How to Make a Garden Safe for Animals
One of the many attractions of a brand new house is the unspoiled plot of land it stands in. It might be turfed and fenced, but this...
Space-saving tips for a home office
It’s been 18 months since the UK was plunged into the first of several lockdowns and working life has never been the same since. An...
The quiet revolution in your kitchen
In kitchens up and down the country, a quiet revolution is taking place in terms of our attitude to food. A perfect storm of circumstances...
How to de-stress your home
Over the last 18 months, our homes have gone from being a sanctuary to being the centre of our world. We’ve exercised in garages,...
Making the most of your garden this summer
Gardens can be a welcome retreat at any time of year, but they’re especially important as we reach midsummer. In the absence of normal...
Why it’s time to get water well
It’s perhaps surprising that we don’t pay more attention to the importance of water in our lives. The human body is 60 per cent water,...
Ten ways to simplify grocery shopping
Grocery shopping is something everyone has to do, and Britain’s retail giants have elevated it into an artform. Gone are the days of...
How to choose the perfect plot
One of the biggest advantages of buying a new home over a resale property is the sheer choice on offer. Unless you’re enquiring about a...
The appeal of city living
Over the last year, many people have found themselves considering whether their current homes are still suitable for their needs and...
Easy ways to add colour to your garden
At this time of year, gardens up and down the country are erupting into a riot of colour. Flowers are blooming, trees are budding, and...
The pros and cons of wall-mounting appliances
A new house is a blank canvas, waiting to be customised by its first owners. And nowhere benefits more from personalisation than internal...
Keeping your WiFi safe and sound
It’s been almost exactly a year since Boris Johnson declared the United Kingdom was entering a three-week period of lockdown, and life...