Homes & Gardens

Councillor John Humphreys; Mayor of Exmouth carried out an official ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new show home, a four-bedroom Town House, at a development in Exmouth. Built by independent builders C G Fry & Son, ‘Hillcrest’ is located in the desirable St. John’s Road on the site of a former school.

C G Fry & Son an independent family-run business is renowned for its excellent reputation and extensive portfolio of high-quality projects ranging from private individual houses to major developments.

The company has received numerous regional design and quality...

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, over 200,000 people turn up at casualty each year due to DIY mishaps. This includes 21,000 from using a knife or scalpel, 15,000 from using a saw and 6,000 caused by the use of a hammer, meaning that a relaxing bank holiday weekend can turn into a nightmare.

Bank holidays are typically when people try their hand at a spot of DIY and as the long Easter weekend approaches, RGB Building Supplies is offering top tips to ensure that DIYers remain accident free.

Rob Allen, Operations Manager at RGB Building Supplies...

The Practical Gardening Course at Bicton College is hoping to attract new students this April as the clocks spring forward, encouraging people to make the most of British Summer Time hours and the great outdoors.

The one day a week, 12 week course is for people of all ages and abilities, from the enthusiastic hobbyist to those seeking employment in the horticulture industry. With no written work, the practical course focuses solely on developing hands-on skills that can be applied to individuals’ gardens and outdoor plots.

Current student, Julie Bartlett from Woodbury, says...

Dean Clarke Lofts are at the vanguard of bringing residential living back to the heart of Southernhay

With its imposing Georgian townhouses and fine gardens, Southernhay once provided the most prestigious residential addresses in Exeter. Impressively proportioned, with high ceilings and tall windows, the houses – many created by local master builders Matthew Nosworthy and William Hooper – were perfect for local gentry and affluent middle classes and their staff. Following the huge societal shifts driven by both world wars, however, the dynamic of the area changed and Southernhay...