By Tom Gard WE'VE all seen it on the TV home makeover shows. Owners bored with staring at the same old walls, ceilings and floors call in the experts armed with a myriad of clever paint effects,
00:00 Mon 19th Feb 2001By Christina Okoli WANTED TO RENT A cosy corner of your home throughout the winter months for a rapidly-growing family of vermin. SCRAPS of fast food, litter, floods, mild weather and decaying
00:00 Tue 16th Jan 2001By Tom Gard DOES giving all or part of your home a much needed makeover feature in your list of New Year's resolutions Once you've decided what you want to do, it is always tempting to throw
00:00 Mon 15th Jan 2001Father’s Day is just around the corner and time is running out to find the perfect gift! If you’re yet to find something to show your dad or father figure how much you appreciate them, check out these ideas, all available with fast delivery on Amazon Prime.
10:10 Mon 14th Jun 2021Outdoor improvements can increase your home's value, add kerb appeal, and provide functionality and comfort. But it can be tricky to decide which to do. For modern families, there are several improvements that you can consider. Here are some outdoor home improvement ideas to make your home more beautiful and give you enjoyment and value.
14:34 Thu 18th Feb 2021Many of us have, at one time or another, picked up a paint brush or a screwdriver and done a bit of DIY. Whether it is to redecorate a new home or simply spruce up your existing one people are DIYing it for themselves often every weekend. It can be relatively easy to give your home a new look without breaking the bank....
10:45 Thu 17th Jun 2010Amazon is famous for great deals and efficient service in online shopping. They are most well known for selling books, CDs and DVDs they also have departments for households goods, clothes, electronics and even DIY plus many others. They offer the lowest possible prices and the variable shipping rates are a unique feat...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010Council Tax Rebanding – How do I challenge my council tax band
Now you have figured out what tax band you are in, we can begin to work out if you are being taxed correctly and if you’re eligible to put in a claim for a rebate.
Before you do this, you need to understand that challenging your council t...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010You may think you would be saving money by holding a party at your own house rather than hiring a venue, this may not be the case, however. Even inviting friends over for a visit may be costing us more than we think. It may well be that we should be offering to visit people in their own homes according to recent resear...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Britons may be willing to splash out on romance for Valentine’s Day, but being British their wooing all too often ends in tears, home insurance companies have claimed.
They should know - home insurance firms are the ones left paying for our ham-fisted attempts at the delicate art of seduction.
Diamond engagemen...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Would we all know what to do in the event of a fire in our homes It seems many of us would not according to a recent study.
Over five million adults in the UK live in property with no fire safety devices such as smoke alarms, fire extinguishers or blankets, warn home insurance firms.
Every year 11,500 injuries are c...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Many of us remember when a garage was used to store a car and maybe a few of Dad’s tools and DIY gear. Nowadays, however, with the increasing size of cars and the decreasing size in garages the vast majority of us now put our cars on the drive and use the garage as effectively a big cupboard.
Unfortunately, this...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Millions of holidaymakers planning on cutting out the middle man by booking their holiday online this summer could be facing financial disaster when abroad.
Over the summer months, over 11 million people are estimated to bypass travel agents and book their own accommodation, flights and hire cars for their holidays.
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15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Most men and women's bathrooms are fully-stocked with hundreds of beauty products, whether it's styling gel or fake tan, it seems that everyone is obsessed with looking their best.
Although these beauty products are intended for use on the body, its often the case that a bottle gets dropped and ends up spilling everyw...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Hello, It has been a very long time since I last wrote a blog for you, and for that I apologise. I also apologise for the particularly geeky Star Wars reference in the title of this blog. Over the
14:22 Fri 10th Jul 2009You ve decided to sell your most valuable asset: your home. Here are ten surprisingly quick and easy ways to get the maximum price 1. Increase your kerb appeal. First impressions count. Most buyers
15:10 Wed 05th Dec 2007
Summer's (nearly) here and the time is right for... doing a spot of DIY.
A wall, of any shape or size, could make an interesting feature in any garden.
11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003
Summer's (nearly) here and the time is right for... doing a spot of DIY.
A wall, of any shape or size, could make an interesting feature in any garden.
11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003Summer's (nearly) here and the time is right for... doing a spot of DIY. A wall, of any shape or size, could make an interesting feature in any garden.
11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003A. The tradition of spring cleaning goes back to pagan times. Spring was a celebration of new life, of out with the old and in with the new. The detritus that had built up during the 'hibernation'
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