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Home Inspiration all Under One Roof at ‘Build It Live’ South West

The next ‘Build It Live’ show takes place at Westpoint in Exeter on the weekend of 13 and 14 September 2025. A visit to one of the Build It Live shows which take place around the UK are a great way to pick up someexpert top tips to guarantee a successful home renovation or extension.

As well as free one to one advice and free clinics and seminars, you can also meet hundreds of local and national suppliers including architects and companies offering kitchens, oak framed homes, heating solutions, glazing options and so much more…

Home improvements in 2025 are all about...

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Easy Hacks to Clean Your Bathroom Effectively

Cleaning the bathroom is another league of cleaning in comparison to the rest of the house because that is where most of the microbes and bacteria are. So it’s understandable that we are always trying to find the best products that promise to do a thorough and deep cleaning for every inch of our bathrooms.

It’s important that you have the knowledge of what it is that you can find in your bathroom and what you can do to clean it effectively. To understand more about the toxic chemicals that can be found in your cleaning agents, click here and read more about it, because harmful...

Tips for Finding Cash Buyer for Your Home Fast

If you want to sell your house quickly and are looking for a cash buyer, here's what you need to do in order to find the perfect cash buyer for your house quickly. First and foremost, it is important for you to keep in mind that not all the companies offering cash for house deals are genuine. In fact, this industry is full of scammers who are just looking to make a quick buck at the expense of homeowners in desperate situations.

If you are facing a desperate situation such as a foreclosure, divorce or problem tenants or other such things, it does not mean that you should sign a...

Redrow Homes celebrates deserving causes in Okehampton

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/12/2019 - 10:59am

Redrow Homes South West has supported a number of deserving causes in the Okehampton community – home to its new Romansfield development – through the creation of a fund for local organisations.

The housebuilder invited applicants to write to them and explain how they would benefit from the financial boost, and Redrow chose six organisations in the area to support with this particular fund.

In a cheque presentation ceremony held on Friday 25 October, Redrow celebrated the fantastic work of the North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team, the Ockment Centre, the Okehampton Public...

All You Need to Know About Electrical Safety Certificates

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 11/12/2019 - 8:29am

After inspecting the electrical connections and appliances of a house, a certified electrician issues an Electrical Safety Certificate which assures that all the tools and electrical connections in the house are safe for use. This certificate ensures the landlord as well his tenants that the house is safe to live and potential dangers like a fire caused by faulty electrical wiring or appliances are minimized or reduced.

The electrical safety of the house is a worry that occupies the mind of every house-owner and tenant. Everyone knows about the potential risks that faulty or...

How to create a cleaning schedule for your home

Do you struggle to get your daily household cleaning tasks completed? Do you find yourself only completing the essential cleaning tasks and never getting around to a deep clean? Are their areas of your home that are in desperate need of some TLC, but somehow you don’t ever have the time?

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then you could do with creating a cleaning schedule that:

A. Works for you

B. You can stick to

It may seem a daunting task, but creating an effective cleaning schedule will save you time, and your sanity in the long term,...

5 Steps to take when you move house

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 11/08/2019 - 6:45am

When you move out of your rental property in Putney, you’ll be looking forward to your new chapter and where you’ll be living next. The future takes a lot of organisation, so it’s natural that you may overlook a few details about the property you’ll be vacating. To help you ensure a smooth move-out with no conflicts or problems, we’ve put together a helpful list of tips for when you move out of your Putney home.

Review your rental agreement

When you plan to move out of your rental property, the first task is to check over your rental agreement . Make sure you’re not trying...

Getting your home ready to sell: What you’ll need

They say that selling your home is one of the most stressful processes you can ever go through. Getting it ready to appeal to new viewers, looking at potential houses to buy and getting ready to move your entire life over to a new destination can certainly take its toll on your patience. Creating a checklist, therefore, is one of the easiest ways to get your ducks in a row. It will help you to know what to prioritise, and what you have left to complete. It also prevents those gut-wrenching moments when you realise you’ve forgotten to do something.

Some basic DIY

You’ve got...

Why a Fireplace is Beneficial For Every Home

When you think of fireplaces, the first thing that comes to your mind is probably heat, right? While it’s true that heat is the most prominent benefit of any fireplace, the advantages of having one at home extend way beyond that. Before we move ahead and start our topic, we would suggest you to visit Nostalgia UK for a great variety of Reclaimed Fireplaces around UK.

From wood-burning fireplaces to gas and electric ones, these units make a worthy addition to any home, and we’re here to tell you why.

Of all the different types of fireplaces, wood-burning ones are the most...

Using Natural Materials In Sustainable Home Design

A new network of linked villages with Garden Communities status is being proposed in East Devon. The bid would form part of the Liveable Exeter vision to build 12,000 new homes in Exeter over the next 20 years, and has already been approved by the council. Garden communities are housing developments consisting of well-designed homes built to create sustainable and vibrant communities. With the use of renewable materials, the sustainable housing addresses the problems of climate change and encourages green living, a current trend in housing that is inspiring both builders and designers. The...

New homes vs old homes – Which property should you buy?

Buying your first home or even buying a new home is a huge undertaking and it can sometimes be difficult to even know where to start. Location is often the key factor and then the space itself, and the number of bedrooms you need to follow.

However, there is also the decision about whether you want to invest in a brand new build or an older house. Both have their pros and cons, and you may already have your preference in your mind, but that being said, it is important that you consider both types of homes before deciding.

Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of...

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