Category: Home & Garden

Simple ideas to prevent the frustration and annoyance of locking yourself out There’s nothing more frustrating and annoying than locking yourself out of your house, and you can bet it’ll happen when you’re already running late or ultra-busy – times when such an inconvenience is especially unwelcome. The following may help you avoid that dreaded sinking feeling when you realise you’ve left your keys inside or mislaid them somewhere. Locksmith telephone number Firstly, prepare for the worst and have a backup in place in the form of the phone number…

When it comes to outside space, small can be beautiful. With creativity and great accessories you can transform a tiny balcony into your own private paradise.

Essex and other parts of the UK are experiencing more wasps than usual. The very warm summer and mild spring and natural two year cycle is boosting numbers. More uninvited six legged guests appearing in a wasp heavy few months Ask most people what their least favourite insect is and ‘wasp’ would likely be at the top of the list – indeed, the six legged striped stinger might even top a list of least favourite creatures full stop. Unfortunately, just lately Essex and other parts of the UK are experiencing…

The hot weather can put a strain on your grass so give it some help   The sunshine and dry weather usually means you can take advantage of your garden and enjoy it as a recreational space, but once we’ve had a few weeks of non-stop sun, high temperatures and no rain your lovingly tended green lawn can start to suffer. That lush look can fade to be replaced by a yellowy brown, bone dry expanse.   What can you do to keep it looking good?   Advance planning  …

Stay on good terms during renovations Building work can be a key cause of disputes but good communication and compliance with regulations can help you to stay on good terms with your neighbours.   There comes a time when most of us want to make improvements to our homes, but before you start any building works you may want to consider how it could impact on your relationship with your neighbours.   Leading cause of tensions Neighbourly tensions can be caused by a number of different things – excessive noise,…

You’ve just had a swanky new kitchen installed and you want to show it off to your family and friends – rightly so! But, how? Why not hold a dinner party to show off your wonderful new room while it still looks like a luxury kitchen showroom interior! A dinner party doesn’t need to be expensive, stressful or time consuming, it just means having good food with good company. They are the ingredients for a fabulous night. Invite your friends round There is nothing more rewarding than entertaining your closest…

Spring is finally here! The weather is finally showing signs of warming up. Love the warmer weather a little bit more this year by making the most out of your garden.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the crafter in your life, then read on for some fab ideas.

Some of the most historic buildings in the country are succumbing to structural rot. Why now, and what can we do about it?

Have you neglected your garden over the long, cold winter? You’re not alone, but it’s not too late to make a start on getting your garden ready for spring.