Homes & Gardens

Working from home has been a popular trend in recent years but millions of people are now embracing home office environments. As companies are forced to modify their operations amid lockdown restrictions, millions of people are setting up makeshift workspaces in their kitchens, lounges and spare bedrooms.

Although this new way of working happened rather rapidly, it seems likely it will continue for a significant period of time. With no exit strategy yet announced, some form of lockdown seems inevitable for the foreseeable future.

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Despite such uncertain times having a major impact on the high street, an Exeter kitchen retailer is harnessing the latest technology to overcome the challenges posed by a global pandemic.

The Kutchenhaus store is providing virtual appointments and using its new online 3D planning and design tool to create kitchens remotely for local customers until COVID-19 government restrictions are lifted.

Nigel & Samantha Dilley co-owners of the store, are introducing new ways for its customers to view, design and order its contemporary ranges produced by parent company, Nobilia...

With the amount of free time on your hands at this time, it is understandable how one can look for things to keep their idle minds busy. How many times have you tried to rearrange your living room? How many pieces of clothing have you thrown into the “doesn’t-fit-me” pile? Some even go to great lengths of redecorating a room or a part of the house, for instance, bathroom refurbishment . Whether you plan on giving your bathroom a new color motif or going to the extremes of ripping out your tiles and replacing them with new ones, redecorating requires a well-thought-of game plan.

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Households across Devon are being thanked for their ongoing support and efforts to keep on top of waste and recycling during the coronavirus pandemic.

Collection crews across Devon say they have been delighted with the level of public support shown to them in recent weeks, including pictures and thank you notes left on bins and outbreaks of spontaneous doorstep applause from appreciative residents.

Devon County Council for its part says it is looking to reopen Household Waste Recycling Centres as soon as it is safe to do so and Government guidance permits.

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