Homes & Gardens

Multifunctional Interiors Are Reshaping Modern UK Living

The Evolution of How UK Homes Are Used

Modern UK homes are undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Where rooms were once designed for single, fixed purposes, they are now expected to serve multiple roles throughout the day. A living room is no longer just a place to...

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Why So Many Homeowners Are Adding a Garden Room Instead of Moving House

The maths of moving house in the UK has quietly stopped working for a lot of people.

Stamp duty, estate agent fees, conveyancing, removal costs, and the difference in mortgage rates between a deal you locked in three years ago and what's on offer now. Add it all up and the cost of swapping a three-bedroom house for a four-bedroom one can easily run into five figures before you've...

$Elan Homes is opening a new Elstone show home at Seascape in Ilfracombe$

New show home in Ilfracombe promises more than room with a view

A NEW show home in Ilfracombe will help buyers appreciate the benefits of three-storey living and drink in the views. Elan Homes will open the doors to the Elstone show home at its Seascape development on Saturday, May 2.

Taking shape on land at The Shields, homes enjoy an elevated position with potential for far-reaching views. The setting and the vista inspired the development name...

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#1 Estate Agent in Lincolnshire - King West (2026)

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#1 overall: King West - RICS regulated, CAAV member, and the county's specialist for rural, residential, and land sales since 1998
What we evaluated: professional accreditations, rural and land specialism, service depth, and geographic coverage across Lincolnshire
Who this is for: buyers, sellers, and landlords across Lincolnshire seeking a

Airbnb Property Management vs Self-Hosting: What’s Better?

If you’re considering Airbnb as an income stream, the decision between Airbnb property management and self-hosting is one you’ll face early. On one side, self-hosting offers control and avoids fees. On the other, professional management promises better performance with less day-to-day involvement.

The reality is that both options can work, but they suit different types of owners. The...

5 Tips to Keep Your Push Sweeper Rolling Smoothly

A push sweeper makes yard work easier and faster. However, it only works well if you take care of it. Many people buy these tools and expect them to last forever without any attention, but that's not how equipment works.

Regular maintenance keeps a push sweeper running smoothly and helps it last for years. Simple tasks like brush checks, wheel care, and proper storage make a big...

Construction begins on new Churchill Living development in Exmouth

Leading retirement housebuilder Churchill Living has officially started construction on a new development in Exmouth, which was recently named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026.

Located on the former Jewson Builders’ Merchant site on Lower Fore Street, the new development will deliver 54 one- and two-bedroom apartments, alongside an exclusive collection of six two-...

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Help the hedgehogs: Expert gardener warns Brits to check their lawns this Spring

As the UK weather warms up, millions of Brits will be itching to head outside and get their gardens in tip-top shape.

But for thousands of hedgehogs in the UK, this spring spruce up could prove to be catastrophic. As part of their ongoing “help the hedgehogs” campaign, MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, is warning that millions of gardeners could be inadvertently...

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Otter launches own-brand peat-free compost

Otter Garden Centres has unveiled its first own‑brand peat-free multi‑purpose compost, marking a significant step forward in the family‑run business’s commitment to sustainable gardening.

With peatland protection now a major environmental priority, demand for high‑performing peat-free alternatives has grown rapidly. Early versions of peat-free compost often struggled with moisture...

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Smart Gardens: The Evolution of Irrigation from Manual to Automated Systems

For centuries, gardeners relied on simple tools and manual labor to keep plants healthy. Carrying watering cans, dragging hoses across the yard, and estimating how much water plants needed were once the standard routines of garden care. While these traditional methods supported plant growth, they often required considerable time and effort and sometimes resulted in inconsistent watering....