Award winning garden designer talks about his creations
Winning at the RHS Chelsea Flower show is a big deal, as everyone knows, only the best complete. We've got a winner sharing his tips about his creation. Read More …
Climate change concerns one in four home improving Brits
, one in four households are prompted to improve the energy efficiency of their homes by concerns about climate change and the environment. Read More …
Time to celebrate the Jubi-lily
To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee this summer, the Flower Council of Holland has worked with its growers to create a lily fit for a Queen. Read More …
Plug apathy costing Brits over £260 million each year
New research from E.ON carried out with 10,000 UK adults reveals that Brits are losing out on up to £261million each year by leaving electrical appliances permanently plugged in. Read More …
Queen's colours send us heading down the aisles
With Jubilee fever almost at its peak, Brits have been embracing their patriotism and seeking inspiration from the Queen herself. The Monarch’s favourite colour palette is sparking an interiors trend, Read More …
What lies beneath - the dirty truth about our carpets
Poor hygiene levels and the presence of potentially hazardous illness-inducing bacteria in our carpets could be putting us as rick, according to new research. Read More …
Have a spark-free Jubilee! Electricity safety tips
As the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations sweep the nation, many Brits are preparing for street parties and outdoor activities – complete with decorative bunting and lights. However, in the midst of Read More …
Gardens in the battle for social status
Our outside spaces are the new frontline in the battle to keep up with the Joneses, research by RatedPeople.com has found. Read More …
Gardening tips from Tony Buckland
A survey has just revealed that 55 per cent of Brits think negatively of their neighbours who don't take care of their gardens, so we've got tips from Tony to make sure that your garden is kept in gre Read More …
What will the home of the future look like?
Log on to our web TV show where we look at how the typical British home has changed in the last 40 years and what the next 40 years will bring as energy efficiency becomes more and more important Read More …
Have a Royal refresh this jubilee weekend
With the long weekend on its way we’re all thinking of ways to refresh and tidy our homes in time for the Queen’s Jubilee, which is why Rug Doctor has come up with some top DIY tips on how you can get Read More …
Jubilee decorating ideas
Hazel Ball, owner of home accessories website, Velvet Brown, has been working with Command products from 3M to create some crafting and decorating ideas for the Diamond Jubilee. Read More …
Home stress home
Moving home is one of the top five most stressful things we ever have to go through, according to new research. Read More …
Phil Spencer Asks 'Would You DIY Your Home Computer?'
Frustration rife as Brits’ DIY focus overlooks home computers Read More …
Households think insulating their loft would just take up room
More than a third of UK households are missing an opportunity to save money on their fuel bills by failing to top up their loft insulation because they believe it will limit storage space. Read More …
UK renters missing out on savings of over £990 million a year
E.ON reveals 2.4 million UK renters missing out on energy efficient savings of up to £400 a year per household Read More …
Refresh your flooring
Spring signals the time to take a fresh look at the home and assess what needs to stay and what needs to go. And what better place to start than with a brand new floorcovering. Read More …
A sensuous Moroccan living room
As the promise of a glorious British summer, seems to sadly be slipping away, again, why not recreate the heady warmth of a Moroccan summer evening in your living room. Read More …
Can Sleep Deprived Britain Blame Dirty Bedding
Busy Britons only wash their bed sheets once every three weeks on average and one in six people (16 per cent) leave it longer than a month, according to new bedroom behaviour and sleeping habits resea Read More …
Earth Day - reduce your environmental impact today
Celebrate the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day this Sunday, April 22, a national awareness day to encourage people to make changes to reduce their environmental impact. Read More …
Dealing with troublesome tenants
More and more people are struggling to sell their homes and an increasing number of sellers are opting to let their property out as a result. Read More …
Tips to help you save water in the home
As the hosepipe ban is introduced across parts of the UK, people need to make sure they’re keeping an eye on their water consumption. Read More …
Safety in the home
Watch our video where Jennie Bond gives her hints and tips on how to ensure that your home is safe Read More …
‘Kidfluence’ turns up the heat on energy wastage
It seems that kids are the biggest influence when it comes to encouraging those who should know better to turn off appliances. Read More …
