Homes & Gardens

Why Buy Garden Furniture Online?

In the heart of Exeter, where the charm of historical architecture meets the bustling activity of a vibrant city, residents are increasingly turning to the digital world to bring comfort and style to their outdoor spaces. With the convenience of online shopping, those in Exeter and the surrounding Devon countryside now have unparalleled access to a wide array of garden furniture options. This shift towards the virtual marketplace is not just about embracing modern technology; it's about finding garden pieces that reflect the unique aesthetic of this picturesque area, all from the comfort...

Val Watson

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Hop along to Redrow's big red egg hunt this bank holiday weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/14/2022 - 1:28am

A local home builder is hosting an egg-citing – and weather-proof – Easter egg hunt for families across the South West patch over the bank holiday weekend (April 15-18).

Chocolate lovers must find the hidden ‘red egg’ inside one of the Redrow show homes or show home gardens in the South West to be in with a chance of winning £200 worth of luxury chocolate.

Everyone who successfully locates the red egg will win an Easter egg on the day, while those who snap a “shell-fie” with it, and upload it to social media, will be entered into a prize draw to win a £200 voucher from...

Exeter Renter? Treehaus Launches Landlord Review Platform

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2022 - 9:57am

Social entrepreneur Niel Nichols and Technologist Mark Brown are bringing the first national rental database platform to life on Treehaus. The platform's launch is designed to keep landlords accountable and give tenants a voice.

The database covers 80-90% of private and social rental properties in the UK and is the first of its kind. To learn more about this powerful platform giving renters more insight into landlords' quality and how this can help you as a tenant in Exeter, keep reading.

Rental Conditions Need a Rework

Did you know that 1 in 5 rented homes do not meet...

When is it time to say goodbye to your old washing machine?

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 03/31/2022 - 10:13pm

Is your washing machine on the blink? Is it starting to leak, or make a funny noise? Perhaps your clothes are no longer coming out as clean as they used to, or everything is always sopping wet at the end of a cycle. Maybe all seems fine on the surface, but you’ve had it for as long as you can remember so you think it might be time you found a replacement.

You need to take into account their energy and water consumption, as well as where you might be able to pick up a new one. Here’s everything you need to know.

Water consumption

Research shows that washing...

How to Improve your Garden this Summer

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 03/31/2022 - 10:22am

Most people look forward to renovating and redesigning their gardens in the spring and summer seasons. Since most activities are held in open gardens with plenty of sunshine, it is practical to landscape, redesign, and add elements that make the area attractive and welcoming. When planning the renovation and improvements, some things to consider are paths and patios, hedges, boundaries and walls, negative spaces, water features, children’s sensory gardens or play areas, state of the art hot tubs, modern outdoor kitchens and more.

Modern gardens have been all the rage for the past...

Issy and Ian Maggee

A perfect community and home for Issy and Ian at Romansfield, in a property that ticks all their boxes

When Issy and Ian Magee decided to downsize their home, they had a long list of requirements for the new property. As their children had grown up and moved overseas, they knew that they wanted a property that featured a large communal area for when their children and grandchildren came to visit. Issy is a keen chef, and when the family visits she wants to spend all of her time with them and not be separated in the kitchen while they relax in the living space.

The couple spent a while looking across the entire region; Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset, and nothing was turning their...

Call for sites: Land needed for new developments in East Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/29/2022 - 9:10pm

Do you own land that could be used to build housing or developments?

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is looking to make a list of potential sites that could be drawn upon to help develop its new local plan - which will help shape what and where developments will go for the next 15 years and more.

The authority is now looking to identify suitable building sites for new homes and other developments. To assist with this, EDDC is inviting residents, businesses, land owners and other bodies, as part of a ‘call for sites’, to identify land areas they feel could be suitable...

DIY and Health and Safety – What Do You Need to Know?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 03/29/2022 - 8:05am

Whether you are a new homeowner or a veteran on the housing market, you’ll be no stranger to the idea of approaching your property from a DIY perspective. DIY can be an inexpensive way to achieve strong results – but taking charge of any project, however small, can present health and safety risks. How can you effectively manage those risks?

Regulations and Permissions

For limited and localised DIY tasks, from painting rooms to erecting or knocking down stud walls, there are no regulations or permissions you need to be mindful of before beginning. However, larger projects...

Price surge in the UK: Time to sell your house?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 03/28/2022 - 3:16pm

If selling your house is something that you have been thinking about, throughout the last months, or even years, maybe the time is now. Last February, the demand in housing rose in the UK, due to a shortage of stock on the market. This jump of 2.3%, made the average price rise to close to £350,000. If that is enticing to you, here are a few things you should know.

What are home buyers looking for?

Right now, any house going on the market is bound to find a new owner rapidly. However, the price you sell for will still depend greatly on the state of the house. Buyers are...

Period features

How to Embrace Period Features in your Home

Authored by Euan Langley
Posted: Mon, 03/28/2022 - 12:45pm

Oftentimes people are attracted to new; it is quite common for many people when decorating or renovating a property they aim to have all the new styles and designs rather than embracing the gorgeous features that the property already has.

When you are working with a pre-existing property one of the best things any would-be designer can do is make the most of what you already have. If you are lucky enough to be moving into a home that has traditional period features then understanding how to accentuate them can really add something special to the property.

Now what is not...

Boiler repair cost

Should I repair or replace my boiler

Authored by Euan Langley
Posted: Mon, 03/28/2022 - 11:35am

When a boiler breaks down in any home it becomes an incredibly stressful time until it is fixed again, being left without hot water or heating can be terribly detrimental to one’s day to day life. When it inevitably happens everyone has to make that decision; should it be repaired or replaced?

There are many factors that people need to take into consideration when deciding the next steps that need to be taken in order to have a functioning heating and hot water system in place again.

Over time as the boiler gets older, it will start to deteriorate and its efficacy will...

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