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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The biggest moving home fails revealed

Moving home is stressful at the best of times; you’re constantly trying to ensure that you’ve remembered to box everything, packed everything correctly and ensure that you don’t damage any of the new furniture.

If you think you’re the only one that’s suffered a big mishap on moving in day, arguable one of your biggest life events, then you’re wrong. A survey of 2,000 movers has shown...

Over a third of Plymouth homeowners have invested in renovations to increase its value during lockdown

With most of the nation stuck indoors due to lockdown restrictions, homeowners across the UK are investing in lockdown makeovers, new research reveals.

The 2020 Renovation Nation Report , by mortgage comparison site money.co.uk , has found that UK’s homeowners have invested an average of £4,035.70 each on home renovations, since the lockdown began in March. And it seems that Brits...

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East Devon home repairs service for 4,200 council properties gradually returning to normal

The repairs service for tenants living in East Devon’s 4,200 council properties is gradually returning to normal following the challenges of ensuring the safety of residents and staff during the Covid-19 lockdown while operating an emergency repairs programme.

As we ease out of the restrictions, the council’s repairs team, working with its partners Ian Williams Ltd who maintain the...

39,000 households in Plymouth have invested in their property during lockdown with a view to selling

With the recent announcement that stamp duty is being paused on properties up to £500,000, many people in the UK may be looking to put in an offer on their dream property. If you’ve been making improvements to your home to increase its sale value, you’re not alone.

According to recent research of over 1,000 UK homeowners from MyGlazing.com , the Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF)...

5 Alternative Uses for Your Garage

If your garage is gathering dust or is cluttered with items you no longer want or need, it might be time to put the space to better use.

There are many options that could improve your quality of life and make you fall a little more in love with your home. For inspiration on how to maximize the square footage, here are five alternative uses for your garage.

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    Redrow launches new nature-friendly biodiversity strategy in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts

    Leading housebuilder Redrow has launched its ‘Nature for People’ biodiversity strategy, established as part of a long-standing partnership with charity The Wildlife Trusts .

    The strategy sees the housebuilder commit to objectives under three key themes - Nature Gains, Rewilding Lives and Flourishing Legacy - including:

    • Contributing to existing or potential nature
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    How to Get Realistic Quotes from Builders - National Association of Building Contractors

    Simon Mason explains why the prices you call in from contractors can differ – and what you need to know to get an accurate figure for all the works involved in your project

    Whether it’s for a complete house build or a job undertaken by an individual trade, gathering quotes is a time-...

    Devon is at the heart of a post-lockdown property surge

    A number of things have changed - and changed forever - since the coronavirus pandemic hit the world. An increased desire to move has been one of the changes dominating the UK after the worst of the virus seems to seep away. One such place experiencing a spike in property interest is Devon.

    Interest in properties in Devon has increased as city dwellers aim to relocate their...

    Brits are in with a chance of getting rid of their garden disasters!

    Research has revealed that gardening disasters plague around three quarters (73%) of Brits, prompting power tool manufacturer Ryobi to launch a search for the nation’s ugliest garden.

    Disasters range from not being able to get plants to grow (14%) to forgetting to water plants (10%), as well as physical injury (9%), insect infestation (8%) and pets digging up the lawn (7%).

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    How to create an all-white interior home

    All-white interiors have long been considered the epitome of chic in terms of home design, but how do you actually go about embracing and more importantly, maintaining one? It’s simple when you know how.

    Looking at The White Company reviews online, it’s obvious that the quest for bright neutral interior spaces is still at the forefront of many homeowners’ minds, so let’s find out how...

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