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How to Choose the Right Towel Warmer for Your Home

A towel warmer turns a simple bathroom upgrade into everyday comfort. It keeps towels dry, prevents damp smells, and adds a touch of warmth that makes each shower or bath feel more relaxing. The right towel warmer fits the space, matches the home’s heating setup, and delivers steady heat without wasting energy.

Choosing one depends on more than just looks. Size, power source, and placement all influence how well it performs. A small bathroom may need a compact wall-mounted model, while a larger home might benefit from a dual-fuel system that works year-round.

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Firework displays reinforce a sense of community

Heading out into the community for a firework display is something many of us love to do, according to a survey carried out by Barratt Homes, which is building homes across Exeter.

Questioning 2,000 people from across the region, the five star housebuilder was keen to discover whether we prefer fireworks at home or join community events - particularly as it is creating new communities across the local area.

“It is important to us that we are helping to create new communities, rather than just bricks and mortar, so it’s good to know how people feel about local events,” said...

Interior Design Tips to Sell Your House Fast

They say that patience is a virtue but, unfortunately, that’s one virtue most homeowners don’t have the luxury of pursuing when they are seeking to sell their house fast. How can you be patient when you need to relocate to a new town or even a new country for your job, but can’t leave until you’ve wrapped up all your personal affairs here at home? If you are looking to sell your home as quickly as possible, here are some interior design tips you may want to consider.

1. A Sparkling Clean Appeal with a Fresh Coat of Paint

It may just be that every room in your home doesn’t...

Survey reveals quest for space is biggest influence on people moving home in Exeter

Upping sticks and finding a new place to call ‘Home’ is an exciting time for many - but it’s not without a few challenges. So, it’s no surprise that most of those seeking pastures new have to have a good reason for making a move.

The quest for more space is the biggest single reason for moving home, according to a new survey by David Wilson Homes, which is creating new homes in Exeter. The five star housebuilder asked 2,000 people from across the region about their biggest influence for seeking a change in the next five years, and more than a quarter (26.4 per cent) wanted more...

Local housebuilder placed in top 3% of property developers across the country

Following a standout year of success, Exeter-based luxury house builder, Burrington Estates New Homes, has announced site manager at Trispen Meadows in Truro, Shaun Marsden, has been awarded the prestigious Seal of Excellence award by the National House Building Council (NHBC).

Awarded to only 450 site managers across the UK, the awards put Burrington Estates New Homes in the top 3% of house builders in the country. The National House Building Council recognises the industry's best site managers across the UK and has been driving quality in house-building for 38 years.

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6 reasons to install an arms barrier in your residential car park

Extra layers of protection such as arm barriers can provide many benefits for residential car parks. In this article, landlords, property owners & developers will learn seven of the most important reasons to install an arm barrier in residential car parks.

1. Prevent unauthorised parking

Residents expect parking space, prevent a lot of complaints and make sure the car park is only being used by residents. They will thank you (and you’ll avoid complaints) when their assigned parking space is free, thanks to the arm barrier preventing unauthorised parking.

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A third of Brits can't recognise the signs of an unsafe gas appliance

A third of UK adults (33%) don’t know the signs of an unsafe gas appliance, according to Gas Safe Register’s research. This Gas Safety Week (17-23 September) Gas Safe Register will be raising awareness about the dangers of unsafe gas appliances, with the support of the industry.

The potential warning signs that could indicate a gas appliance is unsafe were recognised by some people as; a lazy yellow flame (33%), the pilot light keeps going out (32%), black marks or stains on or around the appliances (29%) and increased condensation inside windows (12%).

One in six adults (...

How to Make Your Home More Efficient for Winter

Summer is slowly drawing to a close, and before you know it, winter will be upon us. Already people are saying how our autumn months are becoming shorter, with summer and winter becoming the dominant seasons the UK must endure. Therefore, many of us Brits need to put preparations in place so that our homes can keep us warm and cosy without costing us an absolute fortune.

Inspect Windows and Doors

There’s little point in heating your house, only for the warmth to leak through gaps unsealed windows and doors . Check the weather-stripping around your doors and window frames...

Transform indoor space with interior bifold doors

Homeowners contemplating a property move, due to lack of space or dissatisfaction with the interior design of their home could be better advised to take a step back to consider available options first. Moving home can be an expensive process, and it's often possible to renovate existing spaces to create a more pleasing indoor decor without any requirement for major changes to the architecture or structure of the building.

Benefits of interior bifold doors

One outstanding home renovation that can completely transform the appearance of indoor space is the addition of...

Things you should consider before buying fence for your home

Installing a fence to your home comes with a lot of benefits. A fence can give you privacy and security. However, the installation requires that you understand some fencing concepts before buying one. The factors will help you find the best fence that will meet your needs and budget. The market today has a lot of different types of fences, but you need to pick the best. This article goes through the top things you need to consider when selecting a perfect and beautiful fence for your home.

A new fence can have many styles and colors. Metal, vinyl or wood are viable options, so...

Search is on to find Exeter's ugliest garden

There is still hope for homeowners with a phobia of gardening this summer, as the search is on to discover and transform Exeter’s ugliest garden. Whether it’s a weed-infested mess, suffered from the summer heat or experienced years of neglect, gardens across Exeter in need of a desperate makeover can be nominated for the campaign launched today by power tool manufacturer, Ryobi. The search is prompted by its research*, which reveals that gardening disasters plague 69 per cent of people in the region. Disasters range from not being able to get plants to grow (19%) to suffering an insect...

Homes & Gardens

How to Choose the Right Towel Warmer for Your Home

Firework displays reinforce a sense of community

Interior Design Tips to Sell Your House Fast

Survey reveals quest for space is biggest influence on people moving home in Exeter

Local housebuilder placed in top 3% of property developers across the country

6 reasons to install an arms barrier in your residential car park

A third of Brits can't recognise the signs of an unsafe gas appliance

How to Make Your Home More Efficient for Winter

Transform indoor space with interior bifold doors

Things you should consider before buying fence for your home

Search is on to find Exeter's ugliest garden

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