Homes & Gardens

Creative thinkers in and around Exeter are being invited to “put their own stamp on the city’s future history” as part of a What’s in a Name? competition – and be in with a chance of winning a cash prize.

The UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone, is challenging locals to come up with a name for its forthcoming Retirement Living development on Topsham Road, which will comprise a stylish collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments exclusively designed for the over 60s.

The winner of the What’s in a Name? competition will receive a...

Living in a mobile home doesn't mean you have to sacrifice outdoor enjoyment. With thoughtful planning and creative design, you can transform the outdoor spaces of your mobile home into inviting oases where you can relax, entertain, and connect with nature.

In this guide, we'll explore practical tips and inspiring ideas for maximising outdoor living in mobile homes, allowing you to create your own outdoor sanctuary.

Assess Your Space

Before embarking on your outdoor living project, take some time to assess your available space. Consider the size and layout of...

Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the UK for a long time now and have impacted the housing market dramatically. Last July, mortgage rates for two-year fixed terms reached their highest level since 2008 when they hit 6.66%, making buying a house even more expensive.

This has made the housing market tricky to navigate throughout 2023, but will that continue in 2024? Whether you’re completely new to mortgage interest rates or you want a forecast of what to expect in the future, our guide may be able to help.

We’ll take a look at how mortgage interest rates work, how...

When looking to buy IoT-based LED control lights for your home, there’s different things to take into consideration. But before that, let's give you an understanding of this product. In the present day swiftly advancing global era has revolutionized our interplay with the surroundings. At the vanguard stands IoT, facilitating seamless communique amongst interconnected gadgets. Among these innovations, the LED lighting era gives electricity efficiency and customization. The fusion of IoT and LED lighting drives us into clever houses, in which convenience, performance, and manipulation...