Homes & Gardens

As we start 2019, weather forecasters have said the UK could see another Beast From The East and, liquid fuels trade association The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) is urging elderly people age 75+, using heating oil, to sign up to the Cold Weather Priority initiative, as it responds to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics which show an estimated 50,100 excess...

New research released this week has revealed the startling costs that Britons are paying to fix damage in their homes. Households across the country are spending a massive £527.30 per household emergency, a total of £3.7bn across the UK.

As we approach Christmas and our hard-earned cash becomes more valuable than ever, it’s no surprise that 74% of us are concerned about home...

Living in the perfect home is something we all aspire to, but when you’re looking to a purchase a new property, it’s rare to find a house that is a perfect match for your ideal home. There’s usually at least one compromise to be made, and if your budget’s a bit tight, your new house could be several steps below dream home status.

One way to fulfil your dream home requirements is to opt...

A green home translates to significantly reduced power bills, better efficiency from electric appliances and a smaller, overall carbon footprint, but there’s even more to it than that. For example, a well-planned photovoltaic system can not only save money, but it can essentially make a home largely independent of the power grid. Go through the following six tips and see if there isn’t...