http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/ Get all the latest Homeandgarden news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Sun, 8 Nov 2009 06:48:19 +0000 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/femalefirst.png http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/ As the ghosts and ghouls come out to play this Halloween and the doorbell chimes non-stop with endless ‘trick-or-treaters’, make sure you follow these top tips for a super spooky Halloween night!* Creepy costumes for little critters! - Plenty of fun can be had with just some coloured card. Get creative and make witches’ hats, cat ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Halloween+tips-729.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Halloween+tips-729.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:56:21 +0100 Homeandgarden Don’t hide inside, just because summer has passed and the colder months are here. That’s the message from the RSPB, urging everyone to get outside and get active now to help garden wildlife all through the winter.   The RSPB’s Feed The Birds Day this year falls on 24th October. It’s a gentle reminder that garden wildlif... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Garden+Birds-728.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Garden+Birds-728.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:23:31 +0100 Homeandgarden Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person per day.Kate Humble (presenter of Spring Watch and Autumn Watch) is fronting Defra's Water Saving Campaign, challenging the public to... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Britain+Are+Water+Wasters-727.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Britain+Are+Water+Wasters-727.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:04:15 +0100 Homeandgarden Next time you’re feeling a little down in the dumps, why not spruce up the house to inject some happiness into your life?  That’s right, research released by the UK’s leading household towel, Plenty, has revealed that almost 90% of people’s happiness is affected by the cleanliness of their home.Of the people surveyed, 7... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Cleaning+Makes+Us+Happy-726.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Cleaning+Makes+Us+Happy-726.html Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:59:58 +0100 Homeandgarden The UK’s number one appliance brand, Hotpoint, has conducted national research into how we feel about our homes. In the current economic climate, with people ‘improving, not moving’, Hotpoint has got to the bottom of how we Brits really view our interior design skills. As a result, Hotpoint has launched a campaign with inter... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Embarrassing+Homes-725.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Embarrassing+Homes-725.html Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:34:18 +0100 Homeandgarden Some eighty five per cent of Brits have considered, or could be persuaded, to move abroad permanently as a direct result of the economic downturn, according to a survey undertaken by Immigration New Zealand. The survey also revealed that more than forty percent of us believe that the UK is one of the worst affected countries by the credit crunch, w... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/New+Zealand-724.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/New+Zealand-724.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:30:04 +0100 Homeandgarden A new fear is gripping the nation as 4.1 million Brits admit they are expecting their homes will be broken-into in 2009, so says latest figures from home insurer, MORE TH>N.The new panic-pandemic adds to the country¹s list of woes, already spiralling with worries of economic meltdown, redundancy and swine flu.Shocking figures reveal that al... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Security-723.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Security-723.html Tue, 19 May 2009 15:12:33 +0100 Homeandgarden According to research by Sheilas’ Wheels home insurance, the credit crunch has caused nearly a third (32%) of Brits polled to increase the amount of time and money they spend on personal grooming or beauty treatments at home, rather than splashing out at professional salons or beauticians. In fact, one in five (22 per cent) of those questione... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Beauty-722.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Beauty-722.html Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:27:32 +0100 Homeandgarden If your man just happens to be good with his hands, (we’re talking plumbing here) then you should cling onto him girls because, according to new research, labourers are the most romantically sought after men in the UK.The days of the metrosexual are over; it’s now all about the retrosexual – the man who can. Because a survey ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/The+Rise+Of+The+Retrosexual+and+DIY+Resurgence-721.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/The+Rise+Of+The+Retrosexual+and+DIY+Resurgence-721.html Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:40:33 +0100 Homeandgarden More than nine in ten Brits don’t rate their DIY and home improvement skills highly, according to a new survey.  In fact, one in ten describe their DIY skills to be ‘extremely poor’. Easter is a very popular time for making home improvements. However those preparing to undertake DIY should take heed: be well prepared and... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/9+in+10+Brits+Doubt+Their+DIY+Skills-720.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/9+in+10+Brits+Doubt+Their+DIY+Skills-720.html Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:57:35 +0100 Homeandgarden Whatever happened to the good old British chats over the garden fence? According to a new survey out today, more than six in ten (67%) of us believe that having nice neighbours is the key to a happy home. Yet when it comes to making 'home improvements', one of the first things many of us would change is 'them next door' - with 18% ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Home-719.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Home-719.html Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:44:29 +0100 Homeandgarden Spring has arrived at last! It is the time of year when we should all brush out the old and sweep in a new lease of life for us. Remember our homes are a reflection of our lives if your home is cluttered your life is probably cluttered too. If you take time to clear what is no longer needed in your home, car and personal surroundings, the same will... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Tayo+Irvine+Hendrix-718.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Tayo+Irvine+Hendrix-718.html Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:11:20 +0100 Homeandgarden UK home wares website to freshen up British homesLeading interior design and home wares website, mydeco.com, today announced world-first plans to launch a range of perfumed wallpaper, with a scent that is guaranteed to freshen your home for at least eight years. The revolutionary new wallpapers, called "Aromatic Home", use cutting-edge olfactory te... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Home-717.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Home-717.html Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:54:34 +0100 Homeandgarden Households across the UK could be making up to a whopping £38 billion a year, just by storing excess clutter to rent out a room. That equates to over £3 billion a month based on average rental incomes across the UK. It could mean an extra personal income of as much as £320 a month or £3,840 a year per household! It’s t... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Home+and+Garden-716.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Home+and+Garden-716.html Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:37:11 +0000 Homeandgarden A new survey has found that Kate Winslet would be the nation's favourite housemate, followed by Cheryl Cole, while Victoria Beckham nad Amy Winehouse come bottom of the pile.The survey also found that if UK households took advantage of the spare rooms, clearing out clutter and renting them out, they could make a huge £38 billion a year. That ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Kate+Winslet-715.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Kate+Winslet-715.html Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:05:00 +0000 Homeandgarden VIDEO STORY: Sarah Beeny and the Birth of the ‘Unplandlord'The impact of the recession on the housing market has been well documented, but now the rental market is being hit as well.New stats from Gumtree.com show that rental prices in the UK dropped dramatically in the last quarter, by as much as 6% in some areas, as the knock-on effect of f... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Home-714.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Home-714.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:34:05 +0000 Homeandgarden The grim reality of unethical puppy trafficking will be exposed in BBC One’s Rogue Traders this Thursday, which goes undercover with RSPCA officers to reveal the shocking truth behind this lucrative market.The broadcast comes as new Consumer Direct figures reveal the number of complaints related to animal and pet purchases have almost doubled... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Puppy-713.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Puppy-713.html Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:16:34 +0000 Homeandgarden Scorching hair straighteners are causing havoc in the home with women burning their carpets in the quest for a perfect barnet.High street insurance retailer Swinton is warning people of the dangers of hair straighteners after it revealed a hair raising 16% increase in the number of home insurance claims for burnt carpets due to straightening irons.... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Insurance-712.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Insurance-712.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:01:24 +0000 Homeandgarden Decorating the house can help beat the winter blues- but what does your colour choice say about you? A New Year means a new start - a time to put the colour back in our cheeks, and our lives. That could mean giving our health or careers a proverbial lick of paint or, in many cases, giving our homes an actual one. Brightening the house can be an eff... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Houseproud+Brits+Show+Their+True+Colours-711.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/Houseproud+Brits+Show+Their+True+Colours-711.html Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:36:51 +0000 Homeandgarden We’ve all seen the ‘world’s funniest pets’ programmes, where a cat falls off of the couch, or a dog jumps into the conservatory window. And yes, we laugh unapologetically most of the time. But more often than not, it’s the lazy overweight animals that are put up to scrutiny and ridicule. But that’s not going to be your pet is it? According to Petpl... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/A+New+Years+resolution+for+your+pets-710.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/homeandgarden/A+New+Years+resolution+for+your+pets-710.html Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:30:00 +0000 Homeandgarden