With today’s trends for cream carpets and solid Wood Flooring it can often be a nightmare to protect and keep clean carpets and floors without becoming obsessive. Although many of us will fork out hundreds of pounds for beautiful flooring, when it comes to its maintenance, the chemicals and methods we use can actually be...
Kate Middleton may have just bagged herself a prince but like any other newlywed, one of her priorities will be settling into her new marital home. Just because she has become a member of royal family doesn’t mean she has to live in a dated 19th century show home. As the new modern princess, Kate...
Today’s economic climate means lenders are shy with dishing out credit, so if you’re looking to borrow money, your credit rating better be good. From mortgages to financing DIY projects; a good credit rating means you should be able to borrow at more favourable rates or avoid being turned down altogether. Even if you have...
If you thought DIY was just a way to pass the time on a rainy weekend, think again. Engaging in a little hands on home improvement can do a great deal to improve your quality of life, the value of your property and it can even have a positive effect on the cost of your...
Having two long bank holiday weekends in a row is something that doesn’t happen too often so why not make the most of it and get on top of your DIY. According to a recent survey, 1 in 10 of us will be spending the bank holiday weekend doing up the house with a spot...
Advertisement feature The recent fine weather means that spring is well on the way so now is the best time to spruce up your bedroom with a good spring clean. Your bedroom may well have been a cosy retreat over the winter but all kinds of dust and debris could have gathered over the winter...
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It's finally the time of year again when we can cast off our winter coats, start thinking about going on holiday or treating our mothers to a wealth of chocolate and other pampering treatments in honour of them being our mums. But it also means that flowers are bursting into life all across the country,...
As we spend one third of our lives in bed, it is really important to make the bedroom a comfortable, relaxing and charming space. However, busy lifestyles and a shortage of time means this can be tricky in practice, especially when you have a busy household. If your bedroom suffers from the normal grievances of...
Tile Depot is delighted to introduce a selection of designer products from the Laura Ashley Home collection. A true English brand, Laura Ashley adds a romantic touch, elegance and a much-loved British style to interiors. All 15 Tile Depot stores are eager to introduce a collection of stunning Laura Ashley ceramic wall tiles for bathrooms...
If you’re looking to buy a new sofa for your living room, office or guest bedroom, it’s important to consider the type of sofa that will best fit you, your family, your space and your lifestyle. Buying a sofa is an investment and you will want it to last for years, so getting one that...
Many cat owners are plagued by intruder cats that can enter the home through a simple swing cat flap and eat their pet’s food. Also annoying are stray tom cats that spray inside the house and terrify the more timid pet cat. These are common problems that can be overcome with a cat flap that...
