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Share to Buy Live to host Homebuyers Day in Exeter

Share to Buy Live is set to host its inaugural Homebuyers Day: Exeter on Saturday 7th February, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s events programme and bringing affordable homeownership advice directly to local communities.

The free-to-attend event will bring together housing providers, legal experts, mortgage brokers, and homeownership specialists to help attendees better understand affordable routes onto the property ladder, including Shared Ownership. Confirmed housing providers include Sovereign Network Group (SNG), LiveWest, Centurion Place, Plymouth Community Homes...

5 Reasons to Use Self-Storage When Moving House

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 12:44pm

Moving house can be incredibly stressful, with so much to do in often a very short space of time.

Fortunately, there are ways to make this experience a little easier on everyone involved, such as with the use of a self-storage facility.

Allowing you and your family to store away any belongings that you do not need immediate access to, read on to discover five reasons why you should use self-storage when moving house. Plus, where to find the safest and most secure units in your area.

  1. To take your time

If you don’t want to have to load up a...

Lusso Flooring – A Cheaper Alternative to Karndean & Amtico

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 10:24am

Leading Leeds-based flooring supplier, Stories Flooring has recently introduced a brand new exclusive LVT range to their collection. The Lusso range has been designed with style and affordability in mind, helping homeowners to transform their living space on a budget.

The new collection rivals the likes of Karndean and Amtico, yet it is sold at a fraction of the cost. Here, we will explore the new range and how it compares to its more expensive rivals.

Lusso Flooring by Stories Flooring

Lusso is a luxurious LVT collection (read what LVT flooring is here ) launched by...

The Complete Greenhouse Gardening Guide

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 9:55am

A greenhouse is an excellent investment for your outside space. Perfect for starting seeds, growing tomatoes and cucumbers, and bringing sensitive plants inside for the winter.

Greenhouses are ideal for growing tropical plants or other exotics that need constant temperatures and humidity due to their tropical climates. Read on if you're an avid home gardener who's always been fascinated by greenhouse gardening.

What is Greenhouse Gardening?

Greenhouse gardening is cultivating plants such as vegetables or flowers in a protected, artificial greenhouse environment where the...

How to Choose Country Garden Furniture

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 11/22/2022 - 11:17pm

When we get into the autumn and winter months, there is most definitely a sense that the glorious warm weather we enjoyed in the summer has gone, but that doesn’t mean you can forget about the garden. In fact, the cooler months are probably the best time to take stock and refresh the garden ready for next year.

This means taking a good look at what to keep and what needs renewing and replacing, and this includes your garden furniture, which, let’s face it, is often shown to be past its best in the harsh and gloomy light of winter. And because the trend in recent years has veered...

Keeping the heating off this winter could cost Brits more than they expect

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/20/2022 - 9:18pm

With energy prices stopping us from turning the heating on, one industry expert warns that the nation’s health is at risk

The UK is in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, with energy price hikes making everyone think twice about boiling the kettle and using the oven. From turning appliances off and keeping doors shut, we are all having to think differently, and as it gets colder, this includes not putting the heating on.

But one industry expert thinks the wellbeing of the nation is at severe risk if we keep cold this winter, potentially creating a huge treatment burden...

Tips For Running a Plant Nursery

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Sun, 11/20/2022 - 5:49pm

Would you like to open your own plant nursery? If growing plants is something that you are passionate about, there is money to be made in this market. But know that starting a nursery will require a lot of hard work. Not only will it require taking care of the administration of the business, but you are also going to have to focus on taking care of and growing the plants, so they are of great quality. Here are some tips that can help you run a plant nursery.

Know Your Target Market

It does not matter what type of business you have; you need to know who your target market is. In...

Building your new home from scratch? Here are 5 tips for you

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Wed, 11/16/2022 - 11:17am

Building a home is a tough task that entails various complicated processes. When you own a company that designs and builds all kinds of homes, it becomes tough to keep up with client requirements, especially when it comes to floor planning. Consider the top five tips for building a home from scratch.

After all, you are constructing a sensitive structural system that must be safe, secure, and adhere to many local and national requirements.

Make a plan and stick to it

To get the ball moving and ensure the building process runs as smoothly as possible, ensure your plan is...

Top tips when planting hedges in your garden

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 11/15/2022 - 6:36am

Should you wish to change the way your garden looks, or even give yourself an increased amount of privacy, you may be contemplating the use of hedges. Unlike fencing, these can give you a natural way of preventing people from looking in on your space, and even add to the beauty of your garden. Before you commit to buying your hedges, you may want to consider what type of hedge to buy, as well as how you can increase the likelihood of it thriving when planted.

Choose a size to suit you

Although it may be cheaper to buy younger, smaller hedges, these may not be ideal if...

4 Tips for Setting up Your Garden Office

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 11/14/2022 - 10:36pm

If you're looking to work from home without having to work, a garden office is the perfect solution. At Lugarde UK you can buy garden offices in all shapes and sizes. A garden office isn't just a place where you can sit and do your work; it's also a place where you can relax, unwind and enjoy some fresh air. If you're looking for an opportunity to get outside and exercise, then a garden office is an even better option. Here are four tips for setting up a garden office at home.

1. Think of the Lighting

Lighting is one of the most overlooked aspects of office design. This...

Redrow partners with John Lewis for an exciting Christmas event to launch their latest Exeter show home

Prepare for a good old-fashioned dose of Christmas cheer as Redrow South West launches their latest showroom in Exeter, St Michael’s Meadow, on the 26th of November, with a traditional Christmas-themed event in collaboration with the John Lewis design team.

The community event in Alphington celebrates the opening of the showrooms of this new development, St Michael’s Meadow, and is guaranteed to bring a smile to the faces of all those that attend. Local school (insert school) will treat guests to carol singing , within a John Lewis-dressed Christmas showroom, complete with a...

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