Homes & Gardens

Balancing Form and Function in Modern Italian Design

When we hear “Italian furniture”, words and expressions such as luxury, blend of craftsmanship and functionality, and high quality come to mind. Thanks to using top-quality materials and fantastic design, it has acquired popularity as a status symbol.

Italian designers know how to...

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Keeping your house sale on track after accepting an offer

Getting an offer on your house or flat can be a naturally exciting time, and it means you can start to think about moving to your next home. But it’s also a time when you need to be extremely cautious and vigilant because nothing is confirmed until the contracts of sale are signed. Knowing about problems that can occur will help you to avoid or fix them.

Why nothing is certain even...

How to use decking to make the most of your Devon home

Devon is the part of England that most people aspire to live in one day, and it’s no wonder. It’s home to some of the most beautiful coastline in the country, as well as gorgeous unspoiled countryside and pretty country villages and towns.

If you’re someone who is lucky enough to be living there already, then you probably want to make the most of your home! One great way to do that...

Luxury property developer announces 18 premium homes to join Tiverton Eastern urban extension scheme

Burrington Estates New Homes, the award-winning luxury property developer has been granted full planning permission to create a collection of highly desirable residential homes in Tiverton as part of the town’s Eastern Urban Extension.

The new site, Highwood Gardens is due to commence build between October and November of this year (2020), delivering 18 new homes, with affordable homes...

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Final homes remaining at Redrow’s The Copse development in Dawlish

Prospective homeowners need to act fast as there are just three homes remaining at Redrow’s development The Copse, positioned on the Dawlish Coast in Devon.

Just a short distance from stunning Blue Flag beaches and coastal scenery, the last remaining homes at The Copse offer spacious living with easy access to Exeter.

The final three plots include The Shaftesbury and The Marlow...

Treating Your Boilers the Right Way

Imagine it's cold outside and you wake up in the morning to a broken boiler. By the time you hop into the shower, you are going to be hit by a wave of cold water and it isn't going to be pleasant. This is something that tends to happen as soon as a bit of pressure is applied to an aging boiler. You want to make sure it never gets to this point.

The goal is to ensure the boiler is...

New study reveals how much you need to earn to buy a house in Plymouth

New data from GoCompare has discovered the salary needed in cities across the UK in order to afford a property, revealing those buying a property in Plymouth at an average cost of £203,200 would need to earn on average £36,594 a year to afford a house, making it one of the more reasonable places in the UK to buy!

In the UK overall the new findings reveal that the average cost of a...

Last chance to sign up to innovative solar panel group buying scheme

Devon residents have until the end of Monday 5 October to join more than 2,500 others and register their interest in Devon Climate Emergency’s (DCE) solar-panel group buying scheme.

Devon Solar Together is the latest in a series of similar schemes across the country which aims to boost the county’s renewable energy capacity.

It offers homeowners the chance to buy high...

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Free wood available from builders merchant

RGB Building Supplies is offering excess wood to the local community and groups for free.

RGB’s branches have a number of damaged wooden pallets, that can be broken down, as well as off-cuts of wood which people are welcome to collect and use to complete projects.

Kevin Fenlon, CEO of RGB, commented:

“The wood is perfectly usable so instead of simply skipping it, we...

Guide to replacing cabinet handles

Our step-by-step guide on replacing a cabinet door handle.

When it comes to the overall look of your home, internal doors play a big role. If your door is looking a bit Shabby, it's worth your time to give it a little TLC to make it look best. One of the quickest and easiest DIY projects is replacing a knob or handle of the cabinet door. Here is our step-by-step guide on changing...

The perks of installing bifold doors

If you are looking to create more space, and have more natural light entering your home, consider using bifold doors. The doors are designed to stack together when opened, giving you the freedom to create additional space in a room that allows for more natural lighting.

Bifold doors are often set up at the back of a property, like in the area leading out into the backyard. They help...

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