Homes & Gardens

Housebuilder to deliver 2,000 homes in the South West over the next five years

Allison Homes South West, which operates from a regional head office on the outskirts of Tiverton, Devon, is aiming to deliver around 500 properties per year, and has plans to build at nearly 15 new sites across the region in the next two years.

So far, just under 300 homes have already been delivered by the developer across seven developments in Devon and Somerset.

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Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Fresh and New

If you have lived in the same home for many years, you might start to feel as if it could use a touch of freshness. This could be in the form of a thorough cleaning, a redecoration project, or even some architectural changes. There are plenty of different ways that you could tackle the problem of your home feeling too familiar and a bit dull, but some of these ways can be extremely costly and...

900 homes and businesses get Mobile Boost

Mobile phone signal has been the only thing that hasn’t been perfect for Nathan and Lizzie Figg since they moved to Nethway Farm in South Devon three years ago. The holiday cottage business at Kingswear, near Dartmouth, is located in a valley that makes their mobile signal hit and miss. When they heard about Connecting Devon and Somerset’s Mobile Boost programme, they signed up and had a Cel-...

7 Tips on How to Spruce Up Your Home Office

If you happen to be one of the lucky few that, within the new world of remote working, could leave your living room as is and retreat into a home office space, then we applaud you. No more spending your work day at a kitchen table!

Setting up your home office space would have been a real treat as you begin to settle into a new routine of working from home; unfortunately, the novelty...

Butterfly scientists call on public for help

Butterfly Conservation launches this year’s Big Butterfly Count with a warning that time is running out to help save species.

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation are today urging the whole nation to help Britain’s butterflies by taking part in the Big Butterfly Count.

Butterfly Conservation revealed in May that half of Britain’s remaining butterfly species are now on the Red List...

Classic interior style types

Judging by the translation of the word "classicus" originating from Latin, 'classic' is the standard to follow. And one cannot disagree with that. How many years have passed since the invention of the classic interior, and it remains popular? But the term 'classic' has another meaning - traditional. Due to its beauty and relevancy, the classic design, which has passed the long test of time,...

Builders merchant celebrates 10 years of being part of the Exmouth community

The team at RGB Building Supplies in Exmouth are inviting the local community to join them on Wednesday 3rd August to celebrate 10 years since the branch opened its doors.

Between 7am and 5pm, local tradespeople and the community will be able to enjoy free food, make use of special offers and have the chance to win prizes.

Visitors will also be able to see demonstrations and...

How to Create a Hygge Kitchen

Hygge is a Scandinavian word that encompasses feelings of cosiness and contentment, and it is a concept that many people try to live by. Unfortunately, when it comes to workrooms in the home, like the kitchen, the vibe can be too impersonal and formal. Luckily, you can incorporate this concept with the interior design you choose for your kitchen, the décor, and furnishings. Here are a few...

New affordable homes in Chawleigh given the green light

A new development of affordable homes, spearheaded by the local community in Chawleigh and award-winning housing association Aster Group , has taken a step closer to becoming a reality following planning approval granted by Mid Devon District Council.

Chawleigh Community Land Trust (CLT) and Aster have partnered to deliver ten new homes which will be offered for social rent. The six...

How to Decorate a Patio or Decking Area: Our Top Tips

In the UK, only one in eight UK households has a garden, according to government report s. Gardens and patios are desired for being multipurpose, cost-effective, and private. Many modern homeowners love patios and carefully decorate them alongside the interior decoration. Thankfully, you can DIY decorate your patio easily; you only need some time, creativity, and financial commitment. This...

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