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27 May 2016
Living room tops eBay’s ‘room-oval ranking’
Brits prioritise the living room when moving home Ahead of the peak of home move season, research from eBay has found that when it comes to moving house, over half ...
7 April 2016
Our household habits revealed
- According to a new study by domestic appliance repair company Glotech.co.uk, Brits spend 62 hours making breakfast (2.5 days), 94 hours making lunch (3.9 days), an incredible 213 hours ...
1 April 2016
Top Tips To Keep Your Pet In Shape
When it comes to ensuring a healthy, happy pet, weight is paramount. For pets, being overweight can lead to a number of health complications, such as joint and ligament strain, ...
27 March 2016
We are a nation of clean freaks but we should be clean geeks
- As the nation prepares to Spring Clean, a new study has revealed that we are a nation of clean freaks cleaning our home on average three times a week. ...
18 March 2016
Three-quarters of UK couples postponing marriage to buy a house
A survey carried out by lettings and estate agency Chestertons shows that for 71% of couples, buying a home is their top financial priority. With average house prices reaching almost ...
17 March 2016
Clueless about carbon monoxide
- Over a third of UK renters potentially at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning at home
Despite new legal requirements for landlords, research reveals 35% of privately rented homes are not ...
17 March 2016
Still living at home?
With house prices and deposits becoming harder and harder to reach for young adults, many are opting to stay living at home with their parents into and beyond their late ...
5 February 2016
Power paranoia grips the nation
- Brits have gone gadget mad, but according to new research, the process of checking and re-checking appliances are switched off before leaving the house wastes UK adults more than ...
23 December 2015
Five tips for new cat owners
By Cats Protection Cats are one of the most popular pets in the UK and - they make a wonderful addition to any household. For new cat owners, the experience ...
5 December 2015
A very British winter
- The energy supplier has reviewed statistics from previous years to ensure the UK is fully prepared this winter and for any cold snaps to come, there are also some ...
3 December 2015
Sleep expert shares its tips on getting your spare room ready for Christmas guests
Christmas is coming and so are the guests, so we're all frantically getting the house ready to accommodate this festive season. The good news is there's no need to dust ...
26 November 2015
Is your home at risk this Christmas?
As 90% of Brits admit to decorating their home and garden in the next few weeks, less than a quarter (23%) would consider the impact this might have on the ...
12 November 2015
How clean is your bathroom?
- The combination of warmth, moisture and poor ventilation can potentially result in many bathrooms becoming a breeding ground for mould, mildew and bacteria.
Typical bathroom germy hot spots include:
The Toilet ...
30 September 2015
Top three tips when buying a puppy
Eukanuba Discover Dogs hosts event to tackle the problem of buying pups on a whim. Dog lovers gathered at the Kennel Club for a speed-dating pop-up to find their perfect ...
17 September 2015
Upcycling best practice
By Angela Noghani, Interiors Expert at Ideal World TV Creating a shabby chic look in your home can be costly if you start investing in new furniture. However, 'up-cycling' old ...
16 September 2015
Bring London Fashion Week trends to the bedroom
Create an on trend living space which Kate Moss would be proud of. From catwalk to home interiors, September is the perfect time to bring the runway style to your ...
7 September 2015
Selling tips: How to make the most of your listings
This September marks eBay's 20th birthday. The online marketplace has grown from a software programmer's hobby into a global shopping destination. These seller businesses range from micro-businesses to multi-million ...
2 September 2015
Top tips for moving house as it's revealed 1 in 5 live out of boxes for more than a month
After a rainy August Bank Holiday, new research from British Gas marking the busiest time of the year for moving home has been released, revealing that 19% of UK adults ...
17 August 2015
Give your bedroom a summer colour makeover!
Summer is the perfect time to start thinking about freshening up your décor and giving your bedroom a bit of a makeover. A lick of paint, new room layout or ...
2 July 2015
Tips to keep your dog cool in the summer
During the current heat wave it is extremely important that all animals are kept cool to prevent discomfort and serious health problems. Antoine Chabassol at
Pawsomebox, a gift box subscription ...
3 June 2015
10 DIY hacks all women should know
By Joseph Beeby, DIY Guru and Handyman Operations Manager at Handy (
www.handy.com
), the UK's fastest-growing provider of on-demand cleaning and DIY experts. Refurbish your furniture. If you're bored of that ...
2 June 2015
How to reduce the spread of bacteria in your kitchen
- There are over one million cases of food poisoning a year in the UK and it is commonly assumed that most incidents arise from eating out at restaurants. However, ...
2 June 2015
88% Would reconsider buying a house if the garden wasn't right
Gardens are playing an huge role when it comes to buying a house with a whopping 88% revealing they would rethink buying a property if the outside space wasn't quite ...