Homes & Gardens

Home Improvement Ideas That Add Style Without Major Renovation

Improving a home does not always require a major extension or months of disruptive building work. Across Devon, many homeowners are looking for practical ways to refresh their properties while preserving their character and keeping renovation costs under control. As rising construction costs...

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What You Can Buy From a Roofing Supplies Company

Most people think of roofing supplies in simple terms: tiles, felt, maybe a few lengths of guttering. In reality, a good roofing supplies company stocks far more than the obvious surface materials. Roofing is a system, not a single product, and every layer matters if you want a roof that keeps out water, manages heat, and lasts for decades rather than years.

That matters whether you...

What to Know Before Starting a Metal Building Insulation Retrofit

Retrofitting insulation in a metal building sounds straightforward on paper: identify heat loss, add insulation, lower energy bills. In practice, it’s rarely that simple. Metal buildings behave differently from wood-framed structures, and retrofit work often exposes problems that were easy to ignore when the building was new—condensation, air leakage, thermal bridging, and aging roof...

What You Should Know Before Starting a Garage Door Insulation Project

Garage door insulation sounds simple on paper: add a layer of material to a large metal door and the space should get more comfortable. Sometimes it does. Sometimes homeowners finish the project and wonder why the garage still feels hot in August, cold in January, and drafty all year long.

The difference usually comes down to expectations and prep. A garage door is one part of a...

How to Sell a Tenanted Property Quickly Without Disrupting Your Tenants

Selling a property is rarely simple. Selling one that’s occupied adds another layer entirely. You’re not just thinking about price, timing, and paperwork; you’re also dealing with someone’s home, routine, and sense of stability.

That’s why the fastest sales of tenanted properties usually aren’t the most aggressive. They’re the most organised.

Landlords often assume there are...

How Door Handles Can Tie Together a Full Renovation Project

A full renovation is usually discussed in big-ticket terms: flooring, cabinetry, wall finishes, lighting, layout. Fair enough. Those decisions shape the bones of a home. But ask any designer why some renovated spaces feel calm, cohesive, and considered while others feel oddly unfinished, and the answer often comes down to the details people touch every day.

Door handles sit high on...

How to Get Rid of Moths in Your Home: Signs, Treatments and Costs Explained

Holes in your favourite jumper. Bald patches creeping along the carpet edge. Small golden moths drifting out of the wardrobe at dusk.

If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Moth infestations have risen sharply across the UK in recent years, and homes in the South West are no exception. Period cottages, wool carpets and rooms that stay undisturbed for months give moths...

Garden Design Trends Transforming UK Homes in 2026

Step outside a modern British home today, and you are no longer stepping "out,” but rather stepping “in.” We are seeing a significant change in the spatial plans of British houses. The old type of backyard, of rye grass and a rusting rotary washing line, has mutated into a fully integrated part of the house’s interior and exterior architecture.

This is not merely a cosmetic upgrade....

Practical Home Design Trends UK Families Are Loving This Year

A family home handles muddy shoes, busy mornings, homework sessions, and quiet evenings without feeling cluttered or uncomfortable. That's why many UK families are moving away from short-lived design fads and focusing on practical improvements that make everyday life easier.

This year's biggest home design trends aren't about chasing luxury. They're about creating spaces that feel...

How to Make Your Living Room Feel Comfortable Throughout the Year

Your living room is where you relax after a long day, spend time with family, entertain friends, or simply enjoy a quiet evening with a book. Because it serves so many purposes, creating a room that feels comfortable in every season is well worth the effort.

Fortunately, you don't need a full renovation to make a noticeable difference. A few thoughtful updates, smart furniture...

LiveWest to deliver more than 700 affordable homes in rural South West communities

A leading housing association has pledged to deliver around 709 affordable homes in rural communities across the South West over the next three years, reinforcing its commitment to supporting some of the region's most remote and economically vital areas.

LiveWest, part of Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), has outlined its ambitious rural development plans as the housing sector marks...

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