in the UK - cropping amazing heritage pineapples, delicious fruit Read More …
National Trust's Top Spring Gardens
As National Trust parks and gardens herald the first signs of spring, there’s no better time to explore the great outdoors. From delicate apple blossom and brilliant tulips to meadows brimming with glorious perfume, a stroll in a spring garden is sure to dazzle and amaze. Read More …
UK Locksmiths Back New Movie In Home Safety Initiative
Icon Film Distribution has teamed up with Timpson Ltd. for the upcoming release of new Hammer horror film The Resident to offer a 10% discount to people changing their household door locks in a move to raise awareness of home security. Read More …
Plantforlife Encourages People In The City Not To Give Up On Their Dream
Ever dreamed of taking a step back from the fast paced frenzy of everyday life in exchange for leading the ‘Good Life’? You’re not alone, as new research from PlantforLife reveals in the last two years alone, Read More …
Australian Garden Coming To Chelsea Flower Show
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne has selected three of its highly experienced horticulturists to lead the planting team for its Show Garden entry to the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London from 24 - 28 May. Read More …
A Nation Of Tools!
A spirit level? That’s an instrument for measuring alcohol right? We may have all the gear, but we still have no idea! Read More …
Dirty Brits Come Clean
Nearly half of Brits (45%) don't spring clean and a further 20 per cent clean with the same bacteria-infested dishcloth that hasn’t been disinfected for over a fortnight, according to new research from germ-busting household disinfectant, Zoflora. Read More …
Who Is The Luckiest Person In The UK?
If your name is Susan, you live in Birmingham and you’re a Taurus then you could be one of the luckiest people in the UK. Read More …
How Many Olympic Cyclists Does It Take To Power Your Home?
You might be able to work out how much energy your home uses on an average day just by looking at your power bill, but if watts and kilowatts mean nothing to you then it's hard to really put your energy usage into perspective. Read More …
Crisis Seeds To Succeed In Spitalfields
Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people, is launching a new urban food-growing project to promote the therapeutic (and financial) benefits of seed-to-plate gardening. Read More …
Myleene Klass Goes Green
With her second baby on the way, Myleene Klass has decided to make a commitment to making the world a greener place for her children by joining Team Green Britain, an online community which is being engaged about tackling climate change. Read More …
