Homes & Gardens

How to Choose Flooring for Pets, Spillages and Daily Wear

Flooring usually becomes a serious concern after the first visible problem appears. A laminate joint begins to swell near the kitchen sink, muddy paw prints settle into a pale carpet, or a scratched area develops where everyone enters through the back door.

Choosing flooring based on...

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How to Sell a Tenanted Property Quickly Without Disrupting Your Tenants

Selling a property is rarely simple. Selling one that’s occupied adds another layer entirely. You’re not just thinking about price, timing, and paperwork; you’re also dealing with someone’s home, routine, and sense of stability.

That’s why the fastest sales of tenanted properties usually aren’t the most aggressive. They’re the most organised.

Landlords often assume there are...

How Door Handles Can Tie Together a Full Renovation Project

A full renovation is usually discussed in big-ticket terms: flooring, cabinetry, wall finishes, lighting, layout. Fair enough. Those decisions shape the bones of a home. But ask any designer why some renovated spaces feel calm, cohesive, and considered while others feel oddly unfinished, and the answer often comes down to the details people touch every day.

Door handles sit high on...

How to Get Rid of Moths in Your Home: Signs, Treatments and Costs Explained

Holes in your favourite jumper. Bald patches creeping along the carpet edge. Small golden moths drifting out of the wardrobe at dusk.

If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Moth infestations have risen sharply across the UK in recent years, and homes in the South West are no exception. Period cottages, wool carpets and rooms that stay undisturbed for months give moths...

Garden Design Trends Transforming UK Homes in 2026

Step outside a modern British home today, and you are no longer stepping "out,” but rather stepping “in.” We are seeing a significant change in the spatial plans of British houses. The old type of backyard, of rye grass and a rusting rotary washing line, has mutated into a fully integrated part of the house’s interior and exterior architecture.

This is not merely a cosmetic upgrade....

Practical Home Design Trends UK Families Are Loving This Year

A family home handles muddy shoes, busy mornings, homework sessions, and quiet evenings without feeling cluttered or uncomfortable. That's why many UK families are moving away from short-lived design fads and focusing on practical improvements that make everyday life easier.

This year's biggest home design trends aren't about chasing luxury. They're about creating spaces that feel...

How to Make Your Living Room Feel Comfortable Throughout the Year

Your living room is where you relax after a long day, spend time with family, entertain friends, or simply enjoy a quiet evening with a book. Because it serves so many purposes, creating a room that feels comfortable in every season is well worth the effort.

Fortunately, you don't need a full renovation to make a noticeable difference. A few thoughtful updates, smart furniture...

Homeowners offered help to make a summer move to the Devon coast

A SUMMER move and the chance to enjoy stunning views out to the Devon coast could still be on the cards, even for those with a house to sell. Elan Homes is inviting homeowners to learn how they could speed up the selling and buying process at a part exchange weekend taking place at its Seascape development in Ilfracombe on July 25 and 26.

Elan regional sales director Tracey...

LiveWest to deliver more than 700 affordable homes in rural South West communities

A leading housing association has pledged to deliver around 709 affordable homes in rural communities across the South West over the next three years, reinforcing its commitment to supporting some of the region's most remote and economically vital areas.

LiveWest, part of Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), has outlined its ambitious rural development plans as the housing sector marks...

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Sell House Fast or Hold Out for More? What Homeowners Need to Consider

Selling a home rarely comes down to one simple question. On paper, it sounds straightforward: take the highest offer possible, right? In practice, homeowners are often balancing money, timing, stress, and the realities of what comes next.

That’s why the “sell fast or wait for more?” debate deserves a more honest look. A slower sale may produce a higher price, but not always a better...

5 UK Cash House Buyers Compared: Who Has the Fastest Completion in 2026?

Most cash buying companies advertise "completion in as little as seven days". Some of them actually deliver it. The difference comes down to whether the operator holds cash directly, uses solicitors who specialise in fast conveyancing, and has the operational scale to handle the work concurrently with everything else they're processing.

Five operators with documented fast completion...

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