Homes & Gardens

Increasing demand for large family homes in Exeter has prompted David Wilson Homes to launch a new phase of homes at its Hillside Gardens development in the city.

David Wilson Homes has unveiled a brand new show home at the development with the four bedroom Holden design set to demonstrate the style and quality available at Hillside Gardens.

“Hillside Gardens has been a hugely successful development for us with buyers looking to stay within the city and with those looking to relocate to Exeter,’’ said David Wilson Homes sales director Sara Parker. “We’ve seen increasing...

Christmas is only weeks away, and soon your house will be bustling with guests. It's time to get that guest room ready so your friends and family can actually enjoy their stay. Don't leave preparing the guest room to the last minute. You will be in for more than a few unpleasant surprises. Start early by following these tips to add functionality and looks to your guest room:

Start by Cleaning

Removing the clutter is the first step to making any room in your home welcome to guests. If guest rooms remain unoccupied for months, as they often are, they eventually gather things...

Households taking part in East Devon District Council’s recycling trials in new Feniton and Exmouth (The Colony) will soon be receiving a questionnaire to find out how the new service is working for them.

From mid-September, residents in these two areas have been using an improved service and have been able to collect cardboard and mixed plastics for the first time. These items, along with their usual extensive number of other recyclables including glass, metals, paper, plastic bottles, textiles and food waste, are collected from the kerbside every week.

As households in...

Independent developer C G Fry & Son Ltd., with multi-award winning sites across the south west, officially opened its new three-bedroom detached showhome with a ribbon cutting ceremony at ‘Lea Place’ development in Axminster. The small, and exclusive development of just 13 private new-build homes, is built in two adjoining cul-de-sacs with the first properties available for sale this autumn with prices starting from £249,950.

C G Fry & Son, an award-winning builder with an enviable reputation for craftsmanship, a high-quality finish and attention to detail, is well-known...