Homes & Gardens

7 summertime gardening tips

You will undoubtedly be spending plenty more time outdoors enjoying the warmer weather now that summer is finally here. As such, you will also probably want to start giving your garden some extra TLC. Here are some tips for sprucing it up – from the grass to the flowers and everything in between.

1. Treat your lawn for moss

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Enjoying gardening in later life

The unusual circumstances we have been experiencing in recent weeks have led to new interest in self-sufficiency among those living in and around Exeter, and indeed further afield. But whether you are looking to grow your own vegetables, cultivate flower beds or simply keep the grass cut and the borders tidy, gardening is a great way to keep busy, both mentally and physically. That’s particularly the case for the older generation, who are likely to be feeling the effects of lockdown restrictions for longer than most.

Can your builder still work during lockdown?

The government has published a document for construction workers containing guidelines on how to undertake work during the Covid-19 lockdown. Homeowners are also allowed to arrange for renovation or improvement work for their homes under the new guidelines.

According to a survey carried out by Which Magazine, 6% of people surveyed had an urgent issue that they needed a tradesperson to fix at the end of March, but 73% (three-quarters) of them could not find anybody to do the work.

What is the standard handyman's tool checklist?

Whenever there is a task or repair work; the handyman is expected to arrive. It is because only a handyman has the correct tools in his toolbox that can perform the task and save time, efforts, and energy. As a handyman, he must always be prepared with a checklist before leaving the house or before starting with the activity.

How to get a professional DIY finish during lockdown

With people spending a larger amount of time than usual in their homes, taking on DIY tasks has proven an extremely popular way to keep busy and mentally active. RGB Building Supplies has therefore put together advice and top tips on how to tackle three of the most popular DIY jobs.

What material to choose for internal doors

It is no secret that perfecting the interior of your home requires a bit of effort. There are so many things to consider from furniture, to wall coverings, lighting to soft furnishings. So it is no wonder that energy can burn out before everything is just right. It’s important, however, not to overlook elements of your home that can make a big difference, one of which is the doors you have throughout.

Taylor Wimpey's Exeter developments to reopen to customers

Following the latest UK Government guidance which came into effect on Wednesday 13th May, removing restrictions on non-essential home moves and supporting the return of activities related to the sale and purchase of homes, Taylor Wimpey will begin a phased approach to reopening its sales offices and show homes in Devon and Cornwall from Friday 22nd May.

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The humble garden shed can be an often-overlooked part of our exterior space. Shoved into a corner, out of sight and generally treated without much care and attention. As time goes on, the shed becomes even less favourable as the elements take their toll and claim the beauty that might have once existed. Once perhaps the pride and joy of the chief gardener of the home, it can soon become an unsightly mess, and can even become so poorly maintained that it can no longer even be used for what it was originally intended.

7 Creative Ideas to Step Up Your Staircase Decoration

Stairs are the boring part of the house and nobody cares about how they look. They are just a means of getting from one floor to another. So there is nothing you can do to decorate them, right? Absolutely WRONG. You can have fun decorating your staircase and personalizing them. When it comes to decorating houses, we use colorful furniture legs or pretty ornaments but ignore the staircase. In fact, by decorating the staircase you can make your house look exceptional.

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The home is a place where you should feel relaxed; it is a space where you should rest and feel happy when you arrive, it must be a cosy place where you can find well-being. The word home should gather words like intimacy, comfort, comfort, security; for these reasons, you should decorate your home depending on your taste and your needs.

Major step forward for Exeter’s new Countryside Business Hub

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