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Spring Plumbing Checks: Why March is Critical for Homeowners

March arrives, and most homeowners think about gardens. They plan which flowers to plant. They check whether the lawn survived winter. They rarely think about what winter does to their plumbing system.

That's a mistake.

Winter stresses pipes. Cold temperatures, freeze-thaw cycles, and shifting ground place enormous strain on the systems carrying water through your home. Spring is when these stresses reveal themselves. A pipe that survived January might fail in March. A joint that held all winter might suddenly leak. Hidden damage becomes visible.

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5 Must Have Plants For Any Garden

Designing a garden or transforming an existing one needs a lot of work and prior knowledge, especially when it comes to selecting the right plant. There are plants that look glamorous and others that bloom in a variety of colors. Of course, selecting the right plant depends on several factors such as the garden size, the weather, the quality of the soil and so forth. Many garden owners prefer to pick plants and trees that are easier to maintain, require less pruning, will not grow to great heights, require less pest control, and most importantly bloom every year.

Here are 5 must...

Choosing the right windows for your home

Whether you are renovating an existing property, building a new home from scratch, or simply upgrading the windows in your own home, it’s crucial to think about the style, design, materials, and costs involved. The right designs can have a significant impact on the overall look and feel of your home and can also have a huge impact on light, heat and energy efficiency. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few of the important factors involved in choosing the right windows for your project.

Planning your project

The first things to think about and put on your project...

8 Benefits of Living In An Apartment

Living in an apartment has its advantages. Here are some reasons you might want to consider apartment living.

1. Cost-effective

Living in an apartment can be much more cost-effective than living in a house. For example, when it comes to utility bills, you only have to pay less because you’ll only be cooling and heating a smaller space. The rent is also cheaper compared to paying for a house.

2. Less maintenance

Should you encounter a problem in your apartment, you can ask the property manager to deal with the issue. The property manager is the one who will...

What do bed bugs look like? A guide to finding them

There are some specific categories of parasitic insects that can be easily found in our environment but are not that easy to spot. One such parasite is a bedbug. Apart from giving rise to rashes and itchy sensation on biting, they can also be found in common hiding places. It is not an easy task to spot them, so here is a guide about what bed bugs look like and a guide to finding them.

There are some possible steps to be taken and things to be kept in mind before you actually start with the treatment. To be able to find them, first, you should be well aware of how these bed bugs...

The most important rooms to overhaul in your home

Having a refurb in your own home should be approached tactically. We don’t always have the budget for a full-scale redesign, which means selecting the rooms that will have the biggest effect on the overall appearance is of utmost importance. This is particularly pertinent if you are planning to sell your home in the near future. With this in mind, here are a few considerations for a major refurb.

Kitchen

Unless you live off of microwave meals and takeout, most families spend a considerable amount of time in their kitchen. It’s the place to get together with old family...

What You Should Prepare Before Moving to Exeter

Making a move to a new place is always challenging. It requires careful thought. The same is true when moving to Exeter. The city is one of the best places to live in the UK for its quality of life, public transport, cost of living, internet connectivity, and low crime rate. When moving to Exeter, here are the top things you must do:

Visit Exeter First

Before you finalize your move, make sure to make one trip to Exeter first to have a good feel of the neighbourhood. If you have children, check out Exeter’s top-rated schools .

Pack the Smart Way

You shouldn...

Wildlife-friendly show garden recognised with RSPB award at popular Tarka Ridge

David Wilson Homes is celebrating a special award for its efforts to embrace wildlife at Tarka Ridge in Yelland.

The five star housebuilder has been busy creating a haven for the natural world in the garden of a show home at the popular development. And now the RSPB has recognised the efforts with a Wildlife Show Garden Bronze award.

"We've worked very hard at Tarka Ridge to ensure those who buy our homes have a wonderful place in which to put down roots - but we also consider the wildlife residing here," said sales director, Nick Reid.

"Our team has worked closely...

4 Things You Should Know When Replacing Your House Windows

Is it time to replace your windows yet? Windows make a huge impact on the overall appearance of the house. Up to date and modern windows are a sign of proper care and maintenance. Windows are the backbone of the house and they give the house a specific character and style. But keeping in mind the fact that getting and installing replacement windows is not an easy job and it takes up a lot of time and money, scares a lot of people. Here are some things you should know when replacing your windows.

1. Do You Have The Budget?

This is probably the most important question you...

6 Garden Landscaping Ideas You Can Steal

Gardens are considered as the most important part of any home. By landscaping your garden you can plant anything , from pretty colourful flowers, assorted annuals and perennials to the blooming shrubs, you can add as much beauty as you want.

But the most important thing is to design your garden properly , having suitable plants and accessories to keep it maintained. This will offer a little haven for you to relax in after a hectic day at work.

So, let's have a quick look at some Michaelangelo landscaping ideas which may help you.

1. Make a beautiful entrance...

Get Things Done With These Moving Hacks

Some people get super excited when they think about moving into a new house whereas, some get scared of the entire energy-draining process that they would have to go through. Because of the time and effort moving takes of people, many think of removal companies when they plan a move, and it does help. But do you know that you need to pack your stuff and plan things yourself. Otherwise, things will go haywire before you’d know. To make moving smoother and easier for you, here are some clever moving hacks that you should know. Small things make a big difference!

1. Use Your Travel...

Homes & Gardens

Spring Plumbing Checks: Why March is Critical for Homeowners

5 Must Have Plants For Any Garden

Choosing the right windows for your home

8 Benefits of Living In An Apartment

What do bed bugs look like? A guide to finding them

The most important rooms to overhaul in your home

What You Should Prepare Before Moving to Exeter

Wildlife-friendly show garden recognised with RSPB award at popular Tarka Ridge

4 Things You Should Know When Replacing Your House Windows

6 Garden Landscaping Ideas You Can Steal

Get Things Done With These Moving Hacks

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