Homes & Gardens

How Long Do Boilers Last?

How Long Do Boilers Last?

No matter the boiler that you have, it will need to be replaced eventually. Like all home appliances over time, they will start to lose their ability to function as necessary. An important thing to keep in mind is how the advancement of technology and the change in the UK's climate and heating needs will affect the usefulness of any given boiler; many older boilers just can’t compete with the...

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How to revive a shabby interior? You don’t have to invest tens of thousands

Do you feel that your home’s interior doesn’t look as good as it did some years ago? You don’t have to plan a complete renovation right away. Bring your home back to life with relatively inexpensive renovations. Which ones?

How to treat old paint and tiles?

The paintwork condition has a big impact on the overall impression. It loses its uniform colour over time. In addition, yellow...

Review your Devon landlord with Treehaus

The UK has been battling a national housing crisis for some time now, and the pandemic conditions have only put the sector under further pressure.

Historically low inventories have driven prices up, and significant changes in moving trends have left many areas struggling. For Devon, the most recent challenge is the dramatic drop in available rental properties. With domestic...

6 Things to Consider when Making Over Your Living Room

The living room is one of the most important rooms of the home; it is where you spend your time relaxing and entertaining guests. The look of your living room matters often. It provides one of the first impressions of your home. When it comes to decorating your living room, there are a lot of things that you need to think about, from your decorating style to your budget. Read on to find out...

Zero-carbon homes builder set for most successful year yet

The UK’s leading sustainable housebuilder, Verto, will this year expand further into Devon and Somerset after successfully delivering its Zero Carbon Smart Homes ™across the South West for over a decade. Its next steps include creating a new community of Exeter’s first carbon-negative homes.

Founded by Tom Carr and Richard Pearce eleven years ago, Truro based Verto is the first UK...

More than 100 East Devon council homes to become more eco-friendly

More than 100 East Devon council homes are now more eco-friendly thanks to a special project that helped them upgrade their insulation, heating systems and much more.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has been running a Green Homes Grant programme since 2020 – the Government scheme is designed to help councils fund the cost of reducing the carbon footprint and environmental impact...

Upgrade your garden this summer

The summer season can give your garden a tough time if you don’t make the right adjustments depending on your needs. This applies no matter if you’re keen on growing plants or you simply want to focus on building aesthetics. Upgrading your garden just before summer can open a lot of opportunities for you to increase its value in the long run.

However, as easy it is to make plans...

Top Tips To Make Your Home Warmer

Keeping your home warm in the winter can be a difficult affair. Luckily, there are plenty of small changes that you can make to help keep heat in and banish the icy hand of Jack Frost. Here is a quick list showcasing some of the measures you can take to make your home warmer.

Install Shutters

Companies that offer shutters in Royal Tunbridge Wells regularly install wooden and...

How to Make Your Home Unique

Your home is a direct reflection of your personality, which is why people often want to find ways to make their homes unique. Houses can all look the same, especially when not much thought or creativity has been put into the decor. So, what are a few of the best ways to make your home unique? There are a number of ways to make your home stand out and feel that little bit more special and...

If your home has been damaged by the storms 'beware of cold callers'

Trading Standards is urging householders, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, to be on their guard for rogue traders who might try to cash in on the damage caused by recent storms.

At the end of last week and over the weekend Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset was hit by a series of storms which damaged homes and property.

Now the Heart of the South West Trading...

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