Is Your House Asbestos Free?
Nearly half (47%) of homeowners who do DIY in their properties do not realise that asbestos was used as a building material in homes as recently as the 1990s, according to a British Lung Foundation (BLF) survey out today. Read More …
The L'Occitane Garden Wins Silver At Chelsea
L’Occitane Garden designed by James Towillis awarded prestigious Silver Gilt medal Read More …
Brits Wipe Out The Great British Spring Clean
As the days get longer and warmer – and with the clocks having gone forward – Spring is well and truly here, but one tradition is being left out in the cold. 40% of the nation believes The Great British Spring Clean to be a ‘washed up’ custom reserved for generations past. Read More …
Take the stress out of DIY mess
Mess free stress free DIY tips from DIY expert Tommy Walsh Read More …
Garden In Safety This Spring
For many people, gardens can be a source of pleasure, relaxation and exercise. Unfortunately, they also house the potential for nasty accidents. Read More …
Green Living - Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Green Living - Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Read More …
Keep Your Home Safe From Fire This Christmas
People often get distracted by the hustle and bustle of Christmas and are unaware of the potential fire hazards and toxic threats that can lurk in fairy lights, candles and flammable decorations. Read More …
More Decorating Tips
Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes all the well wishers to bring you presents and eat your mince pies. Read More …
Decorate Your Home For Christmas
Christmas is the time of year to kick back and spend some time with friends and family. But it's also time to inject some bejeweled colours and sparkle back into the home. Read More …
Britain Are Water Wasters
Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person per day. Read More …
Cleaning Makes Us Happy
Next time you’re feeling a little down in the dumps, why not spruce up the house to inject some happiness into your life? That’s right, research released by the UK’s leading household towel, Plenty, has revealed that almost 90% of people’s happiness is affected by the cleanliness of their home. Read More …
Embarrassing Homes
The UK’s number one appliance brand, Hotpoint, has conducted national research into how we feel about our homes. Read More …
More than 8 out of 10 Brits tempted to move abroad
New Zealand most popular immigration destination for Brits Read More …
Britain's Break-in Terror
A new fear is gripping the nation as 4.1 million Brits admit they are expecting their homes will be broken-into in 2009, so says latest figures from home insurer, MORE TH>N. Read More …
Beauty Damaging The Home
According to research by Sheilas’ Wheels home insurance, the credit crunch has caused nearly a third (32%) of Brits polled to increase the amount of time and money they spend on personal grooming or beauty treatments at home, rather than splashing out at professional salons or beauticians. In fact, one in five (22 per cent) of those questioned spend over three hours a week pampering themselves at home - so it’s no surprise that furniture and furnishings are getting tarnished in the ‘DIY’ process. Read More …
The Rise Of The Retrosexual and DIY Resurgence
If your man just happens to be good with his hands, (we’re talking plumbing here) then you should cling onto him because, according to new research, labourers are the most romantically sought after men in the UK. Read More …
