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8 Stunning Bedroom Colours That Will Rule 2026

Bedroom colours in 2026 go beyond just looking good - they're about expressing who you are and how you feel. My research into upcoming trends shows designers are embracing deeper, more meaningful palettes than ever before.

Colour experts predict 2026 will bring us closer to nature with grounding tones. Benjamin Moore leads this movement with "Silhouette" - their Colour of the Year that blends espresso brown with charcoal undertones.

The palette extends naturally to burgundy, deep reds, pinks and aubergine, which are becoming popular bedroom choices. Little Greene...

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Front yard landscaping ideas on a budget

Do you want to give your front yard a beautiful new look? Are you worried that you'd spend hundreds, or even thousands, to make a beautiful front yard? Fortunately, you don't need to break the bank. Here are some creative and cheap options to beautify your yard.

Use Fake Grass - One of the best ways to beautify your garden is to cover the front yard with grass. Unfortunately, it can be time-consuming. Depending on where you live, it might also be hard or expensive to get a full patch of grass growing in your yard. But there's an excellent solution to this problem; use fake

5 Smart Ways to Boost Cell Phone Signals Inside Your Home

Mobile phones aren’t just a way to communicate now, they have evolved to be a part of our everyday life, and obstacles like weak signals, low battery, or even slow browsing speed can have an impact on our day. Luckily, when it comes to weak reception, there are a bunch of things that you can do to make your signals better for fast internet speed or clear voice calls.

Without any further ado, let’s jump right into 5 smart ways to boost cell phone signals especially when you are home.

Turn off Extra Services

Turn off any service that you aren’t using at the moment,...

Giving Your Garden a Makeover in 2020: A Guide

As the weather gets warmer, we’re inclined to spend more and more time in our gardens, and with the new easing of the lockdown measures, we can begin thinking about carrying out social distancing meet-ups. Adding vibrant flowerboxes can instantly brighten your garden spaces, making them more inviting for those long-awaited gatherings. Therefore, you might be wondering how you can get your garden ready for this year’s summer season.

With many people completing their very own DIY projects around the house, it’s time to move this makeover to the garden. So, if you are bored with how...

How to Get Stains out of a PVC Tablecloth

PVC tablecloths are considered to be the best choice these days. The reason for this is that there are numerous advantages to a PVC cloth in comparison to the traditional cloth. PVC tablecloths are durable, can be cleaned easily, and they come in different sizes, shapes, and designs. They are ideal for indoor and outdoor use alike and are quite easy to maintain. You get a big win for the price and quality of vinyl tablecloths, which are durable and can last you many years if kept clean.

The only minor weak points of using vinyl tablecloths are wrinkles, staining, and molds, which...

5 benefits of bridging loans

When you need quick funds, resorting to bridging loans is one of the best ways to have it. Aside from having flexible lending criteria, they are also fast to arrange and don't require extensive checks. This makes these loans applicable to all property types, even those unsuitable to other lenders. To help you decide whether opting for bridging loans is right for you, here are some benefits of getting them.

Benefit #1: They Are Versatile

Most lenders and banks ask very specific questions regarding your purpose of borrowing money. When it comes to bridging loans, you can...

The search is on for Exeter’s best DIY lockdown project

Paint brushes, lawn mowers, sanders and spanners have been out in full force over the past few months as the people of Exeter take on home DIY projects during lockdown.

Of these projects, more than 5 per cent have been putting it off for a year and 92 per cent only felt inspired to do it during lockdown.

Heating and bathroom experts BestHeating and Big Bathroom Shop polled Brits that had undertaken home improvement projects over the past couple of months to find out what they had been working on and how successful it had been.

The results show that whilst the UK’s...

Taylor Wimpey's Riverside Walk to open to customers in Exeter

Taylor Wimpey will open its new development in the Countess Wear area of historic Exeter in the coming weeks. Following high demand after this month’s virtual pre-launch, Riverside Walk off Wear Barton Road will offer an on-site launch to buyers on 11th July.

Taylor Wimpey was the first UK homebuilder to stop construction on sites and close sales centres in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown restrictions. A phased return to construction has since restarted on a number of sites across England and Wales, with staff and subcontractors operating under a robust set of...

What spending 100 days at home has taught me about home

Having spent the last 100 days at home has given me plenty of time to consider how we view, use, and value our homes. My conclusion is that we could be at turning point in society similar in scale to the industrial revolution. This informational revolution could address housing and financial inequality and be kind to our climate. We may also start thinking more about how we value our homes than the price we pay for them, after all home is where the heart is not the wallet

Setting the scene

A day in the life before Covid-19 (Lennon & McCartney)

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Top tips when it comes to moving house

Many people view moving house as one of the most stressful events in life behind events such as the death of a loved one or divorce. It is never easy leaving a place where you may have been living for 20, 30 or even 40 years, and the removal process can be a very difficult one for some people.

Moving home though does not need to be a stressful and difficult event. There are lots of things that you can do beforehand to prepare for the big day, and preparation goes a long way in making this life changing event a much easier one.

The key to a stress free, or as stress free...

Is time time time the new location location location for the Exeter housing market?

Yesterday provided some very interesting housing market intelligence. Hard data from HMRC and market commentary from Rightmove showed that the only certainty is uncertainty and there is no need to rush into buying a home today if you don’t actually need to move home tomorrow. Perhaps Time, Time, Time is the new Location, Location, Location

For me, the most telling commentary was from Rightmove for whom the current level of housing market uncertainty rendered them unable to provide guidance on their future profitability. Rightmove’s revenues are generated from estate agents and...

Homes & Gardens

8 Stunning Bedroom Colours That Will Rule 2026

Front yard landscaping ideas on a budget

5 Smart Ways to Boost Cell Phone Signals Inside Your Home

Giving Your Garden a Makeover in 2020: A Guide

How to Get Stains out of a PVC Tablecloth

5 benefits of bridging loans

The search is on for Exeter’s best DIY lockdown project

Taylor Wimpey's Riverside Walk to open to customers in Exeter

What spending 100 days at home has taught me about home

Top tips when it comes to moving house

Is time time time the new location location location for the Exeter housing market?

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