Love Thy Neighbour – and stay on their good side

Love Thy Neighbour – and stay on their good side

Here’s a rather unnerving fact, as highlighted in research from insurance company CPP: a million Britons have moved house because of disputes with their neighbours. Yes, one in 20 of us have opted to sell up because of increasing tensions with — or bad...
What’s Cooking in the Kitchen?

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen?

Perhaps it’s because of all the cookery programmes on TV; perhaps it’s because of our national obsession with food; or perhaps it’s because it’s such a sociable place to sit and chat – but the kitchen has become the most popular room in...
Don’t Lag Behind – Get Insulated

Don’t Lag Behind – Get Insulated

It’s autumn, it’s the UK… and therefore – inevitably and obviously – it’s freezing. So what have you done to winterise your house? Or were you just planning to have the heating on full blast every day (which is both expensive and...
Extending your options

Extending your options

Need more space for the family but love where you live? Extending your house could be the answer. Research shows that more and more homeowners are choosing to extend instead of moving. It will certainly improve and enhance your home, but needs careful consideration...
Feeling hot this summer?

Feeling hot this summer?

One of the fastest growing design trends is the ‘outdoor room’ – and what could represent a better focal point for this than a super-cool hot tub? Whether you use it for private relaxation or partying, it’s a brilliant way to create water-based...
Make your home eco-friendly

Make your home eco-friendly

Want to do your bit for the environment, but not sure if you have the time or money to make a difference? Well, with a quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions produced by energy in the home, there are some surprisingly simple things you could do that will make a...