Homes & Gardens

Finding the Perfect Doors for Your Home

We obsess over wall colors, floor finishes, and light fixtures, yet frequently ignore a dominant architectural feature present in every single room. This element dictates flow, influences acoustics, and contributes massively to your home's character. It’s the humble, often overlooked door....

Allison Homes Confirms Partnership with Mental Well-being Charity for Mental Health Awareness Week

South West housebuilder Allison Homes is supporting this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (15th – 21st May) by confirming the ongoing partnership with Lighthouse Club the Construction Industry Charity.

As part of this collaboration the house builder is participating in the charity’s “Help Inside the Hard Hat on Site” campaign which aims to shine a light on mental health challenges...

New self-storage facility opens in Sidmouth

A new self-storage facility has opened in Sidmouth, offering residents a convenient and secure place to store belongings.

The purpose-built storage facility occupies the old Potburys’ auction rooms on Temple Street. The space has been extensively refitted and now contains 27 self-storage units ranging from 175sq ft to 15sq ft. Short-term and long-term lets are available.

Owner...

The Top Reasons Why Investing in a Whirlpool Bath a Brilliant Idea for Your Home

We all welcome the end of the workday when we can finally spend some well-deserved time with our loved ones and perhaps even pamper ourselves for a change. And speaking of pampering yourself, wouldn't it be delightful if you could do it from the comfort of your own home? And if you're looking for a way to relax after a long day at work, improve your physical health, and even increase your...

Buying a Second Home Abroad –Tips and Advice for Those in Cheltenham

For many people, living the dream means being able to purchase a second home abroad that they can escape to whenever possible. It may be a sun destination so that they can enjoy beautiful warm temperatures year-round, or maybe their dream is to purchase property in an exotic or exciting destination that is unlike anything they’re used to. If this sounds like you, there are some helpful tips...

How to Clean Your Property after a Fire

A fire on your property can be incredibly devastating, even more so when it occurs in your home. Restoring your house might feel like an impossible task and could be dangerous without professional intervention.

ICE Cleaning's fire cleaning services can make your home safe and liveable again. Its expert technicians use industry-leading technology to restore your property after a fire...

Work on new homes in Sampford Peverell underway

THE foundations of new homes in Sampford Peverell will be laid imminently, the Edenstone Group has announced.

The homebuilder secured reserved matters planning approval to build 60 homes across a 10.53-acre parcel of land off Higher Town, west of Sampford Peverell last August.

Work to prepare the land for housing is now well underway.

Edenstone Group operations...

The garden is most popular renovation space for South West homeowners

Following a survey indicating that an increased number of people chose to carry out renovations in their homes in 2022, with outdoor areas being the most popular for spend in the South West, RGB Building Supplies is giving advice on budget-friendly improvements people can make in their gardens this spring.

The research, carried out by consumer spending experts at money.co.uk for its...

Coming to a community near you soon: modular social housing

East Devon District Council is looking to deliver an innovative, carbon neutral social housing solution to maximise the use of land which traditionally would have been difficult to build upon.

On Thursday 23 March, a demonstration house, which will be in place for 6 months, was craned into East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Blackdown House headquarters in Honiton. This house will...

Reserved Matters approval paves way for new home type in Devon

Sovereign has secured reserved matters planning approval for 69 affordable homes at Taverners Field on the edge of Exeter, Devon. It paves the way for the housing association to build the first homes using its range of new house types.

Detailed planning consent was received at the end of last year, and with work now able to start, contractors are expected to be on site shortly....

Features to Look for When Buying a Blender

A blender is one of the most versatile kitchen appliances available, useful for making everything from smoothies and soups to sauces and dips. However, with so many models on the market, it can be challenging to know what features to look for when buying one. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or just looking for a simple way to whip up a quick breakfast smoothie, there are a few things to...

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