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10 Gardening Jobs for August
As we settle into summer, gardeners are being given a list of the most important jobs to do in August....
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Posted 17/6/2022
More than a third of homeowners have risked their safety by carrying out a DIY task that should have been done by a professional
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Posted 28/2/2022
Our Favourite Pancake Toppings!
Pancake Day is tomorrow (Tuesday 1st March) and with 117 million of us eager to get involved we are planning the pe...
Posted 6/12/2025
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Posted 15/9/2021
Indoor Gardening: The Secrets Nobody Tells You About Houseplants
Here are five great reasons why houseplants should be a permanent part of every home.
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Posted 15/2/2021
We Review: Coffee Logs for Your Wood Burner!
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Posted 27/1/2021
The Top 30 World Records You Can Break At Home
Lockdown boredom has seen many of us learning languages, instruments or cooking skills, but what if you could spend...
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Posted 16/10/2020
Fake It With Flowers - Artificial Flowers and Foliage
The initial expense of real flowers can seem quite off-putting when prices can go all the way up into their hundred...
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Posted 14/10/2020
The UK’s Five Most Common DIY Questions Answered
Google searches for ‘DIY’ hit a 16-year high during lockdown, with many Brits using their extra time indoors to...
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Posted 18/9/2020
Let There Be Light!
We’ve been spending more time than ever at home, which for many of us is set to continue in the ‘new normal'. Y...
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Posted 17/8/2020
CBD: The Wonder Tonic to Keep Us Looking & Feeling Good?
There still abounds some confusion over what exactly CBD products are, what they can do and whether in fact they’...
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Posted 28/7/2020
12 Steps to A Garden or Outdoor Space You’ll Love
When you're planning a new garden design, it's difficult to know where to start. From hard landscaping to choosing...
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Posted 13/7/2020
Making A New House Feel Like Home
A house is more than just a building you sleep and eat in. It should be a sanctuary that makes you feel welcome and...
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Posted 30/6/2020
7 Ways Plants Can Relax Your Mind
Houseplants should be integrated in your house to create mindfulness. An environmentally rich addition to you house...
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Posted 26/6/2020
Budget Home Improvements That Sell Your Home
The government has now reopened the housing market, allowing people to view potential properties and relocate, as l...
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Posted 17/6/2020
Lockdown Has Turned Britain into Nation of 'Curtain Twitchers'
Britain has been transformed into a nation of nosy neighbours after being stuck at home during lockdown....
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Posted 10/6/2020
Survive Quarantine By Bringing Nature Indoors
Self-isolation can be an agonising process, as countless people have already attested, but it is essential in keepi...
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Posted 2/6/2020
Top Tips to Banish BBQ Spills & Stains
With BBQ season upon us, Brits will be dusting off their tongs and selecting the best cuts of meat. However, BBQ's...
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Posted 11/5/2020
Post-Covid Migration from Cities to Countryside
It has been reported by many that the effects of COVID-19 will no doubt be felt for years to come and the life we h...
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Posted 28/4/2020
Gtech Cordless Lawnmower: Making Light Work of your Lawn
It’s National Gardening Week until 3rd May and let’s face it, there’s been no better time when we’re all co...
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Posted 22/4/2020
Our Pick of the Best Lockdown Gadgets
Lockdown is a fraught time when most of us will not only be working from home for possibly the first time ever but...
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Posted 22/4/2020
How to Soundproof Your Home During Lockdown
With everyone starting to adjust staying at home, being stuck in the flat all day has probably made many notices no...
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Posted 15/4/2020
Top Lockdown Gadgets to Help You Stay Sane!
To help you in your home and work life during lockdown, here’s our first three reviews of the best gadgets around...
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Posted 9/4/2020
The Best Houseplants to Buy Based on YOUR Zodiac Sign!
Houseplants are a wonderful thing. They can bring life to your living space and improve your physical and mental he...
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Posted 20/3/2020
Healing Crystals for Your Home
Semiprecious stones and crystals have been used in healing for thousands of years. Skip to 2020 and they’ve never...
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Posted 18/3/2020
Corona Virus: Media Photos of Empty Supermarket Shelves Causes MORE Panic Buying
Research from University of Edinburgh Business School and the University of Southampton has found that photographs...
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Posted 10/3/2020
Tips to Ensure Cold Doesn't Affect Your Home
Meteorological winter may be over, but the cold is here to stay – for a little while longer anyway. With the weat...
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Posted 3/3/2020
The DIY Jobs That Could Save Thousands of Pounds
Leading tradesperson comparison site, HaMuch.com, has revealed eight pretty simple DIY and trade jobs that will not...
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Posted 19/2/2020
5 Home Improvements to Improve Your Mental Health
With an estimated one in six people experiencing common mental health problems like depression or anxiety every day...
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Posted 10/2/2020
Tips For Ensuring The Cold Doesn’t Affect Your Home
During the current February cold snap, many Britons may be wondering how best to protect their homes and their bodi...
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Posted 28/1/2020
We're Turning into a Nation of Couch Potatoes!
BRITS are no longer a nation up for a night out, as new research has revealed many of us would love nothing more th...
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Posted 23/1/2020
Nine in 10 Brits Are Self-confessed ‘Control Freaks’ At Home.
Research of 2,000 adults found they feel uneasy if they're not in charge of key aspects of their home - including t...
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Posted 21/1/2020
Get The Look: Inject 1920s Glamour into Your 2020 Home
As we usher in the new decade, many are looking at ways to bring their home up to date with the latest looks and tr...
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Posted 17/1/2020
5 Storage Ideas For Your Home Office By Leading Interior Experts
Home office storage is key to having a neat and functional workspace that we feel comfortable working in. As well a...
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Posted 17/1/2020
Millions Complain There's No Community Spirit Where They Live
Millions of Brits don’t consider their neighbours to be friends - and wouldn’t dream of popping in to say hello...
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Posted 17/1/2020
Let A Dehumidifier Take Away The Winter Laundry Drying Blues
There's no doubt about it, winter causes problems for people who like to hang their clothes out to dry, but as John...
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Posted 17/12/2019
Christmas Traditions Making A Comeback
With Christmas only days away, it’s exciting to look at which forgotten trends are making a comeback this year. I...
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Posted 12/12/2019
Interior Trend Predictions For 2020
With 2020 fast approaching, the interior design specialists at www.Hillarys.co.uk have looked at current trends, pa...
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Posted 11/12/2019
Majority of Brits Put Off Oven Clean Till After Christmas!
A growing number of cost-conscious householders are waiting until the culinary carnage of Christmas is over before...
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Posted 5/12/2019
Under-pressure Home Owners to Spend £1.5Billion to Impress Christmas Guests
British homeowners are set to spend a staggering £1.5bn preparing their home for Christmas guests as more than hal...
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Posted 26/11/2019
How to Banish Condensation - Top Tips from Expert
Damp, condensation and mould can be a nightmare for homeowners when the rain arrives, leaving walls wet and windows...
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Posted 14/11/2019
Millions Getting Ready For Christmas By Doing DIY
A study has revealed that before they even think about getting the festive decorations down from the loft, many peo...
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Posted 13/11/2019
How Can You Be More Efficient With The Space In Your Kitchen?
The kitchen is the most important room in the house for a lot of people. It’s not just a place where you cook and...
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Posted 7/11/2019
How To Choose The Right Rug For Your Space
Selecting furniture for your home can be a difficult task, especially committing to large or statement piece, which...
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Posted 25/10/2019
6 Reasons You Should Have A Garden Shed
An outdoor shed can have many purposes, and there are many reasons to consider adding one to your garden, or if you...
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Posted 22/10/2019
Why Your Home Needs Bigger Windows
Replacing your windows is a big job, it can be costly, but there are several reasons to do it. You might want to re...
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Posted 16/10/2019
How To Make Rooms Appear Larger
Whether you own a Victorian townhouse with ceiling-high windows or a stylish city-dwellers apartment with compact r...
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Posted 15/10/2019
7 Ways Your home Could Be Making You Ill This Winter
There are many illnesses already doing the rounds, and as we edge ever closer to winter where the number of coughs...
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Posted 14/10/2019
We Love: This Amazing 'Colour Reader'!
Most of us have wandered past a door or wall and had a sudden brainwave that that would be the perfect colour for o...
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Posted 10/10/2019
Can You Spot The Signs That No one is At Home and Foil the Burglars?
This mind-bending puzzle is the latest brainteaser to sweep the internet, but can you pick out the 11 clues that th...
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Posted 4/10/2019
Sectioning Out A Large Garden
Some of us have small gardens, some of us have a moderate amount of area out there, and some of us are blessed with...
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Posted 2/10/2019
8,400 Candle Fires Reported Annually
In the last 10 years, 8,400 fires were caused by candles In the last 10 years, 87 fires caused fatalities with the...
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Posted 23/9/2019
Repairing Your Garage, Step By Step
A garage is one of the most unique rooms in your house. It’s a place where you can park your car, but also set up...
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Posted 20/9/2019
How Do You Get Started On An Overgrown Garden?
We’re all guilty of it: allowing our gardens to grow out of control, and then tearing out hair out at the prospec...
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Posted 20/9/2019
Four Steps to Moving Home
Moving home is an exciting time, and we want to help you to ensure that it is also a seamless process. Here, we tal...
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Posted 17/9/2019
The Perks Of An Electric Car...
The automotive industry has seen a change in tide over the last few years. Where the global trends were once focuse...
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Posted 9/9/2019
Gtech Triumphs Once Again With Its Garden Trimmers!
Here at Home UK Magazine, we've become enthusiasts of the (cordless) home and garden appliance maker Gtech. For one...
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Posted 6/9/2019
Improving Your Home Using Only Second Hand Items In 'Second Hand September'
With Oxfam’s Second Hand September taking over, you might have started thinking about how you can be less wastefu...
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Posted 6/9/2019
Home Gifts To Surprise Your Parent With
When our parents start to age, they tend to take great pride in their home. This is the place they have decided to...
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Posted 2/9/2019
The Average First Time Buyer: 1960s Compared to 2019
Despite being dubbed ‘Generation Rent’, there are still millions of people gearing up to buy their first home i...
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Posted 28/8/2019
External Home Features That Should Not Be Ignored
Most homeowners come to accept that the relationship with their property does not start and end with what’s insid...
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Posted 27/8/2019
Our Room by Room Guide to Giving Your Home a Fragrance Makeover
It’s true - many of us are guilty of ignoring how our home smells or simply placing gifted candles and diffusers...
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Posted 21/8/2019
Six MONTHS Is The Time It Takes to Buy A Home
It’s official – it takes six months and 24 days to buy a home, according to research.
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Posted 20/8/2019
Tip Tip Hooray! Improve, don’t move as a quarter of Brits plan a DIY bank holiday weekend
New research from E.ON reveals that a quarter (26%) of Brits will renovate or make repairs to their home this Augus...
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Posted 15/8/2019
Dwindling Number of Us Believe Community Spirit 'Alive and Well'
Less than a quarter of Brits believe that the nation’s sense of community is alive and well, research has reveale...
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Posted 6/8/2019
Simple Ways To Achieve A Sleep-Friendly Bedroom
We all need to get our beauty sleep - we wouldn't look or feel our best without it - so to ensure we do get the req...
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Posted 5/8/2019
Best Ways To Add Finishing Touches To Your Garden Project
Those who have just completed any garden renovation or small project will know that the work doesn’t end as soon...
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Posted 29/7/2019
Adding a Little Luxury to Your Home
You may think that giving your home that high-end look comes with the same high-end prices. After all, adding a lit...
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Posted 29/7/2019
3 Things To Remember When Designing Your Own Kitchen
As we all know, the kitchen can often be a central part of the home. It is certainly a part that you probably want...
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Posted 29/7/2019
Solving The Problem Of A Small Home
It’s no secret that homes have been shrinking over the last few decades. In the past, even the most humble of hom...
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Posted 5/7/2019
3 Things To Consider When Moving Long Distance
Moving house is always going to be a stressful time, even if you’re only moving around the corner. But if you’r...
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Posted 28/6/2019
On Trend Interior Design To Jazz-Up Your Pad
Every year, the budding interior designer in you may wonder just what this season's trends have in store for your h...
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Posted 25/6/2019
Stock Up On Firewood Before Summer Is Out...
While we don’t want to think about winter right now, you can make your winter much more bearable by planning in a...
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Posted 17/6/2019
3 Changes To Make To Your Home Exterior Before You Sell It
When you’re selling your home, it’s important that you make a good first impression. The interior of the home i...
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Posted 14/6/2019
Top 6 Plastic Water Bottle Alternatives
The tide has finally turned on plastic water bottles. Gone are the days when you could walk into the office or the...
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Posted 3/6/2019
Top Trends in Wood Flooring
When we talk about trends in flooring, it’s with a different focus than say clothing trends, where a trend may ch...
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Posted 31/5/2019
Home Shame: 1 In 4 Britons Feel Uncomfortable Inviting Others Into Their Properties Out Of Embarrassment
A new study has found that almost one quarter of Britons feel nervous at the prospect of inviting friends, family o...
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Posted 20/5/2019
UK Has 15 Million 'Smart' Homes
There are now 15 million ‘smart homes’ in Britain, it has emerged.
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Posted 10/5/2019
How To Create Your Own Cinema At Home
Taking a trip to the cinema isn’t anywhere near as cheap as it used to be, especially if you’re bringing the wh...
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Posted 9/5/2019
3 Benefits of Traditional Wood Features in a Home
Here’s a thought experiment: you’re moving into a new home that is completely unfurnished, and you have to buy...
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Posted 7/5/2019
How The Pros Survive A Major Renovation Project
If you’re planning on ripping out your kitchen or completely reworking your living room, it can cause disruption....
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Posted 26/4/2019
Dr Linda’s 10 Secrets to Managing Family Life
Home should be a haven after a tough day at the office or long day at school but according to the Happy Home Study...
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Posted 23/4/2019
Who's Ready For Some Summer Fun?
Do you feel like we’re already having little glimpses of summer at the minute? Now is the perfect time to get you...
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Posted 18/4/2019
Revealed: Which Parts Of The Home We Never Clean
Cleaning is essential for maintaining a safe and hygienic living environment. Despite this, many do not find the pr...
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Posted 15/4/2019
Cleaning Is Good For Mental Health, Says Study
Brand new research has revealed that two fifths of Britons say they now clean more thanks to online influencers, wi...
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Posted 2/4/2019
We Love: Chocolate!
Who can resist the indulgence of chocolate? This year, our craving for cocoa, is being satisfied earlier than ever...
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Posted 2/4/2019
We Love: New Baby Girl Hamper
Your family or a friend has just welcomed a gorgeous new baby boy or girl into their lives, and you're struggling f...
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Posted 1/4/2019
Landscape Mulch: Types And Benefits
Mulch provides vast benefits to any individual who has a garden containing some form of plants, flowers, and alike....
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Posted 1/4/2019
The Positive Benefits Of Gardening To Your Health
If you ever wanted an excuse to spend more time in the garden, or if you are in need of a proverbial kick up the ba...
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Posted 1/4/2019
6 Things People Forget When Moving House
Although moving house is an incredibly exciting experience, it can also be one of the most stressful things that yo...
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Posted 28/3/2019
Stop Worrying - Upgrading Your Home Is Easier Than You Think
Whether you’re just moving into your new house, or whether you’ve been cosy and settled in there for years, one...
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Posted 27/3/2019
The Most Hated Household Smells Revealed
New research has revealed that the wiffiest, and most reviled, smells do indeed emanate from the smallest room in t...
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Posted 26/3/2019
Pledge to Protect & Preserve National Parks Renewed by Original Campaigners 70 years On
Seventy years after an Act of Parliament was passed creating National Parks in the UK, five of the original campaig...
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Posted 26/3/2019
Is There a Timebomb in our Tap Water?
A new study carried out by the University of Exeter and Plymouth Marine Laboratory has found that microplastics are...
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Posted 20/3/2019
Happiness is the Most Important Goal of Human Existence..
Today marks the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness. It recognises happiness as a “fundamental human...
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Posted 12/3/2019
V4 Wood Flooring Steps Into New Market
V4 Wood Flooring has stepped into a new market with its first-ever range of laminate flooring.
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Posted 22/2/2019
Tips For Running A More Sustainable Home And Lifestyle
We’d all like to be a little greener and help the environment, right? But it can be hard to know where to start....
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Posted 21/2/2019
Common DIY Mistakes to Avoid
Carrying out tasks you’re capable of completing yourself in your free time can save you a substantial amount of m...
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Posted 18/2/2019
The Cost Of Clumsiness: Average Briton Replaces Over £1k Worth Of Broken Items Each Year
Brand new research has revealed that the average British household spent around £1,090 replacing home furnishings,...
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Posted 14/2/2019
Shared Living Households Could Reach 1.2m By 2027
Since 1992, Single White Female has made the thought of a room share a little terrifying on the off chance you migh...
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Posted 12/2/2019
Collecting Wood Could Make You a Criminal!
Storm Erik has left parks, roads and train lines strewn with fallen branches and even whole trees blocking our path...
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Posted 7/2/2019
Top Energy-saving Home Improvements
Replacing the roof, upgrading to a modern boiler, installing cavity wall insulation and getting a smart meter are a...
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Posted 24/1/2019
Brits Caught Unaware as Temperatures Plummet
Almost half (47 per cent) of people in the UK have been caught unaware by the recent plummeting temperatures, accor...
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Posted 24/1/2019
UK Youngsters Most 'Neighbourly', Study Finds
New research from People’s Postcode Lottery reveals that over 50% of Brits want to build real-life relationships...
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Posted 16/1/2019
1 in 9 People Have Contacted Estate Agents To Snoop on Neighbours' Homes
A new study has revealed that, 1 in 9 British homeowners have contacted an estate agent to find out more about a ne...
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Posted 3/1/2019
The Benefits of Living Alone...
Although times aren’t like they used to be, and nowadays people are spending time living on their own before movi...
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Posted 17/12/2018
Affordable Ways To Improve The Look Of Your Garden
The garden is one of the most important parts of the home. As long as you are happy with how it looks, it’s likel...
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Posted 7/12/2018
Scourge of Festive Veg Causing Spike in Christmas Call-outs for Tradespeople
From Brussel Sprouts blocking sinks to red-wine stained carpets and furniture, tradesmen at www.hamuch.com have rev...
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Posted 4/12/2018
Consumers Being Left in the Dark Over EU Light Switch Off
Many consumers are being left in the dark weeks after the phasing out of halogen lightbulbs...
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Posted 28/11/2018
Review: Mirror Mirror on the Wall...
We're not actually reviewing a wall-mounted mirror, but something that's still gorgeous and very useable. It's a co...
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Posted 28/11/2018
Review: Gift Box for a Stocking Filler
Little Trinket from Noble Isle is a heaven sent (or, should that be 'scent'?) Christmas stocking filler....
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Posted 27/11/2018
12 Brilliant Festive House Cleaning Hacks
Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year, but it can also present a minefield of festive household dilemmas. H...
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Posted 27/11/2018
Six in 10 Parents Already Suffering from 'Christmas Stress'
Six in 10 parents are suffering from 'Christmas stress' - as they try to find original places to hide gifts to keep...
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Posted 23/11/2018
The Perfect Night In?
The recipe for a perfect night in includes dinner at 6:48pm, two hours in front of the TV and bed by 10:45pm, accor...
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Posted 23/11/2018
REVIEW: The Perfect Stocking Filler - NOW TV Smart Stick
The Now TV Smart Stick is still one of the easiest ways to get the most out of your TV, and it's the best way to ac...
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Posted 23/11/2018
REVIEW: New Elevation Collection by Yankee Candle
Styled with a unique and contemporary square-shaped silhouette, the Yankee Candle Elevation Collection with Platfor...
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Posted 21/11/2018
£123 - The Price Exhausted Mothers Would Pay for a Single Good Night's Sleep!
SOME say it’s priceless but, today, exhausted mums have put a figure on what they believe a good night’s sleep...
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Posted 14/11/2018
REVIEW: Oderase, Fragrance-Free Air Freshener
Oderase is a revolutionary fragrance-free, odour erasing bathroom spray.
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Posted 12/11/2018
The Biggest Garden Trends for 2019
With 2018 drawing to a close, now is the perfect time to take a look at the trends set to liven up our gardens next...
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Posted 1/11/2018
Time-Poor Brits Could Save At Least Fortnight a Year by Hiring Help
The average householder could free up at least two weeks, or 336 hours, per year by hiring someone else to do their...
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Posted 31/10/2018
Millennials - Inspired by Insta-trends - are 'Cleanest'
Millennials are increasingly embracing housework thanks to Instagram cleaning sensation, Mrs Hinch.
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Posted 29/10/2018
The Rise of the ‘Jack of All Trades’, and Master of None
Skilled tradesmen are increasingly having to step in to repair botched jobs by ‘Jacks of all Trades’, as leaks...
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Posted 25/10/2018
Solar Panel Feed-in Tariff Deadline Looms
Homeowners considering switching to solar panel systems should do it now before a cut-off point next year that coul...
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Posted 22/10/2018
Improving Your Home's Energy Rating Can Raise Its Value By Almost £25,000
MoneySuperMarket reveals the effect of energy ratings on property prices around the UK...
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Posted 11/10/2018
Is Your House Secretly Killing You?
Most people feel safe in their own home, but did you know that your bedroom and kitchen could actually be killing y...
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Posted 4/10/2018
Is There A Backlash Against New Builds?
It's out with the new, and in with the old, as the Great British public reveal their true feelings about new homes...
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Posted 4/10/2018
Getting the Right Charge Points for Electric Vehicles
It doesn’t seem long since electric vehicles (EVs) were simply an environmentalist’s dream. Now sales of EVs a...
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Posted 27/9/2018
Product Review: Probably the Most Perfect Kitchen Roll
We're reviewing the wonderfully absorbent and super large kitchen roll from the folks over at Regina....
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Posted 27/9/2018
The Rise of the 'Outroom' in UK Homes
An ‘outroom’ is the new must-have property feature as the hottest summer on record saw Britons enjoying their g...
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Posted 26/9/2018
4 Easy Christmas Gifts For People That Are Difficult To Buy For
It’s that time of year again! Murmurs of Christmas have started, and now is the time to buy gifts for all those y...
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Posted 20/9/2018
How to Spend Wisely on Home Furniture
Every home requires the right furniture because the furniture items you choose will dictate how you use your home a...
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Posted 20/9/2018
Get Your Chimney and Stove Winter-Ready
Get your home winter-ready this autumn with these handy cleaning and maintenance tips.
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Posted 19/9/2018
Cool Country Décor Ideas That Will Look Amazing in Your Home
Country style living might not be your thing, but the warm country-style décor brings with the right accents might...
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Posted 18/9/2018
Learn To Love Your Garden More
Let’s start by saying that not everyone is born with a green thumb, and that’s okay because just because you ar...
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Posted 13/9/2018
Smart' Living Rooms Are Key to Home Owners' Happiness
Burdened by stress and a lack of time, Brits now more than ever crave convenience and speed in various aspects of t...
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Posted 6/9/2018
A Third of Us Are Ignoring Money-saving Advice
Boiling a full kettle, leaving appliances on stand-by and having the heating on all year round are among the most c...
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Posted 6/9/2018
3 Simple, Cheap Refreshers To Help Your Home Shine Once More
From time to time, we can all benefit from improving our homes in the spirit of refreshment. It might be you feel q...
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Posted 30/8/2018
Homeowners Turning Blind Eye to Basic DIY Jobs...
Minor DIY jobs can be the thorn in many homeowners’ sides as the majority (61%) say it takes them two months to c...
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Posted 30/8/2018
Mistakes To Avoid When Looking For A Property To Rent
There is no denying that the rental market is booming in the United Kingdom at the moment. One of the main reasons...
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Posted 30/8/2018
British Community Spirit in Sharp Decline
Britain’s sense of community spirit is in decline, according to new research.
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Posted 23/8/2018
Property Owners Are Wasting £107billion Worth of Space In Their Homes
Experts found homeowners are failing to make the most of space in their home due to bulky TV cabinets and stands ta...
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Posted 23/8/2018
Signs It's Time to Move Home!
Constantly browsing property websites, forgetting everything you love about your home – and beginning to hate the...
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Posted 21/8/2018
4 Hazards A Seemingly Perfect Home Could Be Hiding
There’s no feeling of excitement quite like looking around a property and coming to the realisation that you’ve...
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Posted 16/8/2018
Snuggle Worthy Pillows
This week, we reveal two of the most snugglesome pillows we have had the fortune to test - the Casper Pillow and th...
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Posted 16/8/2018
Six Features Your House Needs if You Work From Home
New research has revealed that UK workers spend a third of the working week, working from home, with one in five (2...
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Posted 13/8/2018
3 Ways to Make Your Home a 'Cooler' Place to Be
A home is many things to many different people. For one thing, it’s generally agreed upon that a home should be a...
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Posted 9/8/2018
Estate Agent Secrets: What They Really Look for in Your Home
Have you ever wondered what the estate agent is thinking as they slowly, but surely, interrogate every cm of your h...
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Posted 2/8/2018
Design Tips To Help Your Home Through The Seasons
As the country emerges from the heatwave, many householders are coming to the conclusion that they may need to prot...
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Posted 1/8/2018
Have a Small Garden? Here’s How to Make the Most of It
When purchasing a house, the garden is usually something that you either love or forget about. Some people just ign...
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Posted 17/7/2018
Your Home Can be Cosier
It’s summer now, so you might not be thinking much about how cosy your home is; you’re probably more concerned...
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Posted 4/7/2018
Cutting The Cost Of Your New Kitchen Without Cutting Quality
A new kitchen can add heaps of value to your home while also making it a more enjoyable place to be in too. After a...
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Posted 28/6/2018
Reinventing The Exterior Design Of Your Home
Many homeowners focus almost exclusively on the interior design of their households, but the exterior design of you...
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Posted 28/6/2018
Garden Improvements to Boost your Home's Value
In this article, Nicky Roeber, Online Horticultural Expert at Wyevale Garden Centres, takes a look at some of the b...
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Posted 22/6/2018
Third of Homeowners Do Not Think of Their House as 'Home'
A new study of British homeowners across the country has revealed just 66 percent of us believe we live in a home,...
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Posted 21/6/2018
The True Cost of DIY Disasters
Recent ONS data revealed that consumer spending on home and garden tools increased to more than £3bn between July...
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Posted 21/6/2018
Busy Brits are Suffering ‘Gadget Confusion’
Busy Brits are suffering ‘gadget confusion’, a study has found.
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Posted 14/6/2018
Half of Adults are DIY Disasters
NOT-SO-HANDY UK adults avoid common household DIY tasks due to a lack of confidence in their abilities, according t...
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Posted 7/6/2018
Celebrities Back Campaign on Safety Products
Singer Midge Ure and West End actress Carley Stenson are backing a campaign to abolish VAT on safety products in th...
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Posted 7/6/2018
Majority Bicker Over Household Rules
When it comes to the home it seems we are a nation of rule-enforcers, but this could be at the expense of a harmoni...
Blog
Posted 31/5/2018
We're a Nation of 'Clean Freaks' according to New Research
Three out of five people claim living in a messy home has a negative impact on their mental health according to a n...
Blog
Posted 30/5/2018
Adding A Touch Of Class To Your Living Space
Our homes are a place that we should be proud of, and the way we choose to decorate them should be an extension of...
Blog
Posted 23/5/2018
Futurist Reveals What Home of the Future Will be Able To Do
The home of the future will be so in tune with its owner it will be able to tell their mood, TV preferences and eve...
Blog
Posted 22/5/2018
4 Tips For Decorating Your First House
Buying your own home for the first time is so exciting. You finally have a place that you can call your own and, on...
Blog
Posted 22/5/2018
Home Improvement 101: How Clever Homeowners Add Value
If you think that the only reason to carry out home improvements is to make your house a better place to live, then...
Blog
Posted 10/5/2018
What Will the UK’s Homes Look like in 5, 10 and 20 years’ time?
With the government pledging to build 300,000 new homes a year[1], AXA Insurance has asked the public what they thi...
Blog
Posted 8/5/2018
Your Dream Home In Just One Weekend
Every homeowner is constantly on the lookout for little DIY projects that will upgrade their space and make their h...
Blog
Posted 3/5/2018
Most People Consider Childhood Residence to be Their ‘True’ Home
Home is where the heart is, but for many of us, it’s the house we grew up in – not where we live now, according...
Blog
Posted 30/4/2018
Transform Your Loft into a Chill-Out Zone
If you have a loft in your home which you aren’t doing anything with, turning it into a chill-out zone is a fanta...
Blog
Posted 30/4/2018
Top 10 Outdoor Decor Enhancement Options for Corporate Spaces
The outdoor area of any corporate environment is the first thing that greets guests, visitors, customers and employ...
Blog
Posted 30/4/2018
Summer Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Home in Shape
When we think of summertime, we tend to think of long lazy days spent outdoors enjoying the sunshine (if we’re lu...
Blog
Posted 26/4/2018
New Charity Partnership for Luxury Hotel Group
An international hotel group has signed an exclusivity deal with a UK-based not-for-profit organisation to manage i...
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Posted 26/4/2018
Wake Up Your Bathroom To Bring A Boost To Your Mornings
Few of us are our best selves in the morning. Some people leap out of bed fresh and alert; but the majority of us s...
Blog
Posted 23/4/2018
Why Your Garden Looks Like All The Rest
If you are starting to feel that there is not much which is distinctive or unique about your own garden, then it mi...
Blog
Posted 23/4/2018
The Latest Front Door Trends That Are Sweeping The Nation
When it comes to boosting curb appeal and providing visitors with a great first impression of your home, you can’...
Blog
Posted 19/4/2018
Giving the Best First Impressions
Many people believe that the first impression starts when visitors enter the front door, we spend hours cleaning an...
Blog
Posted 19/4/2018
Making Your Garden Fun For The Kids
The garden can be a great place to go during the warmer months of the year to sit out in the sun, eat great food fr...
Blog
Posted 12/4/2018
Product Review: The Roku Express Streaming Player
Your not very smart telly is sitting in the corner of the spare room, gathering dust, while your smart TV has pride...
Blog
Posted 12/4/2018
Not So Squeaky Clean!
Britain is a nation lacking in hygiene when it comes to their home appliances, according to new research....
Blog
Posted 10/4/2018
Why You Should Be Using Hardwood Throughout your Home...
Everyone likes hardwood, there’s just something so great about it and it looks fantastic when it is on display. I...
Blog
Posted 10/4/2018
Get Your Home On The Cutting Edge Of Style!
A lot of people end up in the position of feeling as though their home has become a little bit stale and tired. Thi...
Blog
Posted 5/4/2018
The Death Of The Guest Bedroom...
New research has revealed that just two fifths of Britons who rent or own their own home are using their spare bedr...
Blog
Posted 29/3/2018
Scrumptious Pralines for Dad
This coming Father’s Day (17th June), take your loved one on a sumptuous taste journey with the new Green & Black...
Blog
Posted 29/3/2018
Creating a More Private Garden In Time For Summer
Ah, summer. The season of long days spent on a lounger, BBQs, stargazing, and all-around enjoying the simple gifts...
Blog
Posted 29/3/2018
It Takes Minutes for House-hunters to Know Whether a New Property is For Them
It takes just EIGHT minutes for house-hunters to know whether a new property is for them, according to a study....
Blog
Posted 29/3/2018
Expert Tips to Freshen Up Your Home
The start of a new season is a great time to find new energy to dust out the cobwebs, breathe fresh air into your h...
Blog
Posted 26/3/2018
The 'Weak Spots' Of Your Home That Need Protecting
It’s important to know exactly where the weak spots of your home are. Upon moving into a new property, we often h...
Blog
Posted 23/3/2018
Why Hiring a Professional Designer Could Be The Best Decision You’ll Ever Make
We all have preferences when it comes to the way we want to decorate our homes. That’s no bad thing, as the perso...
Blog
Posted 22/3/2018
Gorgeously Retro!
We love 'The Gatsby Flyer' bag (pictured in black and gold) from The House of Lovely Stuff. First off, the store is...
Blog
Posted 21/3/2018
Replacing The Beating Heart Of Your Home
In the next couple of decades or so, the way that homes are built is going to change drastically. As tools which us...
Blog
Posted 21/3/2018
Don’t Play I Spy with DIY: Home Improvement Jobs That Should Not be Played Around with
Human beings are curious creatures, and this ultimately means that we end up doing things we know we shouldn’t. W...
Blog
Posted 19/3/2018
Reinventing And Renovating Your Humble Home
If you’ve grown a little weary of your home’s aesthetic then it might be time for an upgrade. After all, a hous...
Blog
Posted 15/3/2018
One In Seven Young Brits Would Buy a House With A Stranger
More than one in seven young Britons (14 per cent) would be willing to buy a house with a total stranger – in a d...
Blog
Posted 15/3/2018
Bathroom Basics - Creating a Safe and Stylish Sanctuary
As the bathroom has evolved to become much more than just a functional place, but rather a perfect retreat from the...
Blog
Posted 14/3/2018
Calming Comforts and Laidback Luxuries: Make Your House a Homely Haven
When you moved into your house you created a detailed list of tweaks and refinements that you wanted to make before...
Blog
Posted 12/3/2018
Eco-Friendly Home Improvements Everyone Should Consider
Everyone’s home needs updating every so often. This could be because you simply want to freshen the place up, or...
Blog
Posted 2/3/2018
7 Household Gadgets That Can Make Your Life Easier
There are a number of reasons why life can be difficult for people. So if you can make your home life simpler in ju...
Blog
Posted 2/3/2018
Let The Light In: Creating A Bright Interior To Lift The Mood In Your Home
It feels like winter will never end; however, the days are getting longer, and the spring bulbs are starting to pop...
Blog
Posted 1/3/2018
How To Not DIY Your Home Renovations
There is a time and a place to DIY your home renovations - but more often than not you don't actually have the time...
Blog
Posted 23/2/2018
Which Aspects Of Your Home Could Benefit From Modern Tech Devices?
There is no denying the fact that we live in a tech-driven generation. We are constantly using modern facilities to...
Blog
Posted 22/2/2018
What Area Of Your Home Needs Changing The Most?
Are you tearing your hair out at the minute thinking there are a million and one things that need changing around y...
Blog
Posted 22/2/2018
Get Your Garden In The Swing For Spring
Yes, winter is nearly behind us, and that means it’s time to start thinking about spring. We’ve already touched...
Blog
Posted 8/2/2018
5 Interior Trends This Spring
As spring draws nearer, we're starting to turn our attention to brightening up our homes and maybe having a spring...
Blog
Posted 8/2/2018
Report: Modified Homes Could Save NHS Billions
Creating more modified homes, which encourage older people to keep mentally and physically fit for longer, could he...
Blog
Posted 8/2/2018
Top 25 Things We Miss But No Longer Do Due to Technology
Making mix tapes, printing photographs and sending love letters are among the tasks replaced by technology which we...
Blog
Posted 6/2/2018
Relieving The Burden On Your Home
If you feel that your home is getting the better of you in terms of being too messy, there's just too much going on...
Blog
Posted 19/1/2018
Staffing Success - How To Choose The Right Support For Your Household
Choosing whether you need domestic staff or not is an important decision, and one should not be taken lightly. Whet...
Blog
Posted 11/1/2018
Five Ways to Keep Your Home Running Smoothly this Winter
We are still well in the throes of winter, and the weather isn’t getting warmer anytime soon. Many of us are choo...
Blog
Posted 11/1/2018
Top Home Design Tips from TV Interior Designer
From pastel pop to a new wave of minimalism, leading interior designer Naomi Cleaver, best known for her role on Ch...
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Posted 4/1/2018
The 10 Principles of ‘Green’ Home Design
For most people the driving reason behind building a low energy home is about saving energy and therefore money. Un...
Blog
Posted 21/12/2017
Worst Christmas Dinner Disasters
Mr or Mrs average in the UK rates their Christmas dinner making skills at a modest seven out of 10, a study has fou...
Blog
Posted 14/12/2017
Carol Singing and Kissing Under Mistletoe Among Most Missed Christmas Traditions
Carol singing, sending Christmas cards and kissing under the mistletoe are among the traditions we miss most, a stu...
Blog
Posted 7/12/2017
Having a Dog and Going to Local Pub Among Best Ways to Settle into New Community
Taking a parcel in for a neighbour, inviting next door round for dinner and having a pint in the local pub are amon...
Blog
Posted 4/12/2017
Top Tips For A Stress-Free Move
Moving house is an incredibly exciting experience, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that it’s also one of...
Blog
Posted 21/11/2017
Review: Snuggle Up This Winter
The Soft Like Down 13.5 tog duvet from Slumberdown certainly lives up to its name.
Blog
Posted 20/11/2017
Adding Warmth To Your Home
Winter is fast approaching, and a lot of times people want to add warmth to their home in an aesthetic way that tra...
Blog
Posted 20/11/2017
Pros and Cons of Having a Fireplace in Your Home
If you are currently looking for a new home, you may be wondering whether to choose one that has a fireplace or not...
Blog
Posted 16/11/2017
3 Steps Toward Off-Grid Living
Off grid living is gradually gaining popularity as people grow more aware of their impact on the environment and ho...
Blog
Posted 16/11/2017
4 Simple Solutions For Saving Space In Your Small Property
Whether you’ve chosen to live in a small property because you don’t need a massive space, or whether you’re t...
Blog
Posted 16/11/2017
Burglar-Proofing Your Home
For as long as there have been homes, there have been burglars trying to break in and ransack them. And burglars wi...
Blog
Posted 6/11/2017
Fight for Your Rights! Everything that a Private Tenant Needs to Know
With the consistently rising cost of houses, mortgages, and interest rates, it’s not surprising that more and mor...
Blog
Posted 2/11/2017
Is It The Tardis? No, It's Your One Bedroom Apartment
What small homeowner doesn’t envy Dr Who his Tardis? It may seem like a police box from the outside, but inside i...
Blog
Posted 1/11/2017
Damp: Identifying And Dealing With This Deadly Hazard
If there’s one thing you need to avoid getting in your home like the plague, it’s damp. Damp can cause a number...
Blog
Posted 31/10/2017
Why Won't My Vegetables Grow? 4 Mistakes You Could Be Making
Stick it in the ground, water it and it grows, right? I wish it were that easy but it isn’t. You’ll often find...
Blog
Posted 27/10/2017
Are You Being Overcharged For Energy?
There’s been a huge debate about energy prices recently. The idea of capping energy prices has been thrown back a...
Blog
Posted 26/10/2017
The Future In Living Spaces Is Here
Home is the one place you can rely on to be able to relax and truly be yourself, so it’s understandable that you...
Blog
Posted 26/10/2017
What Does the Future Kitchen have in Store?
Dr James Bellini is a leading futurologist and author with a considerable reputation as a thought-provoking speaker...
Blog
Posted 24/10/2017
Bring A Taste Of Luxury To Your Dining Area
You don’t have to leave the house to experience fine dining. A few décor changes to your dining area could make...
Blog
Posted 23/10/2017
The 5 Most Profitable Ways To Add Value To Your Home
Doesn’t everybody want to know that they’re able to make as much money from their home as possible? Even when y...
Blog
Posted 17/10/2017
Intending To Extend?
Home renovations can be as simple as a lick of paint and as complex as an extension on the house. Extensions come i...
Blog
Posted 13/10/2017
Don't Have a Home Disaster this Winter
As the days start to get shorter and you start to feel a chill in the air, it’s time to start giving some thought...
Blog
Posted 3/10/2017
Bold Is In, And We're Talking About More Than Just Colours
The hardest part of sprucing up your decor is knowing which trend is worth your time because everyone’s advice is...
Blog
Posted 29/9/2017
The Effortless Way To Get Big Results In Your Small Garden
Grass the size of a postage stamp? Patio limited to one stone? Then it may be that you have a small garden. Don't p...
Blog
Posted 27/9/2017
Three Functional Elements Of Good Kitchen Design
The kitchen is the most commonly renovated room in UK homes. It is somewhere you are likely to spend a lot of time...
Blog
Posted 22/9/2017
The Best Heating Options For Your Home
There are many different options you have for heating your home, and the choice you make is a very important one. T...
Blog
Posted 22/9/2017
The DIY Method: Is It Worth The Hassle?
Whether homeowners plan to install a new kitchen or build some new bookcases, some people enjoy taking the DIY appr...
Blog
Posted 19/9/2017
The Priorities Of A Modern Gardening Enthusiast
Any homeowner who is blessed with a garden should look to utilise it well, regardless of how limited the space may...
Blog
Posted 19/9/2017
Is Starting Over Always The Best Idea?
It's surprisingly common for a lot of people to end up feeling pretty bored with their homes after a while. After a...
Blog
Posted 15/9/2017
Review: Cutlery that Cuts It!
We've fallen in love with Robert Welch's latest alfresco-inspired, English countryside cutlery collection. It's sle...
Blog
Posted 14/9/2017
Staging Your Home For Sale: Tips & Tricks To Try
If you are looking to sell your home anytime soon, then you’ll know what a competitive market it can be right now...
Blog
Posted 14/9/2017
Draw The Eye With These Home Exterior Ideas
Pride may be a deadly sin, but being a little house proud is never a sinful thing! Looking after the interior of yo...
Blog
Posted 14/9/2017
The Hottest Tips For Hosting A House Warming Party
Moving into a new property is an extremely exciting moment in your life. Furthermore, it’s one that you’ll prob...
Blog
Posted 12/9/2017
When Homes Go Bad - Fixing The Biggest Problems In Your House
Buying a home is enormously stressful. It takes months of worry, waiting for the surveys and legal documents to com...
Blog
Posted 8/9/2017
Fixtures You Should Use In Your Bathroom
Bathrooms can be entirely standard or a style central of your home. However, these two ideas aren’t mutually excl...
Blog
Posted 24/8/2017
Review: Ion8 Ultimate Leak Proof Bottle
If you're looking for a sports bottle that's leak proof and stylish, look no further than the Ion8 Ultimate Leak Pr...
Blog
Posted 24/8/2017
Effective Ways To Create Separation In An Open-Plan Home
Having an open-plan area of your home is fairly common these days. Rather than closing off a large ground floor spa...
Blog
Posted 24/8/2017
From Period to 21st Century: Fantastic Kitchen Upgrades
Lots of people are now choosing to buy period properties as they are often full of charm and character. But all tha...
Blog
Posted 18/8/2017
Making Your Home Improvement Ideas A Reality
We all dream about the things we’d do to improve our homes if we just had the time or the money. It’s a bit of...
Blog
Posted 17/8/2017
Don't Throw In The Towel On Your Modern Bathroom Renovation!
It's a familiar tale in bathroom renovation, we are all full of ideas and enthusiasm, but once we get down to the n...
Blog
Posted 17/8/2017
6 Ways Your Home May Be Making You Feel Unwell
Our health is something we should all worry about, but you may be surprised to know that your home could be a key f...
Blog
Posted 16/8/2017
Home Is Where The Hearth Is: 4 Reasons To Buy A Log Burner
Modern houses don’t care for log burners or coal fires because of central heating. With one flick of a switch, th...
Blog
Posted 10/8/2017
Landscaping a Large Garden: The Design Basics
If you’re lucky enough to have a large garden, it is sometimes hard to figure out what to do with all of that spa...
Blog
Posted 4/8/2017
Your Home is Stealing Your Money: Here's How You Make it Stop...
You love your home and spend a sizeable portion of your precious free time keeping it clean, tidy, secure and looki...
Blog
Posted 4/8/2017
Pre-Autumn House Essentials
It feels like summer has only just got into full swing, and already here we are, talking about the end of it. After...
Blog
Posted 3/8/2017
The Hidden Costs Of Your New Home
It’s an exciting time when you make the leap to buy or build a new house. For most, that first step on the proper...
Blog
Posted 3/8/2017
V4 Wood Flooring has Eye on Key Interiors Trends with Launch of New Collections
V4 Woodflooring, a leading supplier of top quality wood flooring across both home and commercial markets, has launc...
Blog
Posted 1/8/2017
Top Tips For Making Your Garden Look Better To Potential Buyers
They say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But unfortunately, the same can’t really be said of home...
Blog
Posted 31/7/2017
Modern Makeovers: Bring Your Retro Kitchen Up To Date!
Just like fashion trends, home decor trends come and go. For the most part, it’s easy to keep our homes up to dat...
Blog
Posted 12/7/2017
The Easiest Ways to Make Your Kitchen Dinner Party Friendly
The kitchen is the heart of the home, probably the most important room in the house. In your home, it is always imp...
Blog
Posted 7/7/2017
How To Traverse The Unexpectedly Bumpy Road To Home Ownership
Prices are always rising, and wages aren’t keeping up. One look at the news is enough to have us quaking in our b...
Blog
Posted 6/7/2017
Home Owners Are 'Future-proofing' Properties
Homeowners are spending more than ever to increase the appeal of their homes by installing high spec technologies a...
Blog
Posted 5/7/2017
Review: Yankee Does it Again!
We're delighted to review the new Summer Collection by Yankee Candle called 'Viva Havana'. Even if, like us, you're...
Blog
Posted 5/7/2017
Lighting Essentials You Can't Live Without
Lighting can create ambience and set the mood in your household. With so many new new up and coming designs it can...
Blog
Posted 4/7/2017
Ways To Make Moving Into Your New Home A Lot Smoother
Before you move into your home, there are several key considerations you need to think about in order to make the p...
Blog
Posted 27/6/2017
Could A Loft Conversion Be The Solution To Your Small Home?
Has your home begun to feel a little cramped? Has your family started to outgrow your property - are there just not...
Blog
Posted 26/6/2017
Review: A Very Special Bath Oil
This week, we're reviewing Overum Bath Oil, which is an indulgent blend of essential oils that has been added to th...
Blog
Posted 26/6/2017
Cool As A Cucumber: A Breezy Guide To Not Overheating At Night
Summer is everyone’s favourite time of year because the sun is out and the temperatures are off the scale. During...
Blog
Posted 23/6/2017
Small Bathroom Survival: Storage & Simplifications
The main bathroom is one of the most used rooms in the house, but also the one that is most likely to cause argumen...
Blog
Posted 22/6/2017
Property Insights: 20th Century Listed Buildings
Think of a listed building and more often than not you will picture a structure that was built centuries ago and ye...
Blog
Posted 22/6/2017
This Is What Everybody Forgets When Buying An Old House
Buying an old house can be a real challenge, and if you’re not careful, you can quickly find yourself in a lot of...
Blog
Posted 20/6/2017
Simple Ways To Enjoy Your Garden More This Summer
Summer is finally here. It may have waited a little while, but it has finally arrived and it has arrived in full fo...
Blog
Posted 19/6/2017
Five Key Furniture Pieces To Invest In For Life
Interior design trends will always come and go, and although you may have your preference when it comes to styles n...
Blog
Posted 13/6/2017
Father's Day Cards Reveal Changing Face of 'Dad'
Depictions of dads as aloof, pipe-smoking, newspaper-reading, besuited men ‘enthroned’ by the fireplace have di...
Blog
Posted 8/6/2017
Have You Made These Classic Moving Mistakes?
Moving home is never easy. In fact, there's a pretty good reason why it's often ranked as one of the most stressful...
Blog
Posted 8/6/2017
The Top 20 Kitchen Skills We Struggle to Master
Millions of us are lacking basic kitchen skills – with one in five admitting they can’t boil an egg, a study ha...
Blog
Posted 7/6/2017
Turn Your Home Into A Castle With These Royal Tips
Have you heard the saying that a man’s home is his castle? It basically means that every homeowner is entitled to...
Blog
Posted 7/6/2017
Give Your Garden a Summer Makeover!
Dreams of having our lawns beautifully kept, ready and waiting for the UK’s sporadic days of sunshine are often d...
Blog
Posted 7/6/2017
How Does Your Garden Grow? Easy Crops To Grow At Home
Looking for an active hobby that’s both fun and can save you money? Why not try growing your own in the garden! Y...
Blog
Posted 30/5/2017
How Technology Will Revolutionise Our Homes
Self-cleaning toilets, a television which chooses programmes for you - and a robot that delivers breakfast in bed a...
Blog
Posted 25/5/2017
Sleeping in the Heat
Recent research from The Wool Room in partnership with Leeds University has revealed that you needn’t get hot an...
Blog
Posted 24/5/2017
Product Review: Perfectly Plump Pillows
Your sleep could be seriously affected by stress, caused by electrostatic charges in the body - but did you know, t...
Blog
Posted 24/5/2017
We Meet Stacey Sibley of Alexander James Interior Design
Beautiful interior design doesn't happen overnight. In fact, Creative Director Stacey Sibley has dedicated the last...
Blog
Posted 17/5/2017
Protecting Your Leather Furniture
Protecting leather sofas and car seats has become easier these days with some fantastic products on the market, but...
Blog
Posted 16/5/2017
1 in 5 Ban Guests Due to Home Décor Shame
New research by the House & Garden Festival has found that almost three-quarters (71%) of people in the UK admit to...
Blog
Posted 12/5/2017
Millions of British Mums Cook More Than FOUR Meals a Day
Millions of British mums are cooking more than FOUR times a day, according to new research. A quarter of the 2,000...
Blog
Posted 21/4/2017
Fuelling Rural Living
Living in the countryside has a number of pros, such as a sense of community and more relaxed way of life away from...
Blog
Posted 21/4/2017
The Missing Piece Of Your Modern Home
There is something about modern interiors that is so striking, we can’t resist it. The clean lines, sharp edges,...
Blog
Posted 19/4/2017
Planning Your Big Home Renovation
Home renovations can help you towards the home you’ve always dreamed of living in, and can add a considerable amo...
Blog
Posted 19/4/2017
Save Your Spare Room From Storage!
All too often, our spare rooms end up being a dumping ground for all of the clutter in the house. This is such a sh...
Blog
Posted 19/4/2017
How Much Can You Really Do On Your Own In Your Home?
When we need to do some decorating or repairs in our home, most of us ask ourselves if we could take on the job all...
Blog
Posted 19/4/2017
Freshening Up Your Bathroom
An old and worn bathroom can leave you feeling less fresh after a wash. If you’ve been thinking of giving your ba...
Blog
Posted 19/4/2017
Happy Home Tips For Under £100
In a recent article about interior design, we described how a poll of adults in the UK feels happier and more optim...
Blog
Posted 13/4/2017
Ebac: Proud to Manufacture British Washing Machines
We have found that there are very few genuinely British-made home appliances on the market today, so we were deligh...
Blog
Posted 11/4/2017
Home Improvement Help: Upgrading On A Budget
Home is where the heart is, and transforming yours for the better is the top item on the agenda. However, upgrading...
Blog
Posted 10/4/2017
Easily Save Money On Home Repairs
When something in the house gets broken or stops working, the first reaction is to call a professional to fix it. H...
Blog
Posted 6/4/2017
Four Ways To Bring Nature Into Your Home
Spring is here, and you’ve already tidied up the garden? Well done! But don’t sit down and wait until Mother Na...
Blog
Posted 6/4/2017
Your Front Door Might Not Be As Burglar-Proof As You Think It Is...
According to estimates, about 70 percent of home invasions come through the front door and not the windows, as many...
Blog
Posted 5/4/2017
House To Home: Settling In To a New Place After Moving
Moving house is a new chapter, the perfect opportunity to start fresh. There’s nothing more exciting than a blank...
Blog
Posted 3/4/2017
How To Avoid A Dinner Party Disaster
If you’ve decided to take the plunge and host a dinner party, you’ll probably already realise that planning is...
Blog
Posted 30/3/2017
Make An Entrance With Your Hallway
Often forgotten for not having ‘room’ status, your hallway is the last place you would imagine needs a makeover...
Blog
Posted 30/3/2017
Make An Entrance With Your Hallway
Often forgotten for not having ‘room’ status, your hallway is the last place you would imagine needs a makeover...
Blog
Posted 30/3/2017
Creating A Bedroom To Nurture Your Child’s Imagination
Your child’s bedroom is its haven against the complexities it faces in the outside world. A safe and vibrant spac...
Blog
Posted 30/3/2017
Are Your Habits At Home Harming Your Health?
We like to think of our home as a safe and serene sanctuary where we can shut off, escape stress, and chill out. In...
Blog
Posted 30/3/2017
Simple Home Crafts You Wish You'd Thought Of Sooner
Do you spend a lot of time day dreaming about your perfect home? Maybe you have a Pinterest board you readily admit...
Blog
Posted 23/3/2017
First Home Improvements To Make When You Move In
It can take a while to find a humble abode you love. After all, you need to pick somewhere that you can imagine liv...
Blog
Posted 23/3/2017
How To Add Brightness To Your Home This Spring
Winter is a time of keeping your curtains drawn, of the nights starting way too early in the afternoon and the sun...
Blog
Posted 23/3/2017
Make Your Garden 'Spring' This Season!
The first days of spring are upon us. And, at least if you're in the UK, then it can be pretty hard to feel too ins...
Blog
Posted 16/3/2017
Making The Outdoors Your Home
To some people, a back garden is a natural paradise to nurture and help flourish, but to others it’s just the bac...
Blog
Posted 16/3/2017
Transform The Kitchen From A Backwater To Everybody's Favourite Room
The kitchen is usually considered to be one of those “in-and-out as quick as you can” rooms. But it doesn’t h...
Blog
Posted 16/3/2017
East, West, Home's Best
Having a home to be proud of, is something that many of us aspire to. But what if our home isn't the best it could...
Blog
Posted 8/3/2017
Three Ways To Create Peace Of Mind At Home
Life is stressful enough without having to worry about things that may never happen. Whether you’re a homeowner o...
Blog
Posted 8/3/2017
Bizarrely Affordable Ways To Make Your Home Look Like A Luxury Hotel
You might think that luxury hotels just have loads of money to spend and that’s why they look as good as they do....
Blog
Posted 8/3/2017
The 10 Commandments For Keeping Your Home Clean
Keeping your home clean is so important if you want to ensure the ultimate health of you and the people you live wi...
Blog
Posted 2/3/2017
Areas Of Your Home Feeling Unloved? Here's How To Make The Most Of The Space You Have
Most of us would love more space in our homes, but rather than adding on, converting upwards, or digging down, many...
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Posted 2/3/2017
Five Ways To Not Spend A Fortune On Furniture
When it comes to kitting out our homes, furniture is an unavoidable expense. However, you shouldn’t have to take...
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Posted 16/2/2017
Do Scandinavians Have It All Figured Out?
2016 was all about Danish Hygge and 2017 is set to be all about the Swedish lifestyle trend, Lagom, meaning ‘just...
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Posted 9/2/2017
Our Favourite Property Types
Fewer people than ever are buying homes in the UK but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been looking. New research h...
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Posted 26/1/2017
Common Energy Mistakes Costing Thousands A Year
Households could be wasting hundreds of pounds a year in energy bills through a lack of basic knowledge about energ...
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Posted 19/1/2017
Lack of Light Affects Health
A survey of 2,000 British consumers has shown almost one in five admit to suffering from an ailment due to making t...
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Posted 19/1/2017
DIY Burns Calories Too!
It's that time of year when people have already turned their minds to getting fit. Alongside walks and gym sessions...
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Posted 19/1/2017
Empty Nesters More Likely To Have Games Rooms, Bars & Hot Tubs Than Twenty-Somethings
Research has revealed a new trend of empty nesters decking out their houses with rooms and features more commonly a...
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Posted 22/12/2016
How Does DIY Relieve Stress?
The New Year is traditionally the time when we tackle those DIY jobs that we put off last year and give our homes...
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Posted 22/12/2016
A Hug and the Smell of Freshly Baked Bread Make Us Happy
The secret to happiness in modern Britain is simple and free – give someone a hug or bake them a loaf of fresh br...
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Posted 15/12/2016
An Innovative New Product With Great Growth Potential!
SeedCell is a brilliant, innovative productive that adds an extra and unique dimension to the gardening experience....
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Posted 15/12/2016
Are You a Nightmare Guest Over Christmas?
Inviting guests into your home is part and parcel of celebrating Christmas, but with different generations of famil...
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Posted 8/12/2016
Quick DIY: 15-Minute Home Improvements
Do you have an ever-growing list of home improvement jobs that never seem to get done? Here's some top tips from An...
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Posted 8/12/2016
Celia Sawyer's Top 5 Alternative Christmas Trees for 2016
Celia Sawyer, founder of the exclusive Knightsbridge interior design company ‘Celia Sawyer Luxury Interiors’, s...
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Posted 1/12/2016
We Meet Design Supremo Max McMurdo
We meet interior design supremo Max McMurdo, award-winning designer, TV personality and manufacturer of upcycled pr...
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Posted 17/11/2016
Top Architectural Tips When Planning Your New Home
The urge to do home improvements is entrenched in human nature, and with the emergence of television programmes fol...
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Posted 10/11/2016
Feel the Teal!
While autumnal trends seem to favour muted and warming tones, winter welcomes a cooler palette. Adding in a pop of...
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Posted 10/11/2016
50% of Women Wish They Had Been Taught Basic DIY Skills At School
Our school days are often called the best time of our lives, but according to new research from Oxford Open Learnin...
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Posted 27/10/2016
How To Make Your Property More Spacious
In an ideal world, we would all like big spacious rooms in our homes with lots of scope for creating trend-led, inv...
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Posted 13/10/2016
Revealed: We Spend £36K On Decorating In Our Lifetimes
The average person in the UK will redecorate their home 36 times in their lifetime – spending a whopping £36,205...
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Posted 13/10/2016
Culinary Cluelessness' Is Rife, Study Reveals
“Culinary cluelessness” is causing millions of Brits to neglect half of the ingredients in their kitchen, a new...
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Posted 6/10/2016
5 MILLION Homes at Risk of Flea Infestation
More than five million homes in the UK are at risk of flea infestation due to dirty homes, new research reveals....
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Posted 6/10/2016
Survey Sheds Light on Bedtime Habits
A third of Brits lets their pet sleep in bed with them – and one in ten people smoke under the covers, a study ha...
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Posted 29/9/2016
Almost A Quarter of People To Cash In From Spare Rooms
New research has shown how Britons are getting more creative with their spare bedrooms. TV star and interiors expe...
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Posted 29/9/2016
Winter Interior Trends To Try In your Home
Dark, moody colours combined with pops of colours are going to be big this year. Various shades of grey are a great...
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Posted 15/9/2016
Accessible In-Home Smart Meter Displays Lauched To Blind And Partially Sighted People
A joint initiative to bring the advantages of smart meter technology to the homes of blind or partially sighted peo...
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Posted 8/9/2016
Review: Swan Sensor Bin With Retro Styling
British brand Swan has introduced a stylish new sensor bin to its Retro collection. Still benefiting from the vint...
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Posted 8/9/2016
Top Features People Look For In A New Property
Having trouble selling your house? You could try painting the front door white. Research has revealed that’s the...
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Posted 25/8/2016
The 50 House Rules Of Britain’s Homes
Shoes off the sofa, always use a coaster for cups and no food in the bedroom have been named among the 50 house rul...
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Posted 18/8/2016
Generation 'Save': Millennials Are Most Cost Conscious
A generation of cost-conscious savers are sweeping the nation and making every penny count when it comes to energy...
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Posted 17/8/2016
Halifax Woman To Take The Heat Out Of The Kitchen
A former banker and up and coming female entrepreneur has rolled up her sleeves to start out in business as an oven...
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Posted 16/8/2016
Golden Glow: Flooring Superstore Trends Inspired By Rio Olympics
With the Rio Olympics firmly under way, all eyes are on the athletes competing for medal places. But, you don’t h...
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Posted 11/8/2016
Top Property Turn-offs Revealed
New research highlights the 10 things that put buyers off the most when viewing a property Bad smells, poor layout...
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Posted 11/8/2016
Looking Forward To The Home Of 2050
By 2050, home technology will be mainly invisible and discreet. Al, robots and VR will all become common household...
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Posted 14/7/2016
Top Holiday Stresses Revealed By UK Parents
Anxiety, hassle, frustration and apprehension are just some of the thoughts that go through the minds of British pa...
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Posted 8/7/2016
How DIY-ing Can Save Pounds
A compelling sales promotions strategy can mean cost-effective buys for DIY enthusiasts while helping brands retail...
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Posted 8/7/2016
The Smart Home Of Today
Imagine waking up to the blinds opening at the sound of your alarm, revealing the morning sunrise in sync to your f...
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Posted 24/6/2016
The Key To Happiness Is Colourful Surroundings
We all love checking out the latest Facebook post and how many Instagram likes we can clock up from that witty post...
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Posted 24/6/2016
Antiques Are Back In Vogue
New research into the nation’s home styling habits has found that we are a country of antique lovers – with 62%...
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Posted 16/6/2016
"Vote British, Buy British", says Ebac Chairman
The Chairman of Ebac, a leading North East- based manufacturing company, has put his own British-made product centr...
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Posted 16/6/2016
Bring That Festival Feeling Home!
With summer festival season nearly upon us, thousands of Brits of all ages will be putting on their wellies and hea...
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Posted 15/6/2016
How To Create A Family Football Pitch In Your Garden
With a summer of sport to look forward to, starting with the European Championships, Grass Direct, the UK’s large...
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Posted 8/6/2016
Hot Trends For A New Season
This season is all about eclectic design and personalized decor. As furnishings become more vibrant and colourful,...
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Posted 3/6/2016
Britain Is A Nation Of 'DIY Bodgers'
Three quarters of Brits have experienced DIY disasters that cost hundreds of pounds to put right, new research has...
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Posted 26/5/2016
Smart Technology Can Improve Disabled And Older Peoples' Lives
Inclusive design and smart technology for household appliances have the potential to boost the independence of olde...
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Posted 19/5/2016
The Libratone ZIPP Speaker
Take wireless, hi-end sound everywhere with the portable Libratone ZIPP Mini, now with multi-room connectivity....
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Posted 19/5/2016
How Much Does Morning Forgetfulness Cost You?
The most common things people forget to do in their typical morning routine are actually costing them time, money,...
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Posted 19/5/2016
Top Tips To Prevent Summer Allergies
The weather is finally starting to turn and summer is just around the corner, with shorter nights and longer days i...
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Posted 12/5/2016
We Review: The Zemi Aria Speaker
The Zemi Aria bluetooth speaker is a high-end piece of kit that looks like no other speaker you will have come acro...
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Posted 12/5/2016
Meet the Artist - The Skinny Card Company
The Skinny Card Company is a brand that creates charming farmhouse crockery and home accessories inspired by the an...
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Posted 5/5/2016
Top 50 Reasons Not to Move into an Old Property
Mice or rats running around, bats in the attic and squeaky floorboards are just some of the reasons Brits are refus...
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Posted 28/4/2016
Rooflights: Shining A Light Into Homes
Ian Kernaghan, Product Manager at Eurocell, illuminates us on all things rooflights.
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Posted 28/4/2016
£700 VW Beetle Upcycled Into £5,000 Worth Of Furniture
Upcycling has seen a huge surge of interest in the UK since April 2015, Gumtree alone has seen a 50% jump in the nu...
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Posted 28/4/2016
Seven Cool Things You Can Do With a Smart Home
Smart home technology is constantly evolving and as the internet gradually takes control of our everyday lives you...
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Posted 21/4/2016
Householders Urged To Check Indoor Air Quality
To coincide with Allergy Awareness Week* (25th April to 1st May 2016), a leading manufacturer of ventilation produ...
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Posted 14/4/2016
Who Bears The DIY Burden?
When it comes to DIY in the home men and women can’t seem to agree who actually gets the work done!...
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Posted 14/4/2016
Copyright Changes & Affordable 'Icon-inspired' Furniture
The UK Government has announced the repeal of Section 52 of the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act in 2014: the copyr...
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Posted 7/4/2016
Brits Are Sitting On A Small Fortune
We are sitting on more than £342 million worth of small change around their homes, new research has revealed....
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Posted 30/3/2016
Shades Of Grey Are Perfect For The Summer
Grey is, ironically, the colour of choice for homeowners looking to complement their décor with the sunshine and b...
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Posted 21/3/2016
Teesside Fine Furniture Businesses Sign Retail Partnership Agreement
Turnbull & Thomas, a fine furnishing retailer, launched by two Teesside entrepreneurs, is celebrating another busin...
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Posted 10/3/2016
Only 1 in 3 Willing to Make an Effort to do an Annual Spring Clean
Every year National Spring Cleaning Week aims to support, give advice and provide tips on how you can spring clean...
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Posted 7/3/2016
Mod Cons Cut Time Doing Weekly Chores By 55 HOURS
Next time you sigh as you prepare to tackle the laundry, spare a thought for the housewife of the 1950s – who spe...
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Posted 7/3/2016
Furniture Retailer Provides Paid Work Placements For University Students
A fine furniture retailer on Teesside is providing paid placements for Teesside University students to allow them t...
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Posted 3/3/2016
We Interview TV Gardener Charlie Dimmock
Home UK Magazine interviews television gardener Charlie Dimmock about the key gardening trends to watch out for thi...
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Posted 3/3/2016
70% of Brits Will Never Be Satisfied With Their Home
The average Brit needs to spend more than £18,000 and four-and-a-half years working on their home before they can...
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Posted 25/2/2016
Review: Goodmans Oxford II Radio
Goodman’s Oxford II Radio with DAB/FM is a great little radio that is perfect for use around the home, as it come...
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Posted 25/2/2016
How To Give Your Home A 'Best of British' Makeover
Here, Zoe Ashton at carpets, blinds, curtains and shutter specialist, www.hillarys.co.uk, gives some top tips on ho...
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Posted 18/2/2016
Home UK Magazine Meets Linda Barker
Home UK Magazine caught up with Linda Barker to talk about key interior trends for the season and top tips for impr...
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Posted 15/2/2016
Scent Of Summer
Branche d’Olive has launched a new peony scented room spray and a diffuser.
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Posted 15/2/2016
Sleep Deprivation Affects Almost Quarter Of UK Population
New research has revealed that two fifths of people in Britain are suffering from a chronic lack of sleep. In addit...
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Posted 4/2/2016
What Does Your Bedroom's Colour Scheme Say About You?
The colours we choose to decorate our homes reveal more about us than we may realise — and while we may be partly...
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Posted 25/1/2016
Redecoration Plans Are Top Of Agenda For Many
To beat the January blues, home owners are planning to redorate their homes while those who rent also plan to give...
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Posted 19/1/2016
Traditional Warming Winter Recipes: Jam Roly-Poly
Here’s our second traditional warming winter recipe from HMS Trincomalee, Britain's oldest warship still afloat t...
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Posted 19/1/2016
How To Discover Your Domestic Inner Calm
As a nation, we're not putting our feet up enough according to findings from a new study into the nation's relaxati...
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Posted 19/1/2016
Wood Supplier Warns Of Impending 'Flue Epidemic'
Britain could soon be facing a flue epidemic, according to leading wood fuel supplier, Logs Direct, which is warnin...
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Posted 18/1/2016
How To Make A Style Statement In 2016
The year started off in the romantic glow of rose quartz, which was hailed by Pantone as the colour for 2016. With...
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Posted 18/1/2016
Illusionist Wallpaper Creates Feeling of Space
Blurring the boundaries of design and magic, world-renowned designer and entrepreneur Kelly Hoppen MBE and star mag...
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Posted 18/1/2016
So You Want To Know How To Add Value To Your Home?
A property is one of the biggest financial investments you will make in your lifetime and with increased pressures...
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Posted 11/1/2016
Key Interior Design Trends For 2016 By Kelly Hoppen MBE
Interior designer Kelly Hoppen MBE shares her secrets to achieving a stylish interior with Home UK Magazine readers...
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Posted 5/1/2016
Win A Gift Bundle From Salter Housewares
What better way to start the New Year than with a new kitchen set? Home UK Magazine has teamed up with Salter House...
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Posted 4/1/2016
Traditional Warming Winter Recipe: Alamode Beef
If the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, a warming winter meal this January can be a rea...
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Posted 21/12/2015
How To Give Your Bedroom A 5-star Makeover
Your bedroom is the one room in the house that is truly sacred. Whilst guests lounge in your living room and dine i...
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Posted 18/12/2015
Colour Combination Is A Picture Of Serenity
For the first time, a blending of two colours has been chosen as Colour Of The Year 2016 by PANTONE. The dazzling c...
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Posted 18/12/2015
How To Make A House A Home
Adding small and simple changes to your interiors could make all the difference when trying to make your house a ho...
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Posted 15/12/2015
What’s Being Done In The Battle Against Burglaries?
Unfortunately, we live in a day and age where protecting your home against intruders is an absolute necessity. The...
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Posted 14/12/2015
5 ‘Insta-inspired’ Design Tips To Make Your Home Feel Bigger
As seasoned Insta-addicts ourselves, we have found that taking the perfect selfie has much in common with creating...
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Posted 14/12/2015
How To Declutter Your Wardrobe
Yvonne Manomano, Cleaning Operation Manager at Handy gives her best tips on de-cluttering your wardrobe ahead of wi...
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Posted 8/12/2015
Our Homes Are Getting Smarter
The future of technology means that we will be living in an increasingly ‘intelligent’ home environment or ‘s...
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Posted 7/12/2015
Time For Tea?
There is scarcely a more civilised activity these days than to sit down and enjoy a nice cup of tea served from a t...
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Posted 7/12/2015
Sound Advice: Acoustics Are Integral Part Of Interior Design
One of the leading trends in interior design is for modernity – clean-cut minimal interiors with very clinical sp...
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Posted 1/12/2015
Don't Let Stains Put A Strain On Festive Celebrations
Tis the season to be jolly…but the party season has the potential to leave a nasty stain on celebrations, so here...
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Posted 23/11/2015
Bathrooms With A 1920s Twist
Of all the classic period looks that come in and out of vogue, the art deco movement of the 1920s and 1930s has to...
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Posted 23/11/2015
Top Tips To Launch Into Spring
With spring comes new life and a new set of interior trends. Gill Burn, owner of Sussex based company, Lady Decorat...
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Posted 23/11/2015
Slumber Right: Tips For A Blissful Night's Sleep
Sleep is worth taking your time over as it can affect the way you live your life! We spend roughly a third of our...
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Posted 20/11/2015
Plumbing Firm's Warning To Homeowners This Winter
With winter on its way and news that the UK could be hit with record storms and freezing temperatures, leading Berk...
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Posted 11/11/2015
How To Create The Perfect Reading Spot
There is no better way to unwind after a long day at the office than losing yourself in a good book. Reading has th...
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Posted 9/11/2015
Artificial Grass Can Be Perfect Solution For Busy People
For the amateur gardener, there is an annual dilemma created by owning a lawn in the British climate. When do you m...
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Posted 2/11/2015
Some Like It Hot, But What Sort Of Fuel User Are You?
Buying fuel that doesn’t come at the flick of a switch or turn of a control can be a minefield for homeowners, wh...
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Posted 27/10/2015
Dualit Toaster Still Working After 42 Years
A competition launched by iconic British manufacturer Dualit to find its oldest working model has unearthed a 1973...
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Posted 27/10/2015
Lighting The Way Into Winter
Luxury lifestyle brand Branche d’Olive features wonderfully atmospheric handcrafted candles that are redolent of...
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Posted 27/10/2015
Turnbull and Thomas Opens First Furniture Showroom
A fine furniture retailer on Teesside has been officially opened by Lt Col Matthew Murphy RHA marking the fact its...
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Posted 19/10/2015
Is This Your Dream Home? It’ll Take 12 Minutes To Decide
The average house-hunter takes just 12 minutes to decide they have found their dream home after stepping over the t...
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Posted 19/10/2015
Create a Downton Abbey Style Kitchen
Downton Abbey has become something of a national treasure during its time on our screens. For six series now we hav...
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Posted 13/10/2015
How To Lighten Up Your Home This Autumn
We all have the best intention to maintain a bright and airy home, especially heading into winter as the days get i...
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Posted 6/10/2015
We Review: The JBL Charge 2 Bluetooth Speaker
The JBL Charge 2 is an excellent Bluetooth speaker that packs in a dynamic and robust listening experience. It pick...
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Posted 6/10/2015
Expert Warns Smart Energy Meters Can Cause Damp Homes
Smart energy devices installed into millions of homes could lead to an increase in damp and condensation, according...
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Posted 6/10/2015
Is Impatience Helping To Trigger Digital Amnesia?
A third of European adults will Google for answers before trying to remember – and 24% will forget what they’ve...
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Posted 28/9/2015
How To Upcycle Your Home
Creating a shabby chic look in your home can be costly if you start investing in new furniture. However, ‘upcycli...
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Posted 28/9/2015
Autumn Gardening: How To Get It Right
Now that it's officially autumn, we're turning our attentions to prepping our gardens for the colder months and for...
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Posted 22/9/2015
Where To Source Vintage Homeware
The past few years have seen the resurgence of vintage styling in interiors in styles ranging from shabby chic to F...
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Posted 21/9/2015
Introducing A Stylish And Modern Eco-friendly Wood Panelling Collection
A new range of chic, fashionable, and eco-friendly wall panels, certain to appeal to design-conscious homeowners, h...
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Posted 21/9/2015
Online Fine Home Furnishing Retailer Opens Showroom
A home furnishings online retailer, launched by two Teesside entrepreneurs, is celebrating a business milestone wit...
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Posted 15/9/2015
DIY Skills 'Dying Out' Among Younger Home Owners
Home improvement skills are dying out among younger home owners, according to new research.
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Posted 14/9/2015
How To Use The Right Tool For The Job
DIY home renovation is an extremely big commitment, and requires the home owner to possess certain skills and knowl...
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Posted 8/9/2015
We Review: Gear4 Espresso Bluetooth Speaker
This quirkily designed Bluetooth speaker certainly packs a punch worthy of its cool ‘espresso’ branding....
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Posted 7/9/2015
Winter is coming: How To Pick A Floor That Adds Warmth To The Home
With increasingly well-insulated houses, double glazing, more efficient boilers and more, the push to have a warmer...
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Posted 7/9/2015
Shoppers Being Increasingly Hit In The Wallet
Grocery prices in August rose by 1% month-on-month according to data from groceries website mySupermarket.co.uk. An...
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Posted 1/9/2015
We Speak To Celebrity TV Gardener Diarmuid Gavin
We’re delighted to speak to celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin, a highly respected garden designer and TV presente...
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Posted 25/8/2015
How To Make The Most Of A Small Home
With house prices constantly on the up, more homeowners are turning to smaller houses and apartments for their firs...
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Posted 24/8/2015
Pure Appeals To Trendier Market With New ‘Pop Range’
The Pop digital radio from Pure is a revelation in the digital radio market. Its styling is a departure from the re...
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Posted 20/8/2015
New Ombudsman Will Help Improve Trades, Says Plumbing Entrepreneur
The owner of fast-growing Berkshire plumbing firm, Boiler Servicing 24-7, has welcomed the findings of a new nation...
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Posted 17/8/2015
Five Interior Design Features That Have Stood The Test Of Time
The problem with design, particularly interior design, is that tastes change, styles come and go, and things can co...
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Posted 10/8/2015
What's The Most Valuable Room In The House?
It’s no longer the room people only venture in to on special occasions; the dining room is now the most valuable...
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Posted 4/8/2015
Are You Pouring Money Down The Drain?
The average UK household with a water meter is at risk of pouring money down the drain, according to new research....
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Posted 23/7/2015
Flooring Trends: 'LVT' Is An Investment In Quality
LVT – luxury vinyl tiles – are fast becoming one of the most popular choices for people looking for quality flo...
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Posted 20/7/2015
The Dangers Of Using Harsh Cleaning Solutions
V4 Woodflooring, the UK’s leading wood floor expert, is warning of the dangers of using harsh cleaning solutions,...
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Posted 20/7/2015
Why It's Time To Take 'A Broader View' On Heating The Home
Underfloor heating is hugely popular with home owners, but is it the answer to all a home owner’s problems when i...
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Posted 15/7/2015
Freezing Food Could Save Cold Hard Cash
The average UK family could save £1,080 per year, simply by making better use of their freezer, according to new r...
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Posted 13/7/2015
How To Make 'The Most Dangerous Room' In The Home Safer
D-Line, the cable management solutions specialist, believes simple steps to tidy wiring from electronic equipment c...
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Posted 8/7/2015
The Threat From 'Digital Amnesia'
The ‘Google Effect’, the impact on our memory of being able to find information online, has extended to include...
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Posted 30/6/2015
New Hacks To Simplify Your Life
Here are some really useful 'life hacks' that could help to save money and hassle while away from home. The tips ha...
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Posted 23/6/2015
Good Neighourliness Is Alive And Well
The desire for community spirit is alive and well on the streets of the UK, as over a third (35%) of UK adults want...
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Posted 22/6/2015
Andrea McLean’s Top Tips For Upcycling
Andrea McLean is the anchor for ITV lunchtime talk show Loose Women and formerly a presenter at GMTV. She is also a...
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Posted 17/6/2015
How To Install Artificial Grass
The perception that replacing or installing artificial grass is a difficult chore cannot be further from the truth....
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Posted 16/6/2015
Key Things To Consider When Renovating A Bathroom
I am often called in to fix bathroom make-overs that have gone wrong, so it's important that you remember some key...
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Posted 15/6/2015
DIY Skills In Short Supply
Women are starting to beat men in the home DIY stakes, according to new research, which reveals that over 30 per ce...
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Posted 9/6/2015
How To Create The Perfect Home Office
Whether you’re starting a new business out of your home or you have a job which permits you to work from home reg...
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Posted 8/6/2015
Soothing Scenes: Pictures of Serenity
Nature therapy has long been recognised as an effective way to beat stress. Anxiety and tension can be lowered by l...
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Posted 3/6/2015
It's A Bug's Life
It is now easier than ever for art fans to purchase one of the limited edition prints of plants, bugs and tiny wing...
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Posted 2/6/2015
Introducing 'Ragged Rose'
Ultra-feminine, and yet surprisingly bold, Ragged Rose is a British brand created in the UK in 2011. An exciting ra...
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Posted 2/6/2015
Get The Monochrome Look!
Black and white monochrome style has always been synonymous with style. It’s a statement look for the home and ha...
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Posted 29/5/2015
How Washing Machines Are Regularly Outsmarting Us
The average UK consumer is losing the battle of wits with their washing machine, according to new research....
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Posted 27/5/2015
Return To The 60s…
The Mad Men series has put bars and beverage carts in high demand- think crystal decanter, gold rimmed glasses and...
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Posted 27/5/2015
What to Expect When Moving into a New Home
Today’s new-build homes include many improvements and efficiencies, but like most new things, a newly-built prope...
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Posted 26/5/2015
Kirsty Allsopp to Launch New Vintage-inspired Bedding Collection
Property guru and popular TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp launches her latest Home Living Bedding Collection in Septem...
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Posted 20/5/2015
Check Heating Systems Before Jack Frost Reappears
As temperatures rise and people turn off their heating for the summer months, Alex Mayer, Managing Director of Boil...
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Posted 19/5/2015
Win a Bundle of Vintage-style LEDs from LEDHut Worth £55!
If you’re a fan of the traditional exposed bulb look, we’ve got just the prize for you. Leading online LED ligh...
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Posted 5/5/2015
Taking Home Your Own Prince or Princess? De-clutter First
I’m sure that long before photographers and well-wishers began to gather outside of St Mary’s Hospital in Londo...
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Posted 30/4/2015
Ways to Make Small Spaces Seem Bigger
Interior Design has always come naturally to me. From the age of 13 I was wallpapering, painting and moving very la...
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Posted 28/4/2015
We're Having a Light Bulb Moment!
The traditional exposed bulb look is back – and thanks to LED Hut’s new range of vintage-style filament LEDs, i...
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Posted 27/4/2015
Win One of Ten Leather Care Kits from Furniture Clinic
We’ve got a fantastic prize up for grabs this month – a cleaning kit from Furniture Clinic (www.furnitureclinic...
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Posted 21/4/2015
Concreate Puts on a Great Show in New Hollywood Showroom
The popularity of new and innovative Concreate floor and wall panels is not just gaining pace in the UK. Concreate...
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Posted 20/4/2015
The Timeless Beauty of a Real Hardwood Floor
If you are looking for quality, a classic feel and a timeless beauty, then a real hardwood floor is an affordable c...
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Posted 20/4/2015
How to make the bedroom a more restful place
It’s National Stop Snoring Week next week (20-25 April 2015) and bed specialist Dreams is offering advice on this...
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Posted 15/4/2015
Get set for the great British summer!
Enjoying a lawn in the summer months needn’t be hampered by the negative effects of unpredictable weather, accord...
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Posted 14/4/2015
The 'green' benefits of an artificial lawn
A hectare of grass in Nashville has raised concerns over the effects of a well-kept lawn on global warming – and...
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Posted 13/4/2015
Home spas are hot trends
A new study conducted by an online bathroom retailer has revealed that the majority of Brits would like to recreate...
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Posted 8/4/2015
Spring has sprung at home
Once condemned as ‘chintzy’, the floral prints, which were so popular in the 80s and then before that in the 40...
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Posted 7/4/2015
Amanda Lamb encourages home owners to bring the new season indoors
With almost a third of Brits (32%) planning to transform their homes this spring*, TV presenter and interiors guru,...
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Posted 1/4/2015
Recipe of the Month: Black Sheep Steak & Riggwelter Ale Pie
Here's a mouth-watering recipe to tempt the fussiest of foodies. Good wholesome fare from the world-renowned Black...
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Posted 1/4/2015
How to Spring Clean your Home and your Bills
Andy Corless, Managing Director at energy efficiency and home improvement group, entu, takes a look at the changes...
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Posted 30/3/2015
How to give your home a spring-time declutter
It's spring clean time, and Paul Ruddick, who founded D-Line, a business aimed at organising cables and wires in ho...
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Posted 24/3/2015
How to avoid losing sleep when the clocks go forward
When the clocks go forward on Sunday March 29 for the official start of British Summer Time, it is somewhat a doubl...
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Posted 17/3/2015
Artificial grass could be the antidote to muddy gardens
Enjoying a lawn in the summer months needn’t be hampered by the negative effects of unpredictable weather, accord...
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Posted 16/3/2015
Research reveals recipe for perfect home
More space and a tree house top household wish lists for home improvements, a study has revealed.Having a bigger ki...
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Posted 10/3/2015
Trend alert: The Smart Home
Long gone are the days when people had to get up and walk to the television to the change the channel or manually o...
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Posted 10/3/2015
Let the outdoors in with stylish planters
This spring it couldn't be easier to add beautiful colour and style to your home and garden, thanks to the launch o...
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Posted 5/3/2015
George is a 'Glass Act'!
Home UK Magazine speaks to leading architect George Tsiantar, founder and Managing Director of UK-based practice, T...
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Posted 20/2/2015
D-Line ready for TV debut
D-Line, the Tyneside-based cable management specialist, is preparing to broadcast its products into people’s home...
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Posted 19/2/2015
How to get the British Colonial look in your home
It’s little wonder Indian Summers has been dubbed television’s new Downton Abbey. The houses and clubs in the n...
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Posted 16/2/2015
Five decorating tips to update your home
Whether you’re looking for a total update, or just want to freshen things up in time for spring, there are plenty...
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Posted 13/2/2015
How to create the perfect home office
With the increase in flexible and remote working, more of us are working from home than ever before. According to l...
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Posted 10/2/2015
Every shade of grey: How to use the colour in your home
The most eagerly anticipated film release of the year has thrown just one colour into the spotlight this spring - g...
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Posted 5/2/2015
Artificial grass: An alternative to the less 'green' authentic lawn
A hectare of grass in Nashville has raised concerns over the effects of a well-kept lawn on global warming – and...
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Posted 3/2/2015
Cumbria to host new inspirational home and garden show for the North
The Lake District, Cumbria, has long associations with iconic interior designers such as William Morris, gardeners...
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Posted 2/2/2015
Classic interior design ideas for the modern home
Vintage is very much on trend this year, with many interior designers and property developers naming this movement...
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Posted 30/1/2015
Trend alert: Blue is the colour
Cool blue home and lifestyle accessories from Graduate Collection, Storm Furniture, Talented and Wendy Morrison....
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Posted 29/1/2015
Design Trend 2015: Copper
In 2014 copper made a huge resurgence in interior design and there really is no stopping it as the trend continues...
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Posted 26/1/2015
Alpine Lodge Style from Leather & Lavender
Create a warm and cosy chalet chic look with these cowhide additions from Leather & Lavender. From footstools to ph...
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Posted 22/1/2015
Colourful fabrics are perfect for spring and summer inspiration
quiirk – www.quiirk.co.uk – the online home and design boutique, has unveiled a new collection of gorgeous, kni...
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Posted 19/1/2015
Rustic Style
Rustic has become the new minimal in the fast-changing world of interior design. In some ways, the trend is the ant...
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Posted 13/1/2015
Top tips to keep you warm this winter
Flame Heating Spares, the fast growing parts supply North East firm, is warning home owners to take action this win...
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Posted 9/1/2015
Win a state-of-the-art Opus LED reading light from Sensio
We’re offering you the chance to win a state-of-the-art Opus LED reading light from Sensio to give you all the li...
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Posted 6/1/2015
Sleep to Keep your New Year's Resolutions!
The New Year signifies a time when we turn a page, leave old habits behind and move on to a new chapter in our live...
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Posted 5/1/2015
Unleash Your Wild Side!
This season, many designers are looking to the natural world for inspiration with animal prints and motifs featurin...
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Posted 22/12/2014
DAB radio review: The View Quest Retro Mini
The winning combination of retro looks with modern technology is a style that’s been tried and tested by Roberts...
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Posted 22/12/2014
Seasons Greetings from the team at Home UK Magazine!
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Posted 19/12/2014
Win a Garmin Sat Nav worth £109.99!
Getting up in the dark and going home in the dark. The constant scraping of ice off the car and the intense listeni...
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Posted 11/12/2014
The subtle art of statement walls
Feature walls are a fine art. The balance between subtlety and statement is easily tipped in a world with so many i...
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Posted 9/12/2014
Cool festive decorations
Luxury paper and gift emporium Fabriano Boutique has a new take on Christmas tree decoration with their ironic and...
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Posted 8/12/2014
How does Santa get into a home without a chimney?
It is the question that millions of parents grapple with every year: How does Santa get into a house without a chim...
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Posted 5/12/2014
Launch of First Dedicated Upcycling Website Converts Waste to Designer Goods
The UK’s first retail website dedicated to the rapidly expanding consumer trend of upcycling championed by celebr...
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Posted 4/12/2014
How to create the perfect festive home
Christmas is always a hectic time of year with people preparing the home for the visit of family and friends.Though...
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Posted 28/11/2014
Disabled shoppers driven from the high street by poor accessibility, charity survey finds
Wheelchair users are being deprived of the opportunity to sample the festive attractions of their local high street...
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Posted 25/11/2014
Leading designer Marc Sadler talks exclusively to Home UK Magazine
Marc Sadler is an accomplished designer with more than four decades of experience working for leading companies in...
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Posted 24/11/2014
WIN a fabulous DAB digital retro-styled radio
Here's your chance to win a cool and funky retro styled radio with iPod and bluetooth functionality!
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Posted 13/11/2014
Feeling starstruck? Murals Wallpaper launches new NASA collection
If you've ever wanted to travel to the stars but considered it a flight of fancy, here's a new range of out of this...
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Posted 10/11/2014
Brighton jeweller raises over £2,500 for the Royal British Legion with bespoke jewellery
A Brighton based jeweller has raised over £2,500 for the Royal British Legion (RBL) by designing an exclusive silv...
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Posted 10/11/2014
The perfect accessory for a cold winter's evening?
Renowned for their handmade wool rugs and bespoke designs, British company Loophouse is now expanding its repertoir...
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Posted 7/11/2014
Bespoke rugs to suit every style
Bringing a fresh and organic feel that's just right for your living space, Sisal & Seagrass introduces its new rug...
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Posted 4/11/2014
WIN a Cable Tidy Pack – worth over £50!
A D-Line Cable Tidy pack worth in excess of £50 is up for grabs, including two Cable Tidy Units, 10 Cable Tidy Twi...
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Posted 3/11/2014
Blinds for peace of mind
Homeowners can increase their levels of home security by making their property look occupied with innovative automa...
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Posted 3/11/2014
Putting a personal stamp on a rental property - tips from leading designer Wayne Hemingway
Making a rental house a family home can be a challenge if there are restrictions on furnishing or decorating. Howev...
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Posted 31/10/2014
Brits spend on average 229 days of their lives waiting or being delayed
The average Brit spends an agonising 229 days over the course of their life waiting or being delayed due to factors...
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Posted 30/10/2014
November can be the perfect time to plant trees!
November is a great month to start thinking about the year ahead and is often considered as nature's time to plant,...
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Posted 27/10/2014
New website for vintage & contemporary homeware
From vintage-style filament lightbulbs and authentic industrial lampshades, to bold and bright soft furnishings cre...
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Posted 24/10/2014
Five ways to make a small bedroom look bigger
Life’s not always fair. You find a decent house in a perfect location which is in your price range…but it has a...
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Posted 24/10/2014
Revamp your radiator!
Radiators are a focal point in almost every room of the home which can become an eyesore if they discolour and scra...
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Posted 23/10/2014
Modern mums share their secret ‘home hacks’
We all know that managing a busy household with children, school runs, juggling meal times, workloads and a never e...
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Posted 17/10/2014
Location, location, location!
While property values are perennially subject to fluctuation, location, location, location is still the main factor...
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Posted 29/9/2014
How to make the most of bedroom space
When redesigning a bedroom the position of the bed and storage in the room are the most important starting points,...
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Posted 24/9/2014
Brits regret throwing out treasured items to counter lack of space
With the average British home shown to be the smallest in Europe earlier this year, coming in at just 76sq m, on de...
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Posted 23/9/2014
Don't get into a tangle over festive gifts
With electrical goods expected to be popular on letters to Santa this Christmas, wiring need not be a hazard in the...
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Posted 22/9/2014
Dreaming of the perfect slumber?
Whether you’re a deep sleeper or someone who takes a while to settle in, finding the bed of your dreams is a toug...
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Posted 15/9/2014
Rise in first-time buyers fueling neighbourhood disputes,' survey says
One month after the housing market saw its highest number of first time buyers in seven years, one in three Brits r...
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Posted 12/9/2014
New company creates beautiful furnishings for children
Until now, finding unique, well designed furnishings to create a beautiful nursery or children’s room has taken t...
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Posted 11/9/2014
Marvelous marble!
Marble can an incredibly versatile, hard-wearing and beautiful material that can upscale the appearance of any inte...
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Posted 9/9/2014
Dualit creates classic toaster in petal pink for cancer charity
The iconic British manufacturer, Dualit is creating its much-loved classic four-slice toaster in Petal Pink for na...
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Posted 5/9/2014
Clay plaster wall finishes provide a more 'healthy' interior
Designers and Architects looking for an alternative and healthy option are choosing clay plaster finishes. One of t...
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Posted 5/9/2014
Concreate celebrates prestigious deal with Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Concreate, which is the first product of its kind available on the British flooring market, has completed its lates...
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Posted 4/9/2014
New hand crafted lighting collection in vibrant shades
Hunkydory Home has just launched their new Plains lighting range, and with seven vibrant colours it's anything but...
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Posted 4/9/2014
Interview: How to harness the power of colour to energise a home office
A study by the University of Exeter showed that individuals in a colourful and expressive workplace can be up to 30...
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Posted 2/9/2014
Shine a light
Now the nights are drawing in and the darker days are looming, many are starting to look for the light. Naken Int...
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Posted 1/9/2014
Iconic cushions inspired by coastal life
London tailor Patrick Thomson has created a limited edition range of cushions after being inspired by Hainsworth’...
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Posted 1/9/2014
Exclusive Interview: The Evolution of the Smart Home
Home UK Magazine speaks exclusively to Colin Calder, CEO and Founder of PassivSystems, about the evolution of the '...
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Posted 26/8/2014
Athlet – the powerful battery-powered vacuum cleaner, as approved by Which?
Bosch is celebrating a prestigious Which? Best Buy mark of approval for its first cordless vacuum cleaner, the Athl...
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Posted 26/8/2014
Top budget-friendly makeover ideas
Redecorating a living room can become extremely expensive without a plan of action. The bills will add up very quic...
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Posted 22/8/2014
New TV show to celebrate Brits love of the hot tub
As a new TV programme explores Britain’s homeowners’ love affair with hot tubs, one fan explains why nothing be...
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Posted 22/8/2014
Introducing luxury brand Haute Déco
Haute Déco, the luxury door-handle company is on-trend with a family of stone-effect handles, a selection of knobs...
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Posted 21/8/2014
Enter our competition to win £100 of solar lighting!
Cole & Bright are giving Home UK magazine readers the chance to win a stunning collection of solar lighting worth ...
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Posted 19/8/2014
Fabrics & Papers launches exclusive collaboration with leading design houses
Following the launch of its own F&P Furniture range, Fabrics & Papers has collaborated with three leading British d...
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Posted 15/8/2014
Home UK interviews luxury cushion company boss
Alexandra D Foster founded a luxury cushion company with each cushion inspired by a place she has visited. Alexandr...
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Posted 15/8/2014
Pack up your trunk
Pack up your storage troubles with these beautifully crafted traditional leather trunks and chests from Leather & L...
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Posted 12/8/2014
Tile your home creatively
Tiles are available in an abundance in DIY stores and even supermarkets these days. These all serve a purpose,howev...
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Posted 12/8/2014
A touch of gold in the kitchen?
The UK’s first ever kitchen display featuring real gold surfaces has been unveiled. Grid Thirteen, which is exclu...
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Posted 11/8/2014
"Tech taking over children's lives," study shows
Technological devices are taking over the toy box, according to new research, which has shown that dolls, building...
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Posted 11/8/2014
Cover your floor with shades of autumn
UK Flooring Direct is ready to welcome in the new season with Galleria Heritage, the end of summer providing the pe...
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Posted 1/8/2014
Have your say: design your 'perfect washing machine'
Ebac, the company bringing home appliance manufacturing back to the UK, have launched a groundbreaking new website...
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Posted 31/7/2014
Simply build it!
Simply Build It, a unique new product which enables consumers to affordably design and construct a robust and modul...
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Posted 31/7/2014
Bathroom solutions for small spaces
Bathrooms are often the smallest rooms in the home, yet they should still be stylish and functional. From short pro...
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Posted 30/7/2014
A patisserie fit for a Queen
Known for its bespoke wedding cake designs and brasserie style menu, Robineau Patisserie's culinary delights are qu...
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Posted 25/7/2014
Make the most of limited garden space
Even if your property is lacking ‘green space’ outdoors, there is still plenty that can be done to spruce it up...
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Posted 22/7/2014
Key rooms to help attract buyers
Whether you’re looking to sell or just fancy a revamp, it is important to keep your home in order, especially the...
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Posted 18/7/2014
Britain's leading plumber offers advice on saving water
Britain’s best known plumber and Secret Millionaire, Charlie Mullins, has given his expert advice to home owners...
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Posted 15/7/2014
Opening the door to an urban landscape in the home
V4 Woodflooring, which is a leading supplier of responsibly sourced, premium hardwood flooring, is at the forefront...
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Posted 10/7/2014
Flower power: new interior accessory for orchids
Inspired by Salone del Mobile, international designer Roderick Vos presents a style guide for interiors in collabo...
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Posted 9/7/2014
Money-saving advice: Home decor tips
You may be saving up to decorate your home, but have you ever considered that the decorating decisions you make cou...
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Posted 9/7/2014
Concreate celebrates prestigious deal with new art gallery
Concreate, which is the first product of its kind available on the British flooring market, has secured a prestigio...
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Posted 7/7/2014
"Trusted brands are in," says experienced flooring retailer
Burts Carpets and Underlay, the long-established flooring retailer, is casting its experienced eye on the latest ma...
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Posted 3/7/2014
Desirable gardens
The sun is out and it’s safe to say that anyone with their own garden will be taking the opportunity to catch som...
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Posted 30/6/2014
Kitchen design needs to cater for older people
Kitchen manufacturers and suppliers need to be more aware of the needs of older people, according to research by ac...
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Posted 24/6/2014
Always look on the bright side of life...
Throughout the summer season the streets can be seen to show an array of bright colours and prints. Using vibrant c...
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Posted 16/6/2014
Budget-friendly living room makeover ideas
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Posted 16/6/2014
Quartz kitchen magic
The world leader in the production and distribution of quartz surfaces, Silestone® has introduced two new varietie...
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Posted 16/6/2014
Keeping hens: how not to fall foul of the law
Increasing numbers of people are choosing to keep chickens in the UK with an estimated half a million of us now doi...
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Posted 6/6/2014
The versatility of the Aga
An Aga is very easy to keep clean, particularly if you don't allow it to become dirty in the first place! There are...
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Posted 6/6/2014
The rise of the Aga: Insights from oven valeting
Richard Greenwood, entrepreneurial businessman and owner of the entire West Yorkshire operation of oven valeting bu...
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Posted 5/6/2014
The home improvement boom
The housing market isn't going to decelerate anytime soon, with recent figures suggesting that property prices will...
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Posted 5/6/2014
How to make your home safer in the midst of cable clutter
With the ever-increasing number of electrical items in our homes, a great concern for many people is not only the c...
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Posted 5/6/2014
A new generation of silver landlords?
The pensions overhaul announced by the Chancellor in the last Budget could result in a whole new generation of olde...
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Posted 5/6/2014
The ticking time-bomb of the single person household
The home-owning landscape has certainly changed over the last 40 years from a time when the average household consi...
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Posted 4/6/2014
How to choose a hard wood floor
Choosing a hard wood floor requires a lot of consideration, particularly for homes of people at retirement age. But...
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Posted 3/6/2014
Solid wood flooring at the click of a mouse
A new website called Direct Wood Flooring has been launched to allow home owners to buy solid wood, engineered wood...
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Posted 30/5/2014
Coast & Country welcomes first shared ownership customer to its latest development
Alan Rudd was delighted to be able to get a foot back on the property ladder after a difficult time in his life. Al...
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Posted 28/5/2014
D-Line's revolutionary new floor trim halves installation time
D-Line’s revolutionary new floor trim is twice as useful, but takes half the time to install, tests have shown....
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Posted 28/5/2014
D-Line offers safeguarding solution for pets in the home
D-Line, the cable management specialist, is offering home owners the ideal safeguarding solution for pets that will...
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Posted 28/5/2014
Hot trends for a long-lasting summer
Summer is all about eclectic design and personalized decor. As furnishings become more vibrant and colourful, inter...
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Posted 28/5/2014
Creating the perfect garden style...
Long summer days mean that we are spending more time than ever in our gardens, so it’s even more vital that garde...
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Posted 26/5/2014
Wensleydale Heifer - Goose Fat Chips Recipe
The AA 5* Wensleydale Heifer is an award-winning restaurant with rooms based in West Witton, in the heart of the Yo...
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Posted 23/5/2014
Wensleydale Heifer - Whitby Crab recipe
Whitby Crab Tian, Duo of Salmon Gravadlax, Blush tomato, wild Garlic & Asparagus Dressing
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Posted 22/5/2014
Wensleydale Heifer Strawberry Panna cotta
Strawberry Panna Cotta
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Posted 22/5/2014
Wensleydale Heifer - Trio of Lobster Recipe
Trio of Lobster – Lobster Thermidor Tail, lobster & Prawn Pie, Crispy Lobster Claw with a Tomato and brown shrimp...
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Posted 21/5/2014
Do rectories represent the perfect country idyll?
Traditionally at the heart of a village, a rectory or vicarage conjures up a sublime image of a village idyll. Thei...
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Posted 21/5/2014
Beautiful beds...
Home UK Magazine's editor Marie Carter interviews bed and furniture retailer Warren Evans on key design elements fo...
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Posted 20/5/2014
The rise of the ‘granlord’
The number of over-65s renting out rooms to supplement their pensions is increasing, according to research from a l...
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Posted 19/5/2014
To move or make the most of where you live?
While house prices are now on a slow upward trajectory as the economy steadily improves, and the market is boosted...
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Posted 16/5/2014
Disclosure responsibilities of those selling property
By Martin Williamson, Head of Residential Property, Latimer Hinks Solicitors www.latimerhinks.co.uk
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Posted 15/5/2014
Concealed families' on the rise, according to ons
The number of young couples starting lives together lodging with their parents or in-laws has soared in the last de...
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Posted 14/5/2014
Four-Square behind a rural housing agenda
Whatever your take on the idea of building on more swathes of our green and pleasant land, there is one irrefutable...
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Posted 13/5/2014
Why renting could really break the bank
While many people are struggling to get on the vital first rung of the housing ladder, new research shows that rent...
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Posted 11/5/2014
A concrete alternative…
A new flooring product inspired by a material used to create the Olympic village in Beijing will provide a more sus...
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Posted 9/5/2014
Making the mundane beautiful
Lateral Design Studio specialises in transforming everyday functional products into art. We took the humble, mundan...
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Posted 8/5/2014
Design choices
The design choices of 2014 are being shaped by uncertainty over how long current home owners will stay and what fut...