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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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Ways to pay for spring clean home improvements

Spring is here, so home improvements are definitely in the forefront of peoples mind. The only thing about these types of projects is, they don’t tend to come cheap. We have put together some financial planning options and advice for you so you can give your home the spring clean it deserves.

Use your Savings

If you do have a rainy day fund, why not use it for home improvements rather than holidays or a new car? Effectively you are making your living environment a more enjoyable place to be, and it’s actually an investment in your property . Changes to your home can...

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How to achieve a beach vibe In your home

With warmer weather just around the corner, our attention is turning to all things summery and nautical. Gone are the dark winter evenings, pumpkin-spiced lattes and cosy blankets – instead, it’s time to freshen up your home for the upcoming season.

So, whether you live near the sea or you’re simply craving a more laid back interior style, there are plenty of ways to bring the beach vibe into your home in time for spring. Here are some ideas to help you spruce up your space.

Coastal Colours

Achieving a beach vibe in your home starts with creating a colour palette....

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The improvements that add value to your home revealed

A home is easily the biggest investment you will ever make in your entire life. For some people, their house is, in fact, their retirement fund, and they have plans to sell it and downsize once they retire. It can also provide you with much-needed funds through home equity loans and lines of credit. It’s a nest egg that grows in value over time and that you get to enjoy in the meantime.

With that said, most homeowners want to be sure that they are doing all they can to add to the value of their home over the years. This means simple things like maintenance and repairs when needed,...

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Preparing your home for summer

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Posted: Wed, 03/07/2018 - 10:13am

The British summer is something that is temperamental at the best of times, but there is nothing that stops people from welcoming the balmy weather from the moment the temperatures start to rise. It is a time when family and friends can come together to enjoy the sun after the cold nights of winter, but your home might not be ready to start hosting after such a dreary and long winter. Your garden might not be looking fresh and green, or you may not have done your spring clean yet. Fortunately, there are a few small tips you can follow which will get your house looking and feeling summer...

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EDDC agrees £5 annual council tax increase for average Band D property

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Posted: Thu, 03/01/2018 - 12:01pm

In line with many other councils across the country, East Devon District Council has agreed to a Council Tax increase. This amounts to a £5 annual Council Tax increase for an average property for 2018/19 to ensure it continues to secure crucial front line services for its residents and businesses.

The increase means the authority’s portion of the annual Council Tax bill for a Band D property will be £136.78 a year or £2.63 a week for all the services it provides. The amount is the lowest for a district council in Devon and one of the lowest in the country. The £5 increase, which...

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DIY a thing of the past for rightsizers opting for flexible and adaptable new-build homes

The challenge of finding a home with just the right amount of space and with absolutely no need for DIY is driving many buyers to new-build properties in Exeter.

Increasingly, newer homes are designed to provide flexible space that fits a wide variety of lifestyles, providing those who may previously have opted to downsize with the luxury of rooms that are perfect suited to their requirements.

“We think very hard when we create new house types, because our buyers tell us they want to be able to alter the way they use the space they live in, as and when they need to,” said...

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Would-be buyers more willing to sacrifice holidays than cigarettes when saving to buy a home

Holidays are the first things to be cut among those keen to buy a home, according to a survey from Barratt Homes.

The five star housebuilder, which is building homes in Exeter, asked 2,000 people which luxuries they would cut back on in order to save the money needed to make their dream move.

More than a third of those asked (35 per cent) said they would forgo that special trip away, closely followed by 32 per cent, who were brave enough to sacrifice time in the pub, eating out, or visiting the cinema.

“Acquiring a new home is a big financial commitment for anyone...

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Help to Buy makes the difference for first time buyers in Exeter

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Posted: Tue, 02/13/2018 - 11:40am

Almost 600 homebuyers in Exeter have used Help to Buy with 73 per cent being first time buyers.

As New Homes Fortnight gets underway (February 12-25), latest government figures reveal that 599 people in Exeter have used the scheme since it was launched in April 2013.

First time buyers accounted for 73 per cent of sales and local housebuilder Barratt Homes says the scheme has been a real game changer for many people.

Sara Parker, sales director for Barratt Homes said the scheme has proved invaluable for first time buyers and the scrapping of stamp duty for this group...

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New recycling campaign highlights importance of recycled food waste

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Posted: Tue, 02/13/2018 - 10:56am

Teignbridge District Council have launched a new food waste recycling campaign, aimed at reducing leftover waste in your food caddie and encouraging greater awareness of food waste recycling.

The campaign, which runs from 12 February for four weeks, will see information leaflets, bin stickers, bus shelters, supermarket digital screens all highlighting the importance of food waste recycling and how even the smallest change can make a difference.

Teignbridge is holding information road shows, from 10am to 2pm, across the district. Officers will be around to offer advice,...

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Spring launch for East Devon’s new green waste fortnightly collection service

East Devon is moving forward with plans to introduce a district-wide chargeable green waste collection service this year.

The council is working with partners SUEZ UK to provide a fortnightly chargeable green waste collection service for its residents who have been asking for a reliable district-wide service of this kind for some time.

The council has now approved the proposals and the service is expected to be introduced in Spring 2018.

Many councils across the country successfully operate a chargeable green waste collection service and East Devon is keen to...

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