Homes & Gardens

Common Home Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid

Every homeowner needs to know basic maintenance that will help them keep their home in the best condition, but this is an area many struggle with. Keeping on top of maintenance can help prevent small issues from erupting into large, disruptive, and expensive issues, so it is vital that you know how to keep your property in good condition. There are a few common mistakes that homeowners make when it comes to maintenance, which can lead to disruptive issues and expensive repairs/replacements. With this in mind, this post will take a look at a few of the most common mistakes and how they can...

Exclusive new development in Axminster

Independent developer C G Fry & Son Ltd., with multi-award winning sites, announces the release of its new ‘Lea Place’ development in Axminster. This small, and exclusive development of just 13 private new-build homes, is being built in two adjoining cul-de-sacs and due for completion in autumn this year.

A third-generation family-owned company, C G Fry & Son is renowned for its extensive portfolio of quality build ranging from high-end individual houses to major developments. Best known for the prestigious Poundbury development in Dorchester for The Duchy of Cornwall, all...

Solar firm praises national report on best time to buy panels

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/26/2015 - 10:16pm

Renewable energy firm Solarlec has praised a national newspaper report enlightening consumers to the savings to be made through solar.

Telegraph Money has compiled data that shows how solar panel government subsidies have fallen over the past five years after peaking between 2010 and 2012.

However, the report reveals the drop in product and installation costs means strong savings are still available - the average system is £5,000 cheaper than it was five years ago.

Telegraph Money claims more than 300 solar panel systems are installed on UK homes every week - which...

10 things to do each day to declutter

Here are the top ten things I do every day to reduce clutter in my home and you can easily do them too!

1. Deal with post as I empty my postbox – into action, throw (recycle) or file 2. Delete unimportant emails as soon as I have read them 3. Put the newspaper and empty bottles straight into the recycling box 4. Dirty linen or clothes straight in the laundry bin + before bed a sweep of the house to scoop up anything anyone else has discarded on the floor 5. A sweep of the house before bed collecting up empty cups/glasses and put them straight in the dishwasher not in or by the sink...

Exeter communities go for gold

Green fingered volunteers are improving gardens, streets and green spaces all over Exeter for this years’ RHS Britain in Bloom competition. Four ‘Village’ entries from St David's, St Thomas, St James and Wonford will each be working to achieve top awards for their neighbourhood.

SW house price increases driven by shortages

House prices were driven up again in the South West in April as new instructions declined for the third month, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey. While 37% more surveyors saw prices rise in the South West in April, the highest reading since September 2014, new instructions continued to decline as 18% more respondents saw a fall in new instructions over the last month.

As supply issues affect the market, for the first time since August 2014, respondents’ reported an increase in prices in every area of the UK; the change coming from members in the London...

Changes to Cranbrook waste collections

Change of collection day for council’s waste and recycling services to affect half of Cranbrook’s households

All residents to receive letters and bin hangers confirming collection days and dates

In the course of its planned development, East Devon’s newest town, Cranbrook has already grown significantly, which not surprisingly has an impact on the services that we provide, such as the waste and recycling collections. Maintaining the efficiency of this service is one of our priorities – our objective is to keep Cranbrook looking good and to meet our customers’ requirements....

Fire service supports Deaf Awareness Week

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is reaching out to deaf and hard of hearing communities during Deaf Awareness Week (4-10 May) to ensure they have effective smoke alarms.

An estimated one million adults in the UK are unable to hear an ordinary smoke alarm because of hearing difficulties or removal of their hearing aid at night1. So as part of Deaf Awareness Week, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is reminding residents within Devon and Somerset to make sure they fit and test the right smoke alarms for those who suffer from hearing loss in their homes....

Garden Festival a whizzing success

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 11:27am

Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham Castle on 1st and 2nd May was a "whizzing success" in it’s second year.

The two days opened with explosive "daytime fireworks", whooshing coloured smoke, and showering sparks in the clouds for opening ceremony with Toby and the Countess of Devon cutting the ribbon on Friday and (Lady Courtenay on Saturday) to start the day with live music, the festival Tuk Tuk and lots of local school children all ready to get gardening in the dedicated children’s marquee.

“I was thrilled with the turnout to my second Garden Festival at Powderham...

Successful launch of new show home at Exeter’s only luxury retirement village

Authored by Gill Vosper
Posted: Thu, 04/30/2015 - 7:11pm

Prospective homeowners flocked to Millbrook Village – Exeter’s first luxury retirement village – on Friday 17th April as it opened its new show home to the public for the first time.

The launch event was a great success, with prospective customers enjoying sunny weather and locally sourced, home made refreshments as they viewed the new three-bedroom Charlotte-style cottage and had an opportunity to meet with existing residents of Millbrook Village.

The Charlotte-style cottage offers an abundance of living space with a generous lounge, separate dining room and large kitchen...

Teignbridge to host free landlord open evening

Teignbridge District Council is holding an open evening for new and experienced landlords.

The event brings experts and information providers together under one roof so local landlords have all the information they need to run tenancies effectively.

It takes place on Thursday May 14 at Old Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot from 5pm-9pm.

The event is open to all Teignbridge landlords whether experienced or new to letting. Those who are considering letting property but are unsure about where to begin are also welcome to attend.

A range of experts will be...

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