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....

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...

Black vs white windows: A simple guide to decide

When moving into or building a new home, there are lots of decisions to make; do you get cladding? Do you want an extension? Real grass or turf? But one of the biggest decisions facing many homeowners at the moment is whether to get black windows or white windows to improve the curb appeal of their home ! So let's compare the two.

Why are black-framed windows so popular?

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The Benefits of Replacing Shower Panels with PVC Tiles

Bathrooms are the most used places in a home. They’re highly vulnerable to water damage. They should be well-maintained. Wall panels are uniquely designed to offer protection against water and moisture. They’re affordable and offer a host of benefits. Get your shower panels at https://ceiling2floor.co.uk/ and transform your home. Keep reading for more insights.

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4 Tips for Furnishing Your Summer Home

Summertime is the perfect opportunity to get away and enjoy the outdoors. From outdoor furniture that can withstand the elements to personal touches that give your space a cosy feel, furnishing your summer home can be a fun and enjoyable experience. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can create a space that’s perfect for summertime relaxation and entertainment. Read on!

1. Invest...

Five Benefits of Wooden Summer Houses

Are you planning to spruce up your garden in preparation for the warmer summer months? Wooden summer houses are fashionable and make an excellent addition to any backyard. Summer homes are mainly wooden structures with various fascinating features and designs. They have also grown so durable and dependable that they may be used all year!

Suppose you need professional assistance in...

Devon housebuilder shares top five benefits of buying a new build home

Leading housebuilder Allison Homes is sharing the top five reasons why homebuyers should consider new builds in the search for their perfect home.

Samantha Hart, Sales and Marketing Director at Allison Homes Central Region, said: “At Allison Homes we’re all about helping people find the home that is just right for them, and new builds are a fantastic option for a wide range of needs...

How to add value to a property

When looking to sell a property, it is imperative that you make sure your property is going to sell for the best possible price. This means trying to maximise your profit by making some home improvements that will get potential buyers excited and desperate for your property.

But what can you actually do to add value to your home? Well, there are a few ways to do it without having to...

Interior designer - Julia Kendell

Well-known interior designer teams up with Devon-based specialist joinery and carpentry company

Expanding Wistman’s Ltd announces Julia Kendell, best known for her TV appearances on BBC’s DIY SOS since 2008, has teamed up with the independent company as their specialist design consultant.

Well-known for her Grand Designs award-winning property design and working alongside DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, and endearing Devon boys, Chris Frediani, and Julian Perryman, Julia created...

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