Homes & Gardens

Some Tips for Your Garage Gym Conversion

Are you considering a garage gym conversion to finally make good on that New Year’s resolution ? Turning your carport into a dedicated fitness space is a great way to bypass the membership fees and queuing that come with going to the gym. Enacting this transformation is a great way to elevate the value of your home, while also using your dusty garage for something useful.

However, a garage and gym have a lot of differences before you put the work in. This blog offers some essential tips so you can convert garage to gym space, including picking the right flooring or making clever...

New customers allowed to join garden waste scheme

People in Exeter can sign up once again for the City Council’s Garden Waste Collection Scheme.

The Council had stopped new customers signing up for the scheme at the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak. However it has now lifted the suspension and is taking on new customers.

Gardeners can choose either a 140 litre brown bin for £37.15 a year or a 240 litre bin for £48.80. Alternatively a bundle of five biodegradable sacks costs £11.

Things that can be put in the bin are:

  • flowers and plants
  • grass cuttings
  • leaves and bark
  • ...

Devonshire Homes set to reopen its construction sites in May

Local independent house builder Devonshire Homes has announced that it is planning a controlled reopening of its construction sites from Monday 4th May 2020.

The announcement comes after Devonshire Homes closed its sites, Marketing Suites and show homes on 27th March in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The house builder, which currently has active construction sites in Crediton, Bovey Tracey, and St. Austell, has made the decision to start a phased process of reopening its sites in accordance with new site operating protocol guidance developed to be compliant with the...

Reasons why you should think of loft conversions this year

With the world’s economy still in a slump, relocating to bigger houses has taken a back seat in a majority of people. With the declining state of the real estate business, many homeowners have decided not to sell their homes until the current economic crisis improves.

Even though moving to a bigger house is not a viable option for many, there are home improvement tips that could increase your family’s living space. One such home improvement strategy is loft conversions.

In the United States alone, loft conversions are one of the most sought-after home improvement ideas....

Enjoy the Comfort Of Cool - Managing High Temperatures in the Home

Coping with the heat in warmer parts of the world is a challenge. Keeping your home cool enough to enjoy an environment that offers a superior quality of life is essential - in fact, if not approached carefully the issue of cooling the home can be one that provides the average homeowner with challenges that can seem extremely daunting. However, the fact of the matter is that with a carefully thought out approach and some basic research it is possible to enjoy a home that is comfortable and pleasant - even in the face of the harshest of heatwaves. With some forethought, it is even possible...

Tips and Tricks for Your Manually Retractable Awnings

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 04/27/2020 - 10:30am

Its time to expand that outdoor space of yours. It’s time to think about bringing down those annoying cooling and heating bills. Invest in a retractable awning and enjoy cooler indoors. Even more, a retractable awning can instantly elevate any outdoor space. From office outdoors to alfresco spaces in your home, retractable awnings have so much to offer. So, if you want to protect your home from the effects of the sun (and even UV lights), think of a retractable awning. So, if these are the things you want to accomplish in your home or office, keep reading. This guide contains everything...

Simple ways to add value to your home

Do you wish to sell your home or just add value to your already existing house? There are different ways of adding the value of your home and this article is a simple guide in enabling you to do so in a more simple, effective and cost-efficient way.

The value addition costs are mostly estimated to be about 20 to 25 cents per dollar. the reminder 75 to 80 cents spent goes back into the home through the increased value. Because every house has its own ceiling price, it is vital to ensure that the value-added cost does not outweigh the profit.

Before undertaking these...

6 Interior Design Trends that You Need to Know About

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 04/22/2020 - 10:59am

Interior decoration is an art but most of the women have a knack of nailing it to perfection in spite of any professional degree at their disposal. With some info on what is trending these days, anyone would be able to update their homes to make it look newer and ever-changing as per their tastes.

Presenting here are 10 such trends that the interior designers are adopting. Most of these trends reveal that the need of the hour is to keep it simple and minimalistic.

Color blues

Navy blue is the trending color. The trend now is to make a dichromatic effect with the...

7 Quick Steps to Tidy and Present Your Garden Beautifully

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 04/22/2020 - 10:14am

With spring in the air, it’s natural that you will be keen to make the most of your own garden. If you’re short of space, or are worried you’ve let things go a bit, don’t worry; here are 7 great ideas to get your garden looking great and ready to enjoy again.

1 De-clutter

If you have kids, the chances are your garden will have toys and other items scattered around. These can find their way into flower beds, water features and many other places, not to mention being a hazard on paths and patios. Take time to clear everything away, from the largest to the smallest. It’s...

DIY Backyard Pavers You Can Do During Lockdown

Due to the pandemic, every non-essential services are on hold due to the lockdown. In most places, companies and services that can operate are the ones dealing with people's primary needs, such as medicine and food. If you were planning to do a construction job, sadly, you won't be able to hire any contractors.

While getting workers is impossible, it does not mean you can't do any construction projects. A lot of the work that you think requires contractors is actually possible by doing it yourself. One of which is doing pavers for your garden.

How to Build a Patio Paver...

Better Solutions to Waste Disposal

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 10:41am

Using some form of waste disposal in your home is a much easier way to get rid of waste. Not only does it makes things easier, faster and more hygeinc to get rid of waste from the home but this is also a more environmentally-friendly option too.

Food waste is one of the biggest sources of trash in our homes, so having a garbage sink disposal system in the home can make cleaning up faster and easier to complete.

If you’re tired of seeing money go down the drain and having to get your hands dirty after dinner has been eaten, then you will want to consider investing in...

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