As we move further into spring, being able to turn the heating down, or have it on less frequently, is a welcome relief to households worried about the impact on their wallets. But as our habits change amid warmer weather and lighter days, there may also be other ways that we can save on energy […]

It’s the hardest working room in the house – and most often the space which requires the biggest outlay to bring it bang up-to-date. So if you are redoing your kitchen, you’ll want the design, layout and aesthetic to be the best it can be (within budget, of course). A great kitchen balances function with […]

When it comes to the household chores you find yourself putting off for forever and a day, cleaning the oven is right up there. Tough, time-consuming and even back-breaking, depending on the height and size of your unit, is it any wonder it’s way down the to-do list? We asked experts how to make the […]

Got yourself a balcony garden, but not sure where to start? There’s lots to consider as a beginner balcony gardener, agrees Ellen Mary, gardening influencer and co-host of The Plant Based Podcast. She shares the following balcony gardening tips for beginners… What are the best balcony plants for beginners? “The best plants for a beginner […]

Kitchens are a place of gatherings and are back to being the real heart of the home. Looeeze Grossman, founder and CEO of The Used Kitchen Company, shares expert tips on ways to work wonders in the busiest room in the house, amid rising prices of everything…   Buy a used kitchen Did you know […]

Boost your boundary “By growing climbers you can trick the eye into not quite knowing where the boundary starts and finishes. If you’ve got a nice boundary like a nice brick wall or fancy fence, leave some of it exposed, breaking it up with planting. “But if you’ve got a cheap fence or an unattractive […]

Functionality and clever space design ideas have become increasing trends for those dealing with small living spaces. Learning how best to utilise space no matter how much (or how little) you have, is always useful. When it comes to furnishing and fashioning a small room, there are some useful hacks on how to make the […]

It’s the start of a new year and with that brings the start of new beginnings. Whether that’s a new exercise regime, rethinking your career prospects or most exciting of all, searching for a new home. The property market in the UK has experienced a huge rise in demand and prices in the past two […]

If you’ve just moved into a new home and are staring at a blank canvas, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to decorating and adding your own style. You may also find that some rooms are trickier than others, from being too small, too big, or having little quirks to them. […]

For those used to renting, the one downside can be that it is hard to make the property feel like your own because it isn’t technically yours to own. Depending on the landlord as well, there can be some restrictions when it comes to decorating too, but with our 5 quick fixes, you can feel […]