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DIY SOS are on the lookout for new projects

DIY SOS is back! Nick and his trusted team of Purple Shirts, along with an army of Volunteers, are looking for deserving families, individuals, or community projects across the UK, who need their help.

It could be someone who has always given back to the local community, who now needs help themselves or a family whose home is no longer suitable for their needs.

To apply: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/diy-sos

Nick Knowles said, “We are so excited to be back building again for people who really need our help, and the help of their community. We...

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Tips that Will Help You Choose a Suitable Air Conditioner

Your home should always be a cool and humidity-free environment. Summer wreaks havoc on our skin and the sunny weather can make us sweat through our clothes, so we need to make sure that we don’t have the same struggle when we finally return home. Moreover, in the winter, it can get too cold for us to be able to breathe well, so we need warmth for our health to stay in check. An air conditioner can keep you cool all-year-round and decrease the humidity significantly. However, you should know how to choose the right unit for you. With that being said, here are some tips to make your...

How to identify the best fitted kitchen suppliers

Renewing your kitchen is one of the largest and finest investments you can do in your home. Your fresh kitchen is a substantial endeavour, and you will be looking for a great value. So, how can you identify fitted kitchen suppliers who bring quality?

Proper Alliance with Your Vision

Many homeowners don’t know where to begin from in a kitchen remodelling project. You may have a usual idea of things you would like to alter, but you might not be sure how to bring it together.

It is also plausible that you have a complete picture of precisely what you want. You have...

Types of Mortgages Every Homebuyer Should Know

It is incredibly rewarding to own your own home. However, it is a big investment and the financial side of things can be incredibly challenging and overwhelming. Real estate investments can be quite costly and most people cannot afford it on their own.

That is why the majority of people resort to mortgage loans to buy a house. There are several different types of loans for people to choose from according to their budget and specific circumstances. Here are some of the most popular types of mortgages every homebuyer should consider.

Conventional Mortgage Loans

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How to Nail the French-Styled Bedroom Design

French-style rooms are sought after by many people due to their elegance and simplicity. It can create a romantic feel while at the same time not pushing the room over-the-top in terms of pricing. With so many choices and options, you can easily fill your room up with whatever French furniture you want. Here are some ways on how you can nail the French-style bedroom design.

French Furniture

The first thing you need to create a French-style bedroom is to get French style furniture. There are three main styles to choose from depending on what you are looking for in the room...

Renting an Apartment in Washington DC? Here's What to Look For

It’s completely normal to feel lost when you’re apartment hunting in Washington DC, every state has different prices and rules when it comes to tenants. The first thing that might be on your mind is that this state is probably expensive and not the most economic space to live in, which means that your rent will be a bit expensive. Well, that’s only partially true because there are in fact affordable apartments that you can find there, you might not even need a roommate to split the cost of rent with.

If you think you don’t have enough information about apartments there, then...

Last chance to sign up to innovative solar panel group buying scheme

Devon residents have until the end of Monday 5 October to join more than 2,500 others and register their interest in Devon Climate Emergency’s (DCE) solar-panel group buying scheme.

Devon Solar Together is the latest in a series of similar schemes across the country which aims to boost the county’s renewable energy capacity.

It offers homeowners the chance to buy high quality solar PV more cheaply than if they were buying alone and to help reduce Devon carbon emissions.

The DCE, which includes Devon Country Council, the county’s eight district council’s and two...

Cleaning Blinds 101

Although many homemakers despise cleaning their blinds due to a variety of reasons, it is highly recommended that homemakers push through and get their blinds cleaned regularly. If you have blinds installed over your windows in your bedroom or white wood blinds , you would understand the feeling of mild disgust when you open the blinds only to see a sea of dust covering the slats of the blinds. The worse thing is that the morning sun rays will illuminate every speck of dust intricately to pronounce how horribly in need of cleaning your blinds are, which can be quite the downer every...

The perks of installing bifold doors

If you are looking to create more space, and have more natural light entering your home, consider using bifold doors. The doors are designed to stack together when opened, giving you the freedom to create additional space in a room that allows for more natural lighting.

Bifold doors are often set up at the back of a property, like in the area leading out into the backyard. They help blur the boundaries between the outdoors and inside the home. They can also be installed indoors to partition rooms while allowing for an easy conversion when more space is required.

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Rural vs urban homes - which is easier to sell?

A huge decision for anyone looking at moving is whether to move to a rural or urban area. While both rural and urban homes have their advantages and disadvantages, you might be wondering about how easy it will be to sell your rural or urban home when you decide to move on. For insights on whether rural or urban homes sell more easily, check out this page , which provides valuable information on market trends and key factors influencing property sales.

Your chances of selling a property are dependent on a large variety of factors. Some of these factors are within your control, but...

The New UK Hotspot: Prime Real Estate Opportunities in Harrow

Due to the unprecedented consequences of this global pandemic, one of the beneficial results of people wanting to leave populated areas such as Greater London is that many houses and apartments have opened up that would never have been available before.

This includes Harrow, a thriving town with many railroad stations throughout it, where the people and culture are consistently becoming more and more diverse as the years go by. While it is always a little pricey to move out into the countryside, the balancing effects of the coronavirus pandemic have brought the cost of real...

Homes & Gardens

DIY SOS are on the lookout for new projects

Tips that Will Help You Choose a Suitable Air Conditioner

How to identify the best fitted kitchen suppliers

Types of Mortgages Every Homebuyer Should Know

How to Nail the French-Styled Bedroom Design

Renting an Apartment in Washington DC? Here's What to Look For

Last chance to sign up to innovative solar panel group buying scheme

Cleaning Blinds 101

The perks of installing bifold doors

Rural vs urban homes - which is easier to sell?

The New UK Hotspot: Prime Real Estate Opportunities in Harrow

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