Homes & Gardens

The Most Common December Pests and How to Stop Them?

When temperatures drop and winter sets in, many pests begin searching for warm places to hide. Unfortunately, that often means moving into homes, garages and workplaces. December might feel too cold for insects and rodents to be active, but it’s one of the busiest times of the year for pest control callouts. Understanding which pests are most common at this time of year, and knowing how to deal with them, can help protect your home and stop infestations before they become serious. This guide explains the top December pests, why they appear, and the steps you can take to prevent them....

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How to Measure a Room for Perfect Results

Whether you're renovating a room, moving into a new space, or just want to change up an existing décor look, there are countless benefits to measuring the space correctly. When you measure right down to the most precise measurements and angles of your room, you'll gain full confidence in formulating a design plan that works for the unique dimensions of this exact area. But gauging dimensions can be tricky — especially with curved edges or tight corners! So, if you're looking for direction on measuring a room with perfect accuracy and successful results, read on!

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Tips on finding a reputable builder

Find a builder

When hiring a builder it's important to find someone that you can trust. We've put these simple tips together to help you find a reliable builder.

Tips to getting the right builder

Get at least three quotes for the work you want undertaken, using copies of the plans that your architect has drawn up
Always check credentials to ensure your contractor is what they claim they are.
If the contractor isn't known to you, get details of their past projects and check out work they say they have done.
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21 Cozy Home Decor Ideas to Create a Warm and Inviting Space

Your home is more than just a place to sleep and store your belongings - it's your sanctuary. It's where you spend most of your time and create lifelong memories with your loved ones. That's why it's essential to create a cozy and inviting space that you can't wait to come back to.

Whether you're moving into a new home or looking to revamp your current space, incorporating cozy home decor ideas can transform your living space into a warm and inviting haven. From adding warm lighting to introducing comfortable textures, there are various ways to make your home feel more welcoming...

Preparing for spring: Get ready to garden

As spring approaches, you might want to start thinking about the work that needs to be done in your garden. The wet, cold weather may have prevented you from doing any more work towards the end of last year, and those jobs might have been slowly building up. By prioritising your work, ensuring you have the correct knowledge and tools, and even thinking about a few other factors you may be able to get your garden in peak condition, ready for the warmer weather and more time spent outside.

Increase your knowledge

If you aren’t familiar with many of the plants in your...

Negotiation Strategies for Selling Your Home

Selling a home is an exciting but often stressful time for many people. Not only do you have to worry about finding the right buyer, but you also need to make sure that you get the best possible price for your property.

Negotiating with potential buyers can be intimidating, but these strategies provided by We Buy Any Home can help to ensure success.

Setting Expectations

When setting expectations for the negotiation process, it’s important to consider the market for your home and how you want to approach it. Research comparable homes in your area to get an idea of what...

Key Benefits of Having a Quartz Countertop Fitted for Homeowners

When most people are looking to sell their homes or are looking for a way to give their homes a facelift, they turn their attention to the kitchen. Almost everyone has been in a home where the kitchen has been spectacular, and it has become something of a status symbol to have a kitchen that is top of the line in relation to the layout, the colour scheme, and, of course, what the countertops are made of.

Quartz countertops have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for a good reason. They offer numerous advantages over other countertop materials such as granite, marble...

Successful open weekend at new Tiverton riverside development

Local independent housebuilder, 3 Rivers Developments Ltd, is celebrating a successful launch event for its highly anticipated development, St. George’s Court, just off Andrew’s Street in Tiverton.

The Open Weekend event which ran on 25th and 26th February provided prospective home buyers with the opportunity to take a private tour of the attractive new show houses and apartments, which offer far-reaching views across the River Exe to rolling countryside.

3 Rivers Developments welcomed visitors by appointment to St. George’s Court over the Open Weekend event, to see first-...

Where were the most searched for property locations in 2022 and where will the hotspots be in 2023?

In a post pandemic world, you’d be forgiven for thinking that UK homebuyers are all still considering upping sticks and relocating for a new life in the country. Not so according to leading property portal Rightmove .

Indeed, their most searched for buyer locations in 2022 were as follows.

Most searched for locations in 2022

London

Cornwall

Devon

Bristol

Glasgow

Manchester

Edinburgh

Sheffield

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A Beginner’s Guide to Timber Materials for the Home (2023)

If you’re a homeowner, you’ll likely have the odd job around the home that’ll need to be handled – or you may be arranging a renovation of a room (or the entire home) soon. Understanding the timber materials , you’ll have at your disposal is vital to ensure you use the right timber for the right applications.

Using the right timber materials is also essential to ensure you don’t overspend on materials that you don’t need, for instance, using C16 grade timber where C14 timber will do just fine or using MDF sheets where plywood is a better choice.

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Log burner owners could face a ‘£300 fine and criminal record’- expert tips on how to avoid this

With new rules affecting log burners in the UK, households could now face hefty fines of up to £300 and even a criminal record for not complying.

The tightening of emissions regulations has reduced the amount of smoke new stoves can emit per hour from 5g to 3g, applying to homes in ‘smoke control’ areas - which covers most UK towns and cities.

The government previously also issued a ban on the burning of wet wood and house coal, urging households to switch to cleaner alternatives.

The stove glass experts at Me and My Glass have put together some log burner tips...

Homes & Gardens

The Most Common December Pests and How to Stop Them?

How to Measure a Room for Perfect Results

Tips on finding a reputable builder

21 Cozy Home Decor Ideas to Create a Warm and Inviting Space

Preparing for spring: Get ready to garden

Negotiation Strategies for Selling Your Home

Key Benefits of Having a Quartz Countertop Fitted for Homeowners

Successful open weekend at new Tiverton riverside development

Where were the most searched for property locations in 2022 and where will the hotspots be in 2023?

A Beginner’s Guide to Timber Materials for the Home (2023)

Log burner owners could face a ‘£300 fine and criminal record’- expert tips on how to avoid this

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