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5 December 2015

A very British winter

-  The energy supplier has reviewed statistics from previous years to ensure the UK is fully prepared this winter and for any cold snaps to come, there are also some ...
3 December 2015

Sleep expert shares its tips on getting your spare room ready for Christmas guests

Christmas is coming and so are the guests, so we're all frantically getting the house ready to accommodate this festive season. The good news is there's no need to dust ...
2 December 2015

Top tips for a perfect Christmas tree

Between six and eight million real Christmas trees are sold in the UK every year, and for many people, buying a Christmas tree kicks off the start of the festive ...
26 November 2015

Is your home at risk this Christmas?

As 90% of Brits admit to decorating their home and garden in the next few weeks, less than a quarter (23%) would consider the impact this might have on the ...
12 November 2015

How clean is your bathroom?

-  The combination of warmth, moisture and poor ventilation can potentially result in many bathrooms becoming a breeding ground for mould, mildew and bacteria. Typical bathroom germy hot spots include: The Toilet ...
3 October 2015

Give your home a ‘healthover’ this Autumn

Whether you love it or hate it, cleaning is a fact of life, no matter how much you loathe getting out the marigolds and scrubbing the floors, we bet you ...
30 September 2015

Top three tips when buying a puppy

Eukanuba Discover Dogs hosts event to tackle the problem of buying pups on a whim. Dog lovers gathered at the Kennel Club for a speed-dating pop-up to find their perfect ...

17 September 2015

Upcycling best practice

By Angela Noghani, Interiors Expert at Ideal World TV Creating a shabby chic look in your home can be costly if you start investing in new furniture. However, 'up-cycling' old ...

16 September 2015

Bring London Fashion Week trends to the bedroom

Create an on trend living space which Kate Moss would be proud of. From catwalk to home interiors, September is the perfect time to bring the runway style to your ...
15 September 2015

How to make the most out of your property viewing

Although extremely exciting, buying a property can be a daunting process, particularly when taking the initial steps and first viewing houses. There will be a vast amount to take in ...

7 September 2015

Selling tips: How to make the most of your listings

This September marks eBay's 20th birthday. The online marketplace has grown from a software programmer's hobby into a global shopping destination. These seller businesses range from micro-businesses to multi-million ...

2 September 2015

Top tips for moving house as it's revealed 1 in 5 live out of boxes for more than a month

After a rainy August Bank Holiday, new research from British Gas marking the busiest time of the year for moving home has been released, revealing that 19% of UK adults ...
24 August 2015

To B&B or not to B&B?

Forget the doilies, nets and crinoline lamps of yesteryear, the B&B is enjoying a renaissance in 2015 thanks to a combination of soaring staycation figures, the popularity of hit TV ...

17 August 2015

Give your bedroom a summer colour makeover!

Summer is the perfect time to start thinking about freshening up your décor and giving your bedroom a bit of a makeover. A lick of paint, new room layout or ...

6 August 2015

We’re all going on a Summer Holi-DIY

Forget spending a fortune on a villa in the sun, many of us are spending cash on 'making our homes our castles' this summer. Research from online marketplace eBay.co.uk shows ...

23 July 2015

How to update your bathroom on a budget

Whether you've been inspired by a stylish hotel bathroom or a modern restaurant's loo, the bathroom you've been dreaming of can be a reality! Here are a few simple tips ...

23 July 2015

2 tonne replica of tower bridge made of batteries to encourage the UK to recycle

The Gadget Show's Pollyanna Woodward has come up with her top nine facts on batteries in a bid to get more people to recycle theirs. Now the school holidays are ...

2 July 2015

Tips to keep your dog cool in the summer

During the current heat wave it is extremely important that all animals are kept cool to prevent discomfort and serious health problems. Antoine Chabassol at Pawsomebox, a gift box subscription ...

3 June 2015

10 DIY hacks all women should know

By Joseph Beeby, DIY Guru and Handyman Operations Manager at Handy ( www.handy.com ), the UK's fastest-growing provider of on-demand cleaning and DIY experts. Refurbish your furniture. If you're bored of that ...

2 June 2015

How to reduce the spread of bacteria in your kitchen

-  There are over one million cases of food poisoning a year in the UK and it is commonly assumed that most incidents arise from eating out at restaurants. However, ...

2 June 2015

88% Would reconsider buying a house if the garden wasn't right

Gardens are playing an huge role when it comes to buying a house with a whopping 88% revealing they would rethink buying a property if the outside space wasn't quite ...
22 May 2015

Top 5 tips for thinking outside your creative comfort zone

Homebase has undertaken research on the nation's varying degrees of confidence when it comes to taking style risks in the home. It turns out that not everyone shies away from ...
22 May 2015

Minimising your carbon footprint when moving house

By Chloe Hashemi Being eco-friendly is something that many people endeavour to incorporate into every aspect of their life. With moving house being widely regarded as one of the most stressful ...
20 May 2015

Ten top tips to give your home a ‘hygiene healthover’

New research has revealed a third of Brits give their home an extra deep clean during spring. As the days get warmer and lighter, over 50% say that having a ...