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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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Better Off-Grid Living with a Nest Learning Thermostat

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Tue, 06/28/2016 - 5:13am

Do you live in a rural location, where you don’t have access to a mains gas supply? If so, here’s some good news - living off-grid doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the advantages of modern heating gadgets!

The Nest Learning Thermostat is designed to make heating your home easier and more convenient, whilst reducing your heating bills. Here’s some more information about how it works.

What is a Nest Learning Thermostat?

The Nest Thermostat uses intuitive technology to ‘learn’ what temperature you like. Based on this knowledge, it then creates a personalised schedule for...

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South Coast Property Hotspots You Should Be Looking Out For

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/14/2016 - 10:10am

While an English summer can bring with it endless hours of rain rather than sun, the south coast boasts the mildest weather all year round and the warmest, driest and sunniest weather across the summer months.

It also has over 300 miles of coastline, two National Parks and four World Heritage Sites.

So, you probably won’t be surprised to hear that the south coast is home to several property hotspots. Here are a few you should be looking out for:

Sandbanks, Dorset

Sandbanks, in Dorset, has been named as the UK’s most expensive seaside town, according to...

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Common Appliance Faults - What to Look Out For?

White goods are fairly cheap these days and a washing machine or dishwasher is no longer considered to be a luxury for most families. We can visit out local store or go shopping online and pick up a cheap washing machine or tumble dryer. All being well, it will then be delivered in a couple of days. Unfortunately, cheap is not necessarily cheerful as most modern appliances last no more than a few years.

Appliance services and safety checks are available and are definitely worth considering for premium brands, but if your appliance has already bitten the dust, you need to know...

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Generation Pause: 60% of under 45s in SW left behind by housing crisis

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 6:56am

New research from housing charity Shelter reveals 59% of 18-44 year olds in the South West say they will be forced to put their lives on hold because of housing problems.

The Shelter and YouGov study of adults under 45 was carried out as part of the charity’s Great Home Debate. It revealed the housing shortage is reshaping how many people in the South West live their lives and creating entirely new timeframes for when they hit traditional life milestones. Housing is a reason for people lagging behind in crucial aspects of their lives – from career and retirement to family and...

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Common appliance faults - what to look out for?

White goods are fairly cheap these days and a washing machine or dishwasher is no longer considered to be a luxury for most families. We can visit out local store or go shopping online and pick up a cheap washing machine or tumble dryer. All being well, it will then be delivered in a couple of days. Unfortunately, cheap is not necessarily cheerful as most modern appliances last no more than a few years.

Appliance services and safety checks are available and are definitely worth considering for premium brands, but if your appliance has already bitten the dust, you need to know...

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Increase the selling power of your home with Home DIY

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 10:40am

Once you have decided you are going to sell your home, don’t you just wish you could fast forward to the moment you are sat in your new house with a glass of wine and a takeaway? But, unfortunately, you can’t and the first and arguably highest hurdle you need to get over is actually selling your current home - which can be much easier said than done.

Your house can be on the market for months and months – you might not even know why, so what can you do about it? Well, you could really speed up the process by filling your details into the valuation form on We Buy Any House and...

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Barratt extends five star quality to local wildlife

South West housebuilder Barratt Homes is offering wildlife in the area a brand new home with a pledge to install hedgehog shelters at its new developments.

The plans to have hogitats at new developments come as the housebuilding industry marks New Homes Week (May 16-22) and sales director Sara Parker said this was an ideal opportunity extend its five star commitment to the local wildlife.

To mark the pledge pupils from Canada Hill Primary School in Newton Abbot visited Prickly Ball Farm and Hedgehog Rescue Centre to learn more about how to care for hedgehogs and their life...

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Home lift raises retired amputee's spirits

Two years ago, retired Exeter policeman Brian Kendall had to have his leg amputated after it went septic following an operation below the knee. Along with the obvious emotional and physical distress it caused the then 73-year-old, it meant that he and his wife, Mary, had to make some major changes to their home.

Confined to a wheelchair, Brian could not use the upstairs of their house for the first year so the couple had to put a bed in the living room and turn the space into a bedroom. After another 12 months, he was able, with the help of Mary, to manage the stairs sitting down,...

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Are Skylights a Good Home Investment?

During the cloudy and dismal days of the winter months, having a bit of sunlight coming into your home can make a ton of difference to the atmosphere. Both the physical and psychological benefits of sunlight have been well documented, and it’s well known that sunlight coming in through your windows can not only make you feel better about your home, but also about yourself thanks to the numerous health benefits of the sun. Even if it’s not a particularly sunny day, natural daylight coming into your home can have some surprisingly positive effects.

Letting Light In

Letting...

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Teignbridge to host free landlord open evening

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/12/2016 - 11:17am

Teignbridge District Council is holding a free open evening for anyone interested in letting property.

The event covers all areas of buy to let and brings together experts and industry providers under one roof, giving landlords the opportunity to network and gain all the information they need to run tenancies effectively.

Open to all Teignbridge landlords, the free open evening takes place on Thursday 19 May at Old Forde House from 4.30pm-8pm.

No booking is required, with free parking and refreshments provided.

Featuring over 30 exhibitors, trade stands and...

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