Landlords who do not comply with tenants who request improvements to the energy efficiency of their homes could face prosecution under new laws. Since the beginning of April this year tenants living in F and G rated homes have been able to request energy efficiency improvements to their properties such as modern windows. … Read more
Many homeowners embarking on a kitchen remodeling project are excited about choosing from all the options for cabinets, appliances, and flooring. But before concentrating on color and style, the first consideration in a kitchen should be the functionality of the space. While these design details are important, they takes a back seat to usability when … Read more
STATS 4 BEDROOMS 2 BATHS 3,693 SQ. FT. $1,135,400 Built in the mid-19th century by Bath’s city architect G. P. Manners, this former church was later converted into a residence by architect Derek Jewell. Located in the historic village of Clandown, the home is just nine miles from Bath and some 90 minutes from London. … Read more
We knew it was coming. When Nest bought the camera maker DropCam for a cool half billion last year, it seemed inevitable that a surveillance camera would be Nest’s third big hardware release. Today, Nest announced Nest Cam—along with a subscription service called Nest Aware. The Camera Let’s start with the Cam, which popped up … Read more
The latest E3 show noticed Microsoft destroy with game console lifestyle. commonly whilst a console is launched, the vendor does no longer trade the specs for its lifespan (traditionally 5 to seven years). This way, developers will usually have one hardware spec to goal when growing video games. That form of reality enables in sport … Read more
A small unused bedroom has been transformed into a stunning traditional bathroom with an unusual and theatrical scheme. Tash Hazelton and her boyfriend Joe Neville bought their four-bedroom Victorian terrace in Reigate, Surrey as a long-term renovation project. The three-storey house had just a tiny shower room and WC on the first floor, so they … Read more
Nowadays, people are more likely to check the time on their phone than to look over at a clock. But even with these ubiquitous (and multitasking) digital timepieces, it’s not uncommon for homes to feature a tall, stately grandfather clock. The classic “tick-tock” noise is just too cozy to give up. But grandfather clocks weren’t … Read more
It’s just possible that the old painting you picked up at a car boot sale could pay for your next holiday! New research from insurance company Direct Line found that one in six of us has unwittingly given away high-value items to friends, charity shops and jumble sales, only to realise they were valuable when it was too late. … Read more