Top 20 things that make a home – ‘own bed’ tops list

Brits love their home ‘more than ever’ - after spending an extra EIGHT hours a day in it during recent months. A study of 2,000 adults found that before the pandemic, just nine hours were spent at home on an average day. But the lockdown and restrictions have seen this figure dramatically increase, with 35…

Summer house and swimming pool top garden wish list

A summer house, a swimming pool and a vegetable patch are just some of the must-haves of the nation’s dream garden. A study of 2,000 adults also found the ideal outdoor space is 88ft long and south facing. Other backyard desirables include a built-in barbecue, a shed and a fire pit. Some of the most-wanted…

The Pros And Cons Of Extending, Converting, And Buying

Adding space to the home has a lot of benefits. You can create brand new spaces like home gyms, home offices, and guest bedrooms. You can seriously bump up the value of the home. You can prepare for a growing family. But what options will help you best meet whatever your needs might be? Here,…

How Shift Can Make Your House Move Hassle-free

Shift is a man and van delivery service company that helps to provide shifting services for different occasions like house moves. The company works hard towards ensuring that your house move is effortless. Below are some ways in which Shift can make your house move more manageable; 1. Easy Booking One of the many ways…

Three Top Tips For Moving Abroad

Are you planning on making a big change by moving abroad? Perhaps you’re moving for work, retirement, or just an adventure. Making such a big move and adapting to life in a new country can be one of the most exciting challenges in life. There are many positives to such a big move, and many…

Top 40 things that make your house a home

Family photos, fresh bed sheets and a fridge full of food are among the things which most help a house feel like a home. A study of 2,000 homeowners has revealed what transforms four walls into a homely space, with their own bed topping the list according to 65 per cent. Personal touches including children’s…

5 ways to create an inspiring work space at home

As much of the nation adjusts to working from home, ensuring you remain in a positive and productive mindset is essential. Luckily there are some really simple, yet effective, things you can do to create a work space that will put the ‘homely’ into working from home.... Here, Clare Moreton, photo expert at CEWE, shares her…

Why buy bamboo sheets over cotton?

The real question is, should you go with the good old cotton sheets? Or the recently popular bamboo sheets? It’s no wonder, bamboo sheets, duvets and quilts have gained substantial popularity across the world – they are anti-bacterial, eco-friendly and silky soft. However, bamboo sheets are somewhat new in the market and most of us…