Interiors

The Environmental Benefits of Real Christmas Trees over Artificial Ones

With the holidays just around the corner, many of us often ask the same question: should we get a real or artificial tree? As environmental issues are growing continuously, this can pose a difficult choice.

Contrary to popular belief, live trees provide major environmental advantages over their synthetic counterparts. Getting your hands on a fresh, real fir has also never been easier as live...

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Uswitch’s expert broadband tips for improving homeschooling and working from home

Many families across the UK are still trying to negotiate a ‘new-normal’, which for many means juggling homeschooling, working from home and keeping the family entertained.

In a recent Uswitch.com survey, almost four in five (79%) full-time or part-time working parents have had to adapt their working hours to around homeschooling schedules[1].

With more people working and...

Insurance giant reveals what havoc household pets can cause in homes

TVs, carpets, and computers are the most common casualties in pet-related household claims
Accidents caused by dogs increased by more than a quarter (27%) last year in comparison to 2019
Admiral data reveals average value of pet-related claims equates to around £870
Admiral advises new and existing pet owners to take extra care when bringing home new

What soap star homes REALLY say about them as interior experts rate their style

Interior experts have scoured the homes of some of our favourite characters in EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street to reveal what their style says about them.

At the end of 2020, data showed that asking prices in the UK were up 6.6%* compared to 2019, so with this in mind, designers have given their tips on what they’d do differently to improve the value.

Susan...

Demand for Tradespeople jumps by 63% as renovation mania grips the Nation

As the pandemic continues to confine people to their homes, interior fatigue has set in and renovations have surged. Research from insurance comparison website Quotezone.co.uk shows jobs in the trade industry have increased throughout the pandemic by 63%, with the top three revealed as Joiner / Carpenter, Builder and Cleaner.

The data from Quotezone.co.uk compiled the top ten list of...

Winter elements costing occupants more than £1,000 in home repairs

- Nearly two-thirds (65%) of UK homeowners and renters have experienced burst frozen pipes, flood damage or damp during the colder months -

Confused.com research shows customers were able to claim for more than half the cost of damage from insurers to help towards repairs, on average (1).
Almost half (49%) of homeowners and renters are confused about how to prevent

Expert Reveals Tips On Reducing Energy Consumption

In honour of Big Energy Saving Week, running from January 18th to 24th, the experts at SaveOnEnergy.com/uk were keen to share their tips on how to reduce your energy consumption.

According to industry regulator Ofgem, the average UK household spends around £1,254 each year on a standard variable energy plan.

Even with the cheapest gas and electricity tariff, there are always...

Tips for Preventing Pet Damage in Your Home

It may come as no surprise that dogs are not cheap. It’s not just the cost of buying a dog but you have to account for food, toys, regular worming, vet bills… and even the cost of replacing damaged items your home.

To delve into the full extent of the issue, MattressNextDay have surveyed UK pet owners to reveal how much they have spent repairing or replacing home interiors,...

A frozen condensate pipe can be a common problem with heating issues

Boiler on the Blink? Try this handy home heating hack

With British Gas staff beginning a five-day strike over pay cuts, there are fears that chilly customers will be unable to access emergency boiler repair services, leaving them without hot water and central heating during the coldest week of the year. Throw-in the fact that millions of us are at home due to lockdown - many Brits could be in for a cold and miserable few days.

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Happy proof your home ready for the New Year

New year is a great time to focus on ourselves and our wellbeing. This past year we have spent more time at home than ever before; therefore, it’s never been more important to ensure our homes are making us happy.

Our home’s interior can significantly affect our mood, with a whole host of things including colour, lighting and furnishings impacting how we feel every day.

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Could Hand Sanitiser be the Secret to Clean Floors this Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, Flooring Superstore investigated the recommended cleaning methods for different flooring types, based on eight potential scenarios of Christmas Day spills.

To gather expert insight, Flooring Superstore collaborated with Lisa Evans, spokesperson from MyJobQuote, and Henry Paterson, Senior Operations Executive at Housekeep – here’s the advice:...

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