While flat pack homes are already some of the most energy efficient types of housing on the market, homeowners can still do more to ensure maximum efficiency. The benefits of achieving the greatest energy efficiency possible are both financial and social: you can save...
In the past, people would downsize their home once the children grew up and moved out. Today, home owners are choosing to downsize for a variety of additional reasons. For example, downsizing can also offer a less cluttered and minimalist lifestyle, saving money and...
Has the start of 2019 got you thinking about making some changes to your home? Whether you've got a dripping tap that you're determined to fix or a room that needs wiring, you're probably wondering whether you should take the DIY road or hire a professional....
Are you looking for quality stoneworks in London? Then look no further than the experts themselves, Granite and Marble International. This specialist company rose from the passion of two brothers, whose backgrounds in construction and interiors helped them develop a...
So, you have finally got the money saved up, you know what your home is worth and the market is good. You are ready to start searching for that plot of land where you are going to build your dream home, your forever home and that one place in the world that will...
When you move to a new home, or even if you want to give for example your living room a make-over, photos are a great way to personalize a wall in a room. Photos from travels you took or family photos make for great decorations in your house. Before digital cameras...
Tell-Tale Signs That Timber Decay Is Taking Place One of the problems with living in an older property is the likelihood of structural disrepair. Spotting and treating rot is essential to keep your framework intact. Older properties have space, character and so much...
The living room is where we relax, socialise and enjoy the occasional TV dinner. This is where we like to show off our favourite art, photography and décor, and often spend a lot of time looking across the room, be it at a television or towards friends and family. We...
The first commercial natural pools appeared several decades ago as a trend in the UK and Europe. They have gradually gained popularity since then, with homeowners and businesses choosing natural swimming pools over conventional chlorinated versions for a number of...
Beauty businesses come in all shapes and sizes - some are loaded with multiple stations, others have many locations, and some are mobile or at home businesses. Each of them has its own requirements needed in order to function at full capacity, but when it comes to an...
How yoga can improve your sleep It's well-known that sleep disorders affect over a third of the population – and its health implications are equally shocking. If you feel like you’ve been to every type of practitioner and still can’t drift off after counting all those...
First-time home buyers face a number of hurdles and yet, the effort is well worth the ultimate reward. Considering all of the challenges that need to be met, the most important obviously involves securing the required financing to make a purchase and to be approved...
When you have the chance to choose between city and country living, it can be hard to know what to do. The decision will be down to your deep internalised preferences, but also your financial realities and the region of Britain you live in. The quiet life vs. the...
As the cooler days of winter start to gather, families across the UK will be bracing themselves for the largest energy bills of the year. Following the recent newspaper articles and TV documentaries about the rapidly changing global climate and the finite supplies of...
A band saw is one of the most versatile tools that you can use around the home, and it might provide you with a chance to cut out beautiful shapes, measure all the cuts that must be made, and take complete control of your product. There are many people who will find...
Are you faced with the choice to ‘move or improve’ to get the extra living space you need in your home? Whether you have a growing family or want to incorporate a home office or media room in your house, a loft conversion is one of the most popular ways to increase...
There is currently a huge demand for rental property in the UK and rents are rising across the country. It is the perfect time to invest in buy to let property and landlords can look forward to significant yields as well as potential capital appreciation in the...
If you are carrying out any kind of DIY around the house you need to ensure that you are doing it safely. This kind of work always puts you at risk of a variety of injuries whether it comes from working at height, electric shocks or hidden dangers in tiny dust...
Whether you're moving into student digs for college, renting your first apartment or leaving the nest for good, learning a few basic DIY tricks can help you feel empowered and save you a bundle of much-needed cash in the process. Here are some great projects for...
Party Wall Agreements Preserve Harmony with the Neighbours Receiving a Party Wall Notice through the letter box can come as a surprise. It is usually little more than a formality, but the important thing is not to ignore it. If your neighbours are planning certain...