Most people are spending time indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic as they work from home. Broken tiles, loose hinges, leaky taps, a moldy basement, worn out carpets, among other flaws, are now visible more than ever. You may have noticed some faults and are considering renovating your home during this time before going back to work in an office.
Here are some things to consider before you get started.
1) Assess the Damage
Some faults may be easy to fix by yourself, while others may need a professional touch. You need to assess the extent of damage to know what...
Three new solar installations will cut the University of Exeter’s carbon footprint by more than 100,000kg per year.
The panels are now up and running on university rooftops, joining existing solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to take the university’s annual solar energy production more than one megawatt per year.
The installations are located on the Innovation Centre and the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon Cricket Centre, both on the Streatham Campus, and South Cloisters at the St Luke’s Campus.
They will produce an estimated 374,000 kilowatt-hours per year –...
When you say 'Italian wine' to most people, they'll immediately think of everyday Chianti and Pinot Grigio, delightfully bubbly Prosecco, and super expensive, blockbusting reds like Barolo and Amarone. But as tastes of UK consumers have changed over time, people are more likely to choose different wines for their table. Luckily, Italy has plenty of delightful wines to offer.
These days, we want our white wines to be aromatic with bold, fruit-forward flavours. That’s why New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc – with its strong aromas of passion fruit – has become a true favourite. As for red...
Running a business online is all about being visible in the best possible way. Now, when we say the best possible way, it means that you are always available to engage with not only the existing but also the prospective clients . When you have a free live chat software on your website, you will be able to do just that. There are a number of reasons why your business needs the best free live chat software. Before we go deeper into the reasons, let us understand what free live chat actually is. This is a communication tool that is automated and your can use it to keep in touch with our...
More and more people in Devon are seeing their GPs as services continue to adapt to keep people safe from coronavirus.
Services like routine vaccinations and smear tests are now being offered, in addition to usual weekday GP appointments which can be held by phone, online or face-to-face.
Many people are surprised to know that GP services are fully available. Here’s how it works:
If you need to see a GP, contact them online via their website, or by phone
You will be offered a telephone, online or video consultation
A new virtual property auction facility has been launched in Exeter offering Westcountry based clients an exclusively online approach to buying and selling land and property.
247 Property Auctions is a RICS regulated firm of auctioneers and offers users a convenient and flexible approach to buying and selling land and property through its easy to use online auction platform. The 247 Property Auctions’ team also works directly in partnership with estate agents and commercial agents, enabling these businesses the opportunity to offer online auctions as an expansion of their...
As schools close for the summer and the holiday season gets fully underway, the South West is calling on residents and visitors alike to play their part in keeping the region COVID-safe this summer.
Following the opening up of the hospitality and tourist sector two weeks ago, levels of infection and new cases in the South West have continued to remain among the lowest in the country – and South West leaders paid tribute to the businesses which have opened up for playing their part in keeping the area COVID-safe.
We are now entering the crucial time at the start of the...
If you’re a woman and always conscious about your outlook, you must agree that a little detail can make or break your outfit. Bracelets, although tiniest among the accessories, play their vital role in adding the color and depth to your outfit. You can find a variety of bracelets in the market, such as gold bracelets, silver bracelets, pearl bracelets, homemade bracelets, or lucky charm pixiu bracelets . However, you're always specific when choosing them based on your matching needs and their properties.
Software Solved is proud to announce that it has hit its £3m turnover target under the leadership of Managing Director and STEMM ambassador, Lindsay Lucas, who celebrates one year in the position.
Software Solved is an Exeter business with a UK-wide reach and in the last year Lindsay and the Software Solved team have implemented major changes across the business in order to hit the £3m turnover target.
This included, working to establish the values and purpose of the organisation, re-evaluating services to ensure they remain current, expanding the team and skills across...
Kayaking is a method of transport and hunting that has been around for many thousands of years and is thought to originate in Greenland. Kayak literally means “man boat” in the Eskimo language and for good reason, because that describes what it is perfectly.
In modern years kayaking has become a sport in its own right due to its functionality and the fact it is open to all people no matter what their age or ability. As such modern kayaks have evolved at a great pace, so here we are going to take a look at the top trends in kayaking that you shouldn’t miss out on in 2020....