A good roof protects your home during all weather seasons and keeps you and your loved ones safe. If your roof is in poor condition, you may have water leaks inside your house during the rainy season.
These leaks can support the growth of mold inside your home, and this is a cause of health complications. Mold can cause respiratory diseases like asthma in susceptible persons like the elderly and infants. A good roof also makes your house look more appealing.
Maintaining your roof will help improve your home 's value in case you decide to sell it. Therefore, it is...
Academic success is influenced by several factors, with the surrounding environment being the main factor. Your living and study space is a critical determiner of efficient and effective study productivity. The setting needs to have minimal distractions to maximize the amount of work you accomplish. Investing in education is your first step in your career; therefore, understanding and retaining your study will influence your future career. This calls for careful selection of study environments to minimize distractions from families and friends to gain maximal attention from your studies....
Devon County Council has welcomed the Government’s investment into schemes to help kickstart the economy.
The Getting Building Fund will provide the support to fast-track a number of schemes in the county to be delivered by January 2022.
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership has been allocated £35.4 million – the biggest share in the region – from the £900 million national fund, which is part of the Government’s response to the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.
The supported schemes will deliver jobs, regeneration, skills...
Research is underway to understand how effective SMEs in the South West have been at using technology during the pandemic.
Exeter-based IT and support company, Timewade are running an online survey to understand successes and challenges, to feed back to the business community.
Already, some of the initial findings are providing invaluable insight, with just 16% saying their technology was fully prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic. Those taking the survey, which runs through the summer, will be the first to receive the full findings.
The 75th anniversary of VJ Day will be commemorated on Saturday 15 August with flags being flown at Devon County Hall.
Victory over Japan day marks the surrender of Japan in 1945 which ended the Second World War.
The 75th anniversary is an opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice made by service personnel from across the UK and the Commonwealth.
The war with Japan began in December 1941, two years after war had been declared against Germany after Hitler's forces invaded Europe. Tens of thousands fought and died in the war against Japan, and thousands...
Living during pandemic times doesn’t mean we have to sit inside all day and night this Summer. In fact, my family has spent most of our time in our backyard. Making your backyard your own oasis is important this Summer so you can enjoy it when you can’t go to so many other places. We’ll help you transform your backyard this season.
Patio Game Strong
Give your patio a boost with a nice sitting area complete with a mounted television. Teak is a popular choice when it comes to outdoor furniture. The clean, sleek lines of many fashionable outdoor chairs and sectionals make...
Dogs are active creatures that love to run around and enjoy themselves during the day. However, dogs can quickly put on weight if we don’t take them outside or ensure that they get enough exercise. It can be difficult to ensure that your dog gets the exercise that he or she needs, so here are some ideas to help you out.
Go On Walks
This is the most obvious one, but people sometimes overlook it. We get really busy, so taking our dogs on walks may slip our minds since we want to relax after a hard day’s work. However, your dog has plenty of energy that he or she wants to...
Road rage often gets the better of the best of us, and it can undoubtedly be seen in some of the UK’s most congested roads. On the other hand, some of the more leisurely, scenic routes can make you never want to leave this beautiful country.
After buying a car on finance , safety, congestion and parking costs all add to what we think are quality places to drive through. They also reveal some of the more nightmarish places!
With ten UK cities making it into the 100 strong global index , it’s safe to say that the UK is home to some fascinating vehicle-filled landscapes....
FAMILIES could find the aftermath of COVID-19 just as devastating emotionally and financially as the lockdown say family law experts who are expecting a potential rise in divorces and separations.
Westcountry-based, Children in the Middle, says the combined impact on parents’ mental health and, for some, the pressures of financial consequences are enough to push couples towards divorce and separation.
Family barrister, Elizabeth McCallum, who co-founded the legal service with fellow Exeter barrister Sarah Evans, says: “Parents have understandably had a lot on their plates...
With most of the nation stuck indoors due to lockdown restrictions, homeowners across the UK are investing in lockdown makeovers, new research reveals.
The 2020 Renovation Nation Report , by mortgage comparison site money.co.uk , has found that UK’s homeowners have invested an average of £4,035.70 each on home renovations, since the lockdown began in March. And it seems that Brits are sacrificing more than ever for their perfect pad as the prospect of more time at home becomes the new normal.
Garden upgrades (34%) top a list for the most popular lockdown renovation...
