5 Tips for a Hassle Free Halloween
Get everyone involved, even dress up your pets and enjoy this spooky night being with friends and family. That’s what Halloween’s really about. Here are some quick tips to take the hassle out of the w Read More …
Christmas gifts: How to prepare for the holiday early (and avoid stress)
Christmas is but two months away. This year, plan early and avert last-minute panic (you can do it!) Read More …
Halloween party: tips for a spooky get-together
Throw a creepy Halloween party, with top tips from interior designer Pippa Jameson. Read More …
Home economics - how the colour of your rooms can help you save energy
As the temperature takes a drop this week, and people turn their heating up to the max to cope with the cold, E.ON have found ways to make your room feel warmer, without running up a huge energy bill. Read More …
Cleaning tips: Why 'autumn cleaning' is the new spring cleaning
Most people will give their home a full deep-cleanse around March, when spring cleaning helps to refresh us for the start of the year. But it's a job that should be done twice a year - making autumn t Read More …
Winter garden: looking after your lawn in colder weather
Frosty weather is coming! This week, winter is definitely due to arrive, with lower temperatures predicted towards Friday, and initial forecasts even indicating snow in some regions. Read More …
Take your beige room from safe to sizzling
A survey revealed last month that those who have their bedroom decorated purple have the most sex, whereas couples with beige walls only get lucky around half as often. Read More …
Home tips: Plumbing DIY for winter
As winter draws in, now is the time to make your checks on your house, to make sure that everything in your home is in working order. Read More …
Moving home? Peace and quiet is the number one concern for Brits
A quiet road, good street parking, and big, double-glazed windows are the top attractions when looking for a potential home, new research has found. Read More …
Kate Gould Guest Blog: Pots and plants to create impact in shady spaces
Small town gardens often have dark corners in which the overhanging branches of a neighbouring tree, overgrown shrubbery or dark entranceway prohibit successful planting. No matter how much good soil, Read More …
Buy British: Why you should buy local firewood
With the colder turn in the weather, and the possible rise in heating bills, some people will be turning to a more traditional way of heating their home: a roaring log fire. Read More …
Energy prices set to rise for homes in winter
Though it is the time of year when most people need to use their heating the most, one energy provider is set to raise energy prices in the middle of winter, according to The Daily Mail. Read More …
Home heating: Brits confused about when winter starts
New research has found that eight out of ten Brits are no longer sure when the start of winter is, due to changing climates over the past few years. Read More …
Garage conversions: ideas for getting more space
Check out these great decorating tips to do with your garage, and you might want to start parking your car on the drive. Read More …
Podcast: Broadband is top selling point for houses
A new study has shown that when people are looking to move home, fast broadband is at the top of their list, after the government has pledged to invest a huge £114m in Internet speed. Read More …
How will young people get on the property ladder with student loan debt?
Those who have graduated from university this time will be thinking about their next steps: getting a job, and finding a place to live. But how hard can it be getting a mortgage with student debt hang Read More …
Decorating tips: inventive ideas for your attic
If your attic has just become extra storage space for unnecessary belongings, and it packed to the rafters with books and old toys, clear it out and give it a new lease of life. Read More …
Time for tea: top teacups on Etsy
Let's face it: it's been horrible outside this week. The worst September rain storms in 30 years have made it almost unbearable to venture out the house, and when we make it safely to the haven of in Read More …
Gardening tips: what to do after the rain storms
This week, much of the UK has been affected by the sudden downpours - the worst September rain storms in 30 years. If the deluge has affected your garden, here's some tips to get it back to perfect co Read More …
Decorating tips: making small rooms look bigger
If you live in a house or flat with small rooms, or have recently moved to a smaller place, you'll know it can be a nightmare to decorate, without making it look like an overcrowded box. Read More …
Only 14 percent of Brits think their home is very clean
A new survey has revealed that more than one in ten Brits consider their home to be dirty, with only around the same amount thinking their house is spotless. Read More …
10 things you can 'upcycle' in your home
If you want to get some quirky decor in your house, try these easy upcycling projects. Read More …
Made In Britain podcast
The Olympics, the Diamond Jubilee, Bradley Wiggins winning the Tour De France - it's not hard to see why so many people are proud to be British at the moment. Read More …
Brits are rubbish at flat pack furniture
September's the month when children fly the nest, and move on to university. But if they're expecting help from Mum or Dad to put their furniture together, they might be struggling. Read More …
