What Kitchen Countertops Are In Style?

Countertops have become the focal point of every kitchen these days. A well-designed countertop, coupled with kitchen cabinets can do wonders in maximizing the functionality of anyone’s kitchen. This is the reason why if you are looking to have your kitchen constructed or renovated, you have to assess all the possible options before finalizing its design. This way, you can ensure that it’s not just in style but it also suits your preferences. The following are some kitchen countertops that are currently in style.

Granite

Granite is among the list of the most popular kitchen...

5 ways to make your Exeter home appeal to buyers after lockdown

Estimates now suggest that the COVID-19 lockdown may have a significant impact on the property market in the future. Although buyers are now beginning to consider moving again, the coming period of economic downturn may affect your ability to sell your property once lockdown has ended. However, there are many actions that you can take now to ensure that your property is appealing to buyers once the market opens again, ensuring that you will be able to move as quickly as possible as the country returns to a new normal.

  1. Focus on Your Garden

Many homeowners who...

Driving safety tips for young drivers

Young drivers under the age of 25 are statistically more likely to be involved in a car accident than adults aged 25 and older. In fact, according to the AA, up to 23% of 18-24-year olds will get into a car crash within 24 months of receiving their driver’s licenses. It is for this reason that young drivers often find themselves slapped with hefty premiums when looking for car insurance in the UK.

With these statistics in mind, here is a list of driving tips to help bolster your safety on the road.

Always wear your seatbelt

This seems obvious to say, but its...

Spend Locally in Exeter Campaign calls for returning office workers to use only independent shops for 3 months

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/16/2020 - 12:33am

Office workers returning to work in Exeter are being asked to help their local economy by only spending money in small independent shops and businesses for the next 3 months.

The campaign started by Exeter office space business Offices.co.uk is to encourage a shift in how we spend our money in and around our workplaces. They are asking all tenants to consider changing their spending habits away from National chains.

“Our clients know as much as anyone just how hard things are at the moment, however we are still buying coffee, lunch and supplies. This new campaign is to...

'Living prospectus week' allows future students to experience University of Exeter virtually 

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/15/2020 - 11:50pm

Potential university students unable to tour universities to make decisions about their future are flocking online to innovative “virtual prospectuses”, lectures and advice sessions.

University of Exeter staff who work with pupils around the country to encourage them to go on to higher education are embracing technology to provide extensive and open access online content while schools and campuses are closed.

This week is the University of Exeter’s second “living prospectus week”, where people can speak to current students on Facebook about their experiences and see...

Award winning photographer joins Dartmoor pony and conservation charity as patron

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/15/2020 - 11:25pm

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Pony Trust (DPHT) has announced that photographer Malcolm Snelgrove has become the charity’s new patron.

The charity’s vision is to secure the future of the native Dartmoor pony and to inspire and connect people with Dartmoor’s wildlife, landscape and heritage. Developing its partnership with Malcolm, a respected, internationally published equine and environmental photographer based on the Moor, is a perfect fit.

The DPHT works with pony keepers on Dartmoor who own and breed Dartmoor ponies. It also promotes the Dartmoor pony for conservation...

2020 Online Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 06/15/2020 - 10:09pm

Pre-pandemic, internet users were already around 4 billion, and during quarantine online shopping saw a huge surge. At the same time, many small businesses took a sharp hit. All indicators point to a permanent increase in e-shopping, or at least window-shopping. Whether your business is selling hi-tech gizmos or exciting and highly personalized gifts , everyone needs a digital marketing strategy. This is especially true for small businesses that usually don’t have outsize marketing budgets. Following are our best online marketing strategies for small businesses in 2020.

Beef Up Your...

Holmes heads back to Oz

Greg Holmes says Exeter will forever hold a special place in his heart after he this week bid a fond farewell to Devon and life with the Chiefs.

Holmes and wife Alana are heading home to Australia, four years after arriving in the Westcountry from former club, Queensland Reds.

During that time, the popular 37-year-old forward has been an integral part in helping the Chiefs to continue to establish themselves as a force, not just within the English game, but also on the European stage as well.

With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, Holmes was...

Enterprise software that every business must have in 2020

2020 has changed the way business is conducted all over the world. With social distancing norms being enforced across the globe, the only businesses that are thriving are the ones that have smoothly transitioned to an online workspace.

With that said, making such a transition is no joke. Shifting from the habit of having your whole team physically present with you to exclusively communicating and collaborating online is a difficult task.

At the same time, many businesses are also realising the immense advantages of not having a workplace. If you want to count yourself...

Tips & Tricks to Avoid Keyless Car Theft

One of the safety features that have become the standard of modern cars today is the smart key or often called the keyless system. The keyless system does not use a key when turning on or turning off the car. In essence, the keyless feature and the start/stop engine button are convenient to use so that it is expected to be able to keep the car owner away from car theft. Regardless of practicality, it turns out that the keyless function holds a dangerous risk and most car owners less understand this; they assume that car thieves will not be able to take a gap to fool their car's security...

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