Homes & Gardens

What to Consider Before Adding Colour to Your Home

Choosing a new colour for your home is much more than just picking something that looks good in isolation. You need a tone that reflects your style and complements the architecture. Before you start splashing paint on the walls, there are a few factors to think about that can help you make an...

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Tackling all the DIY Projects You Have Been Putting Off

There are only so many hours in your day that you can dedicate to certain tasks. Perhaps work, or school is taking up a lot of your time; perhaps there is an organised sport that you always go to, or you are a parent, and most of your attention is directed towards taking care of your child or children.

No matter what takes up most of your time, there are always do it yourself projects...

Ways to Challenge Your Landlord for Refusal to Return Your Down Payment in Full

As your office lease is about to end, you hope that you can settle everything soon so that you can move the entire office to the new space and leave everything behind. You’re grateful for the chance to have leased the space for a few years, but it’s now time to move on. Besides, your business is already growing, and you can’t stay in the same place.

The final step is for you to sign...

Top Tips to Improve the Structure of Your Home

Most people are more focused on the interior improvements of their home rather than working on the actual structure of it – and it’s easily done because attractive decorating and investments within the living space are always more appealing than financing outside improvements that you can’t really see.

For long term benefits, however, it’s important to consider how you can structurally...

What to do When Preparing to Move Away from Plymouth

If you are looking to move away from the beautiful city of Plymouth, there are several things that you should consider to make sure that your house move is a success and that everything runs as smoothly as possible. If you don’t know where to start, this guide will help you to arrange everything you need.

How do you find the perfect home?

• First, you need to decide whether you...

Taylor Wimpey proud to bring new homes to Plymouth

Taylor Wimpey Exeter is proud to announce that its latest development on the outskirts of Plymouth will open its doors at the end of June. A small collection of new homes tucked away in the peaceful village of Tamerton Foliot, Copleston Heights will include a mix of three, four and six-bedroom homes designed with families in mind.

Melissa Langton, Sales and Marketing Director at Taylor...

A Starter’s Guide to Buying Property Abroad

There are numerous reasons to want to buy a property of your own abroad. Not only could it provide you with a personal space to sit back, relax, and soak up the sun, but it could also help to diversify your investment portfolio. If you are considering purchasing a place in a stunning location, read this starter’s guide to buying property abroad.

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Why downsizing can give you a new lease of life

Whether your kids have flown the nest or you’re starting a new chapter in your life, downsizing may be the perfect option for you. There are all sorts of reasons why people choose to downsize from their present home, but what you may not realise is all the advantages it can bring. Here are a few reasons why downsizing can give you a new lease of life.

Increased Cash Flow

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100-year-old dragons lovingly restored for topping out ceremony at former Yealm Hotel

Simon Friend of Red Earth Developments, owner of the landmark redevelopment of The Yealm, knows a thing or two about Wyvern – a winged, two-legged Chimera dragon with a barbed tail. He commissioned local historical monuments and buildings restoration specialist, Guy Marsh based in Chulmleigh, to repair six 100-year old dragons to reinstate them on the roof in a ‘topping out’ ceremony at the...

What is conservatory roof insulation?

No matter how much you might love the idea of relaxing in your conservatory with friends, family, or even just a great book, the fact is that the average conservatory is one of the most underused rooms in any home. That’s because they are so reliant on outside factors, such as excessive weather changes or external noise. It can be hard to relax when you’re sweating in the summer, shivering in...

Why are Londoners increasingly moving west?

Living in London was once the ultimate dream. However, this consensus has been complicated in recent times due to a plethora of circumstances surrounding people’s interests in property.

Cities are now home to 62% of the younger population and 46% of those aged 65 and over, and the latter is growing. Changes are undoubtedly occurring.

Still, many Londoners are packing up and...

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