Most people have guests stopping over for a few nights around the festive period. Whether you have an en-suite or a main bathroom, if you have been thinking of updating it for a while now, it is probably overdue an update before your guests arrive. Sometimes a good clean, a lick of paint and colour … Read more
You may be surprised to hear that around 75% of our customers during their kitchen design process will specifically mention Christmas as a reason for a certain feature, be it a bigger oven, more worktop space, or room for a large dining room table. It is only one day a year, but it is so … Read more
Which smart switch is best? What do smart switches do, and are they worth the money? We test five of the contenders: the Belkin WeMo Insight Switch, TP-Link Wi-Fi Smart Plug, Elgato Eve Energy, Energenie Mi| Home Adapter Plus and the Efergy Ego. Also read our reviews of the best smart light bulbs Also see: Best Gadget … Read more
The number of health conscious people in the UK is on the up and commercial gyms can be incredibly busy at peak times. With costly memberships and families trying to juggle the demands of modern life, more and more are creating their own workout space at home. As garden rooms can be installed within 15-20 … Read more
The winter months are some of the most exciting and yearned for; crisp country walks, cosy log fires and chunky blankets. But if you are lucky enough to have a conservatory, orangery or garden room, the winter season can pose a threat. In order to be able to continue to use this room to appreciate … Read more
Stylish and extremely practical, the hidden TV system solves various problems tied to unsightly wiring and cables, freeing up space and making the scenic impact of the screen less invasive in your home. Also available with Bluetooth audio system, the concealed TV compartment supports a maximum screen size of 42 ’’ but it can be … Read more
Decorating a whole house or even one’s own bedroom isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. From the sea of data on the internet, it is so hard to find out how you want the place you’ll live to look like. It’s your house and it should represent you. If only you had a team of architects … Read more
Before you place an order for a business or home security system, it is important to first do an audit of your current security situation and then proceed to compare that with the security you would like to have in place. This is because your security system is supposed to bridge the gap between the … Read more
With slightly tougher conditions ahead Gary Warby, Managing Director Premier Windows, highlights ten home improvements to help you sell your home. Recent reports show that while far from having a catastrophic impact on the housing market, house sales have taken a down turn while buyers wait for the Brexit situation to settle down. This … Read more
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