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Where Should You Begin When Planning Your New Modern Kitchen?

Planning a new modern kitchen? Revamping your kitchen can make a huge difference to how your home both looks and feels as such an important space. Additionally, modernising the kitchen is one of the best ways to add value and make your home more appealing to potential buyers. This post will guide you through a few of the main steps involved in modernising your kitchen. Read on to find out more.

Envisioning Your Dream: Style, Function, & Lifestyle

First, you need to consider what your ideal kitchen looks like. This means thinking about what style you want to adopt,...

Liv Butler

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Is your heating system efficient?

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 11/11/2021 - 7:25am

The heating of air and water in the average UK home during winter months takes up almost 29 % of the overall utility cost. Irrespective of the type, make, model and price of the heating system, the maintenance and servicing of the system do not differ. Basically, what really matters is the periodicity and regularity of servicing and care of the system, which will ultimately define the overall efficiency. It is a known fact that if proper insulation, sealant, thermostat control and gap closures are affected, the savings could rise to about 30 % on an average level. In addition, there will...

How to Get Started in Property Investment in Devon

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 11/11/2021 - 6:43am

Investing in property can be a smart financial decision when executed well. Yet, the property you choose, and its location can determine its value, tenants, and annual income.

Devon is one of the best destinations in the UK for property investment, as it offers a wide variety of properties, respected universities, excellent sporting facilities, and top-rated hospitals. Plus, the picturesque coastline makes it a popular option for those looking to retire to a seafront or buy a luxurious holiday home.

If you’ve set your sights on the county, you will want to avoid various...

Quality first even at great expense: Redroad V17 achieves proudly strong cleaning power

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Wed, 11/10/2021 - 5:47am

Dual roller brush, powerful suction, various accessories, double HEPA filters... Redroad V17 gives more than others

The technologies used in stick vacuum cleaners are quite advanced. If you find your stick vac unsatisfactory, it's not because the brand couldn't, but they wouldn't spend more and do better. In pursuit of providing easy and efficient cleaning solutions, Redroad never hesitates to use the best material for production. That explains the quality appliances that Redroad presents, and why they re-define ‘strong cleaning power’.

Redroad arms V17 with dual roller...

Living better: Redrow reveals latest SW home-mover wish list as it launches A Better Way to Live campaign

Proximity to family and friends, essential shops and pharmacies, and green open spaces are top homehunter location priorities

Having a gin is more important than being near the gym, as pubs trump leisure centres in the location priority stakes

A private car parking spot and a ‘spare’ bedroom to use flexibly are among the most coveted features

Itchy feet: more than a quarter of people see themselves moving home in the next 2 years

Redrow launches unique first-person view drone video as part of its A Better Way to Live campaign – neatly encapsulating the...

Home cleaning tips you need

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 10/25/2021 - 11:48am

There are only a handful of devotees who love house cleaning. For most of us, it is literally a chore. We do it because we want to live in a germ-free, smell-free home that welcomes others. Therefore, we are often looking for some hints and tips to shortcut the process. While being able to stick to a cleaning schedule is top advice, we mostly want ways to make this schedule as short as possible. Here we explore the best way to make the most impact with the least effort.

Germ-invasion of the keyboard

Our laptop keyboard is probably one of the most germ-infested devices in...

Fast locksmiths services

Locksmiths have come a long way since their early beginnings. Locksmiths are able to provide you with a number of different services, many of which are unique. If you've never used a locksmith before it can seem quite intimidating, especially if you don't know where to start looking. Luckily, you can find one that will be able to help you with just about any type of lock that you may encounter. Here is a quick look at some of the more common services that you can find offered by a locksmith if you live in London.

Deadbolts are perhaps the most common kind of lock that is used...

Things to keep in mind while buying furniture for your new home

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 10/22/2021 - 6:08am

Furniture selection for some people is easy, while others find it a hassle to choose the right furniture that goes with the theme, style, need, and budget. Sometimes it is difficult, or people are overwhelmed due to various options and make the wrong choice. Few points below to keep in mind while buying furniture for your new house are given for you.

Home size

The size of your home matters a lot when you are buying new furniture. Sometimes your table would be too small or too big for your place. Having a basic idea about the style you want to go, you can buy furniture that will...

How to entice house guests with a comfortable abode

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 10/14/2021 - 7:42am

Some homeowners tend to get embarrassed about the state of their homes — specifically when it comes to house guests. While many people would be happy to make significant improvements, the fact that they can be expensive discourages homeowners from taking the plunge.

Thankfully, just because it has to do with improving your home doesn’t mean that it has to be expensive. There are ways to entice house guests without necessarily paying exorbitant amounts to get the job done. Here are some of the best ways to push for an accommodating and comfortable house.

Making a small...

New partnership between Places for People and ilke Homes to create 165 new homes at Exmouth Junction, Exeter

A new development of 165 homes is being proposed as Places for People and ilke Homes announce they have entered into their second site partnership to deliver new homes on vacant land at the former Exmouth Junction, Exeter.

ilke Homes and Places for People have submitted a planning application for new homes to Exeter City Council and are working together to set a new standard for development in the city and provide affordable homes in this prime location. The homes, which will be constructed largely using modern methods of construction, will provide much-needed affordable homes...

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