Homes & Gardens

How to Build Your Own Gym at Home

Having your own gym at home would be a dream if you're a health and fitness enthusiast. You can pop in whenever you need a good workout without worrying about the commute or jostling with other people to use certain equipment. You can also cut distractions and focus on getting the work in. On top of that, you can blast your own music.

In addition, a quick search on the internet shows...

Stunning riverside development in Tiverton unveils first show homes

Two brand new show homes at a new riverside development, St.George’s Court in Tiverton, have been unveiled by local independent housebuilder, 3 Rivers Developments Ltd.

St George’s Court is a much anticipated, award-winning development of 39 two-and three-bedroom houses, and one- and two-bedroom apartments, positioned right in the very heart of the Tiverton town and community, with a...

Bellway is offering house-hunters in Willand up to £12,000 towards their mortgage payments at Fox Mill Gardens

Homebuyers in Willand can save up to £12,000 in mortgage payments with Bellway

Bellway South West is offering house-hunters in Willand up to £12,000 towards their mortgage payments to help reduce their cost of living.

The developer is offering to pay £1,000 a month towards mortgage payments for up to 12 months for buyers of designated plots at its newly-launched Fox Mill Gardens development off Meadow Park in the village.

Bellway has launched the offer,...

Ultimate New Year present for former military veteran

A former military veteran says he has been given the perfect New Year’s gift after being handed the keys to the house he helped to build.

Adrian Colwill, 47, a former Royal Artillery soldier from the age of 16, experienced some mental health challenges when he left the forces.

Despite carrying out a number of roles on civvy street, including managing a hotel, Adrian was left...

How to Keep Your Home Clean During the Busy Christmas Period

Whether you are cooking Christmas dinner or wrapping gifts, the holiday season does not leave much time for chores. But a clean home is very important during the winter months.

There are lots of seasonal threats to your property’s cleanliness, including mould and pests. Fail to prevent and treat them, and you could be putting your visitors’ health at risk.

ICE Cleaning is a...

Houseplant parents: Move pots towards bright windows in winter

Looking after your houseplant during the height of winter isn't the easiest - freezing temperatures are the norm and sunlight has become a luxury. Houseplant parents are being advised to move their plants towards brighter windows, and away from areas including above a radiator, or near a fire.

With sales of houseplants in the UK growing 50% last year* compared to pre-pandemic in 2019...

How to Pick the Right Indoor Plant

If you are looking to buy a new plant for your home, you may wonder which plants you should buy and which ones you shouldn't.

But, there are several factors you should keep in mind in order to make sure you buy the best plant for your room.

Keeping an indoor plant is a great way to add some color to your walls. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants available indoors to...

5 Reasons to Consider Renting Rather Than Selling Your Property

Homeowners consider selling their homes for a lot of reasons. Usually, it may involve relocating far away or upgrading to a much better house.

However, many homeowners don't even consider renting the property rather than selling it before moving on to a new home. While there are pros and cons to both selling and renting your house, you should seriously consider renting unless you...

How to Make Your Home Cosy This Winter

While it might feel like everyone has been in the midst of winter for months, there is still a significant amount of time left where it is likely to feel chill. What is worse is that everything feels a little blander after Christmas, yet many are still faced with very dark nights and mornings and frosty fingertips when they step out of the door.

Without the Christmas spirit keeping...

It’ll be homely this Christmas

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes joins in the festive fun, by kickstarting the season with some Christmas cheer across their housing developments in Devon.

The festive celebrations have commenced at the Barratt David Wilson Homes developments at Okement Park, Okehampton and Fairfax Heath, Tiverton.

The Wren Music choir provided residents and community members at...

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