Homes & Gardens

Landlord vs. Homeowner’s Insurance: What's the Difference?

As a property owner, securing the right insurance is essential. But if you're transitioning from living in your home to renting it out, or perhaps you're a new landlord, a crucial question arises: "Will my homeowner's insurance be enough?" The answer, in most cases, is a resounding no...

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Plymouth Home Renovation: Your Guide to Safety

Whether curating a luxury apartment in Millfields or rolling up your sleeves on a doer-upper in North Road West, Plymouth has plenty of property ripe for development. For those undertaking these renovations it is an exciting, but often chaotic time.

Amongst the chaos, including finalising designs, sourcing materials, briefing builders and getting sign off from building regulations,...

Home improvements that make life easier

Sometimes you’ll feel the urge to transform your home because you want a change. Sometimes it’ll be because you’re moving somewhere new and want to add some value before you sell. But other times, you might want to change your home because there’s a certain unnameable something that is making life just that little bit less enjoyable. Friction between your daily activities makes everything more...

How to Cost-Effectively Renovate Your Home

Big renovations like kitchens or bathrooms might add a lot of value to your home, but they could easily become massive mistakes without the correct planning. That is why they should be the last rooms you renovate. You need to work out on how you can improve the living areas of your home first so that you can decide on your style and understand your living habits intimately.

What some...

Things to Do When Looking for a New Home

When it comes to buying a home there are many things to consider. In many ways it is very similar to a lot of the points we mentioned in our post ‘Things to Do Once You Have Decided to Sell Your Property’ . So, in this article we will focus on the things you must do when looking for a new house, whether you are staying in Plymouth or moving elsewhere.

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Which doors fit your design and budget - the low-mid-high budget ranges

When it comes to decorating and furnishing a house, the biggest issue buyers face is staying under budget. There is no limit in options in designs and types as well as prices when it comes to choosing doors. If you want to have a quality product with features such as durability, security and also design suited to your interior, you will have to compensate monetarily, but that doesn't mean that...

How to increase your house’s appeal

You might be thinking of getting your house ready to sell or just want to make your interior space more appealing for your family to enjoy, investing in your home is always a good idea. It’s the place you spend the majority of your time, and a huge amount of memories and milestones will be made here. Below are a few ideas that will boost your house’s appeal, making you never want to leave and...

Simple Hacks to Improve Your Home Exterior

If you have recently moved into a new home or your existing property needs a bit of work, one of the first aspects that you may be looking to improve is the exterior. After all, the exterior of your home makes the initial impression when guests arrive. Although a well-designed garden is usually the initial idea you may have for improvement, it really doesn’t have to be that complicated. A few...

How To Take The Stress Out Of Moving House

Moving house is a monumental task, and fortunately it is something that most people only have to do a few times in their life. It can be tempting to try to forget that your house move is imminent and distract yourself with other tasks, but organisation is key for a stress-free house move. If you arrange all your belongings meticulously when you pack, it will make the unpacking process much...

What Prospective Homeowners in Plymouth Should Know Before They Buy

The Plymouth property market is about to grow in a big way. The council has confirmed that it will allocate £15.4 million to build 5,000 new homes over the next five years. Plymouth City Council would like to offer more affordable housing to the people of Plymouth, also giving them a high standard of living with things like economic heating systems.

While many have praised...

How To Improve The Look Of Your Garden This Autumn

After the summer months are over, it can be tempting to forget about your garden completely until the following spring. Regular garden maintenance throughout autumn and winter will ensure that your flowers and plants fulfil their potential during the warmer months. In order to take care of your garden properly and guarantee that it flourishes, you must tend to it throughout the year. Although...

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