Homes & Gardens

Find a building contractor you can trust and make sure they're the right fit for the job with our expert advice

Find a builder for your new project and rest easy that they are the right person or team for your project. From lounge extensions to self build s, each project will require a different specialist team.

If your job is big, seek your builders’ advice as soon as you have the initial drawings through. Get them in early, and they may provide crucial advice that will save you time and money.

They may have built something similar previously, affording you the...

You're trying to decide on a new living room set. With so many options, it's hard to choose only one. Here's another possibility: Hand-crafted furniture. Many people think that they want something modern, but it doesn't speak to them when it arrives. There's no soul or character to it. That's not what you get with hand-crafted items. They have warmth and charm, which is hard to find in mass-produced items.

Uniqueness

Hand-crafted furniture is as much art as it is a valuable household item. During the creation process, a lot of care and attention is given to every piece....

A recent study from conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, has uncovered the UK’s most sought-after locations, having analysed June 2021 figures from the Office of National Statistics, HM Land Registry and Rightmove.

Known for its stunning beaches and bustling historic cities, Devon has scooped the top spot as the most migrated to county in the United Kingdom.

The study found that a whopping 8,521 UK citizens moved to this region in 2020, a marked change from the previous year, when Devon came second to that of Kent.

Considering the net migratory figures in...

As autumn approaches, gardeners are being given advice on how to attract and protect wildlife.

Experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk have put together their tips on how to attract wildlife including birds and hedgehogs to your garden as the temperature begins to drop.

As autumn approaches, many wildlife species will be looking for a place to stay and hibernate as the cold months pass.

Gardens across the country will be acting as a home and there are small things that gardeners can do to help attract wildlife and provide them with a safe space.

Chris Bonnett...