Whether you’re furnishing a new home, renovating an existing space, or simply looking to solve a specific functional challenge, don’t overlook the humble sideboard. Its myriad utilities across various rooms could very well make it the unsung hero of your domestic landscape, elegantly proving that form and function can coexist in a singular, exceptional piece of furniture.
Creative Ways To Transform Your Garden Into A Tranquil Haven
For many people, a garden serves as a lovingly tended sanctuary. Whether they use their garden for growing fruit and vegetables, displaying eye-catching blooms in every colour of the rainbow, or simply as a place for relaxing in, they find respite and solace in their outdoor space. However, for many other people, their gardens can …
Home experts reveal the top home improvements to add value to your home
Ranking Task Cost for DIY materials(GBP) Potential Value Added (GBP) Difference (GBP) 1 Tidy your garden £67.83 £58,000 £57,921.42 2 Clean your walls £5.48 £26,100 £26,094.52 3 Add strip lighting to cupboards £8.99 £10,000 £9,991.01 4 Paint kitchen cupboards £18.29 £10,000 £9,981.71 5 Update kitchen hardware £34.44 £10,000 £9,965.56 6 Freshen your tiles £2.48 £5,000 …
Over Clean: Expert Reveals the 6 Things You’re Cleaning Too Much
In our quest for spotless homes, many of us spend hours buffing and scrubbing every surface we can find, especially if we’ve got small children or pets at home. However, according to experts, there is such a thing as “too clean”. Many will be surprised to learn that excessive cleaning can sometimes do more harm …
New Homes 101: The Truth about Water Meters
One factor that’s likely to bolster the appeal of a new build is that these houses are being built, literally from the ground up, with sustainability in mind. In 2021, the building regulations were tightened such that newly built properties were subject to a much less generous limit on carbon emissions.
The Signs of a Fire: What to Look for and How to Respond
In the crucible of our modern existence, the elemental force of fire looms as an ever-present threat that can reduce the most cherished to ashes in mere moments. To be a vigilant guardian of your safety and those around you, you must possess the acumen to decipher early warning signs that can help you take swift action to protect yourself and those around you from the devastating effects of fires.