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A survey found that homebuyers also check to see how well their new neighbours' homes are maintained before committing to a new house, and the biggest 'turn-off' is prison-style security ...

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 ...

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.  Around three ...

Whilst a lot of people do use their garage for its true purpose, storing their car, there are many who treat it as an extra spare room, and fill with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.  More than ...

You've probably heard a lot about the concept of 'upcycling' over the past year. Upcycling is the process of turning something broken or useless into something practical or useful.  It's been ...

Almost half of British adults admitted that they can't build flat pack furniture, and one in ten revealed that they need to set a whole day aside just to build ...

Over seven in ten parents say they worried about how they would cope when their kids left for university or a job, though perhaps they didn't fret for too long. A ...

New research has shown that more than three quarters of Brits are happy in their current home, and almost a third see it as their home for life.  Due to the ...

When children were asked to draw their perfect home, as part of a competition, it seemed obvious that many of them would opt for a house made of sweets, or ...

The plan of The Green Deal is basically to lend money to home and business owners, so that they can undertake improvements on their properties to make them more energy ...

Pretty much everyone is guilty of having more stuff in their house than they need to. You might kid yourself that having twenty extra towels in your home makes you ...

Rising solicitors' fees and the fact that mortgages have become harder to secure means that many people are staying put, and instead looking at home improvement options. These don't have ...

Kelly Hoppen MBE has created a contemporary kitchen collection iconic British luxury furniture maker, in monochrome colours, but with a stylish twist. Kelly's famous 'East-meets-West' mentality can be seen in ...

Anna Dodonova is an interior designer who has been described as “the leading candidate for the most glamorous woman in interior design”. She was born in Kiev, but has spent ...

However, though 45 per cent of those polled said they thought moving home was a good time to clear out unwanted possessions, 24 per cent said they wouldn't be looking ...

With the bank holiday this weekend (27.08.12), many people will be thinking about tackling those DIY projects they've had at the back of their minds for months. Female First caught ...

The poll, which was commissioned by online department store Very.co.uk, found that Brits undertake a series of 'rituals' to get acquainted with their house. These include buying new furniture, being ...

Perhaps it is due to the community spirit that was widely felt during the Olympics, but a new survey has revealed that eight out of ten of us would personally ...

Coffee machines and 3D televisions also made the list of items that people own when they've made it.  The idea of a status symbol is nothing new: in the 1980s, people ...

No proper lady should be without a boudoir - the place where she gets herself ready and beautiful. Boudoirs aren't included in many houses anymore, and most of their functions ...

Whilst you may not be able to afford to completely decorate your bedroom every time you need a boost, take the opportunity of this Bank holiday weekend to give your ...