Home & Garden

Some people fall into the trap of simply reorganising their stuff as opposed to getting rid of it- if you are one of these people- here’s why you might want ...

Millennials are happy to live without a garage and garden in order to get onto the housing ladder, according to new research. The study found that over two thirds of ...

It’s well-known that independents are light years ahead of the chains in promoting conscious consumerism and operating sustainably. While the chains stock mass-produced, identikit items, independents focus on stocking hand-crafted, ...

Ahead of the big day, Aggie MacKenzie has put together some top tips to ensure this Christmas will be your best yet! If you're hosting this festive season, then she's ...

In addition to your tree, wreath and garlands, acclaimed stylist and author Selina Lake has teamed up with Dobbies to put together these simple festive foliage styling ideas for a naturally beautiful ...

I've gotta admit it, I'm a stereotypically messy man. I hate cleaning up and only do so when it's absolutely necessary. Though I'm firm in the belief that a tidy ...

It’s the most obvious starting point - stop using single use plastic carrier bags. Purchasing a reusable shopping bag and keeping it in the boot of your car will save ...

It's that time of year again; it's getting cold and it's getting dark which means it's time to retreat indoors and hibernate until Spring. The Danish have a word for ...

Laurence Llewelyn Bowen is one of the most recognisable names in the UK when it comes to interior design. With that in mind, we got him to write up some ...

The UK’s leading garden centre is delighted to announce a partnership with leading YouTuber, Huw Richards. With a popular gardening channel, Huws Nursery, Richards has already been proclaimed as the ...

Sundays can go one of two ways - really productive, or really not. If you want to avoid the latter today, why not take the opportunity to have a clear ...

Over 1.3m of us believe the best thing about a night away in a hotel is not having to make the bed, with 38% of us favouring a freshly made ...

It’s a natural instinct for most of us, if not all, to want to protect the health and safety of ourselves and our families.  Yet when it comes to the potentially fatal ...

Have you ever found yourself in a room full of people awkwardly avoiding all eye contact because none of them can figure out what to talk about? Well, we’ve all ...

With the arrival of August, summer is in full swing and gardens all over the UK are blooming, meaning photo opportunities galore. Watering your garden is key this month, particularly ...

You’ve probably seen countless dog Instagram accounts - in fact, you probably follow more than you’d like to admit. They’re great to scroll through when you’ve had a rubbish day, ...

Written by Louise Golden, Dobbies resident gardener and Senior Plant Buyer  To find your local Dobbies, browse the online range and for plenty more advice and inspiration visit, www.dobbies.com.  ...

When it comes to storing items in our homes, many of us have no idea what we’re doing and,  as for things with use by dates, we’re even more clueless! ...

Now that the Christmas decorations are ready to come down- it seems prudent to remember the amount of unnecessary stuff we keep in our attics. The dumping ground, the crap ...

Christmas is a busy time of year in the home and when rooms are full of Christmas presents and extra guests, space can quickly become limited. Make space before the ...

While it may have been engrained into you via Pinterest that minimalism equals white walls, soft woods and only ten things in your wardrobe, minimalism is a deep-rooted lifestyle that ...

We all know what it is like when you have a millions things to do and are running around attempting to get through your never ending list. The last thing ...

Every year thoughts turn to how we can reinvigorate our homes. For many, decluttering is a great way to usher in the new season, but it also has major psychological ...

Jasmine Birtles, founder of www.MoneyMagpie.com is encouraging people all over the UK to de-clutter their homes and lives and gain freedom, peace and a useful pile of cash in the ...