Home & Garden

13 June 2013

Britain: A nation of nosey neighbours

We have all heard the jokes about twitching curtains and rustling nets but there are in fact people behind them having a good old peek. The original research came from a ...
9 June 2013

14m Brits have had to break into their own home

More than one in five Brits have had to break-in to either their own home, or a friend's home after being locked out, according to new research.  The un-surprising figure is that ...
8 June 2013

Brits relying on mum and dad to tame their garden

Millions of Brits admit they are so clueless about gardening they have to rely on mum and dad to make sure their backyard looks presentable and doesn’t resemble an overgrown ...
7 June 2013

Celia Sawyer solves your interior design problems

Are you facing an interior design dilemma? Then do not fear as Celia Sawyer is on hand to give you some tips and advice. - I am on a tight budget ...
7 June 2013

Top movie bedroom designs - get the look

We all love a good film and often take in the decor used on-set as a way to bring some inspiration into our own homes. Set designs tell us more ...
6 June 2013

Your toilet seat might be cleaner than your garden furniture!

Jeyes Fluid has teamed up with TV’s Tommy Walsh and BBC hygiene expert Dr Lisa Ackerley to carry out an environmental report to reveal the shocking amount of bacteria that ...
6 June 2013

Small household changes could pay for that summer holiday

Once upon a time, summer in Britain used to mean endless sunny days and a time where you could save yourself some money by switching the heating off, but with ...
5 June 2013

Women spend £1.5 million on renovating pads to replicate favourite TV shows abodes

'More Than’ Home Insurance research found that homeowners are spending on average, £1,552 re-vamping their homes. UK women have been inspired by the interiors on popular sitcoms and dramas that they’ve actually ...
1 June 2013

DIY Tips to share with your children

Kids these days! Britain’s young people are officially less competent than ever when it comes to basic DIY skills, a HomeServe study has revealed. What were once regarded as need-to-know ...
30 May 2013

Upcycling: How to give your home a fresh look using things you already had lying around

Upcycling has recently become a houshold term for craft lovers everywhere. Celebrities such as Kirstie Allsopp have helped bring upcycling to life in previous years, by revealing innovative ways of making ...
25 May 2013

Brits ‘Do It Themselves’ this bank holiday weekend

6 million homeowners are expected to revamp their homes this bank holiday weekend, Asda have revealed. Asda, the successful supermarket chain, believe that today will be the biggest day of 2013 ...
24 May 2013

Top 10 DIY jobs homeowners can do themselves

A home emergency might bring to mind images of burst pipes or a broken window, but this is not the case according to new research.  RatedPeople.com has found that at least once ...
23 May 2013

Exclusive Interview: Sarah Beeny

Sarah Beeny is a TV presenter and property developer who has presented an impressive number of shows including, ‘Help! My House Is Falling Down,’ ‘Double Your House for Half the ...
23 May 2013

House hunter's decision to buy is done within minutes of viewing

Seventy per cent of house hunters decide on whether or not they will buy a home as soon as they set eyes on it, a new survey has found. The results ...
17 May 2013

Celia Sawyer gives her interior design advice

Are you facing a interior design dilemma? then worry no longer as Celia Sawyer is on hand with some expert advice. - Dear Celia Sawyer, Please can you help me with ...
16 May 2013

Decorating disasters show we're deluded DIY-ers

We start with the best intentions but sometimes it goes a little array, a new study has revealed that Brits believe they're good at DIY but often, they're not.  The study ...
9 May 2013

Revamp your home on a budget

Every now and again we all get a little fed-up of the décor in our home, you start to think that you have had the same photos for too long ...
3 May 2013

Tommy Walsh's top ten home improvement tips for May bank holiday

 Over the bank holiday weekend many of us turn our minds to DIY for the first time in the year. Whether you are painting the kitchen, fixing a shelf or ...
19 April 2013

Celia Sawyer solves your interior design problems

Do you have some interior design problems or questions? Well Celia Sawyer is on hand to answer all of your questions. - Dear Celia, I really like a traditional dining room ...
12 April 2013

Spring cleaning tips: Clean up our spices

If you've got sauces all over the kitchen, can't find the vinegar, have four open ketchup bottles, and eight-year-old five spice, it's time to get that kitchen cupboard under control. If ...
10 April 2013

Spring cleaning tips: Banish dust mites

Clean bed sheets are imporant for a good night's sleep, and since the days are getting longer it's important that we get enough rest when we can at night.  Every single ...
8 April 2013

Give your home a Spring makeover with these tips

Spring is a great time to breathe new life into the home. This need not involve drastic and disruptive DIY, it just takes a little inspiration. The Command Brand from ...
3 April 2013

Home interior: A nation afraid of colour

Last year the nation was bathed in the red, white and blue of the Union Flag, with our streets, our homes and even our clothes a riot of patriotic colour, ...
29 March 2013

Celia Sawyer answers your home interior and decorating questions

Celia Sawyer answers more of your interior and decorating questions with advice and tips on everything from the colour of pain to furniture and so much more. Dear Celia, Where do ...