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The Most Common December Pests and How to Stop Them?

When temperatures drop and winter sets in, many pests begin searching for warm places to hide. Unfortunately, that often means moving into homes, garages and workplaces. December might feel too cold for insects and rodents to be active, but it’s one of the busiest times of the year for pest control callouts. Understanding which pests are most common at this time of year, and knowing how to deal with them, can help protect your home and stop infestations before they become serious. This guide explains the top December pests, why they appear, and the steps you can take to prevent them....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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5 easy ways to revamp your home

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 08/28/2018 - 6:18am

Your home should always be somewhere that you take pride in and enjoy spending time. Every now and then, it can feel stagnant and dull which is why it is a smart idea to revamp your home regularly. There are many simple ways on how you can do this without causing too much interference to your daily life or breaking the bank. They are worth doing as they can completely change the way you feel when you walk through the front door. Read on for a few easy tips to revamp your home and transform the space.

Declutter

One of the most effective and cheapest ways to revamp your home...

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Self-build expert to advise Mid Devon District Council on helping people build their own homes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/15/2018 - 5:30pm

Mid Devon District Council unanimously agreed to accept expert advice and support from Teignbridge to pave the way for Mid-Devon residents to build their own homes.

The support is being funded through the Government’s new burdens payment for self and custom build. It will be provided by the Right to Build Task Force and experienced self builder, Charles Acland, who is a Right to Build Task Force Expert and Self Build Officer at Teignbridge. Mario Wolf, Director of the Right to Build Task Force, said: “In the rapidly evolving field of Custom and Self Build, shared learning and...

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How you can make a new build home stylish

Authored by Chris Lake
Posted: Wed, 08/08/2018 - 10:31pm

When people think of pretty and stylish houses, they often first think of old homes. Exeter is full of beautiful Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian houses that just ooze charm. However, old things cannot last forever, and new homes are essential to giving everyone a place to live. Here are some great ways that you can make your new build home just as stylish as an old home.

Stairs

New build homes often come with generic stair carpeting that doesn’t look great. An inexpensive and fun project that you can undertake is to get rid of the carpet. Here is a guide on how to do...

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Barratt Homes becomes Exeter College’s Employer of the Month

A local south west house builder has been recognised by Exeter College for championing apprenticeships.

Barratt Homes was awarded the title of Employer of the Month for its work with students and for appointing the UK’s first ever marketing apprentice, Barney Munn.

In addition to the new marketing role, there are 13 apprentices working towards their NVQ levels two and three at Barratt Homes across the region. They will be covering topics including carpentry with 10 bricklaying and one each in technical and commercial.

As the five star house builder celebrates its...

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Burrington Estates launches first show home at flagship development in Topsham

Award-winning property developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, are celebrating the launch of their latest show home at their flagship development, EXIII, Topsham.

At a VIP event, the house builder welcomed current and early bird purchasers to view the home before the doors were opened to the public. Showcasing the best the region has to offer, the developer invited No.3, a newly opened coffee and wine bar in Topsham, to a selection of canapes for visitors to enjoy. The EXE Gin sponsored a pop up gin bar outside of the home with a selection of freshly produced cocktails available....

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Three simple fixes to update your home this summer

Authored by Chris Lake
Posted: Tue, 07/31/2018 - 1:19pm

For many, the summer months provide an ideal opportunity to update certain areas and aspects of your home. One way you can make the most of the long summer evenings and lighter days is by taking on a redecoration project and revamp your home. If you feel your home is in need of a refurbishment, read below to get some ideas of how to spruce your property, regardless of your budget.

Storage Solutions

You may always find yourself needing additional storage, but you never find the time to get round to it. Whether it be wicker baskets for shoes, or DIY shelving to give your...

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Extra special residents winging their way to latest David Wilson Homes development in Exeter

New homes in Exeter are attracting a whole host of new residents - and some are quite literally winging their way to the brand new community.

David Wilson Homes is pledging its support to British wildlife by making its Harts Meadow development bee-friendly. It is planting a range of plants and shrubs in gardens and landscaped areas, specifically designed to create a buzz among the area’s honey bees.

And homebuyers at the development will be offered seeds when they move in, so they can plant more tempting foliage to encourage the important insects.

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