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Some Tips for Your Garage Gym Conversion

Are you considering a garage gym conversion to finally make good on that New Year’s resolution ? Turning your carport into a dedicated fitness space is a great way to bypass the membership fees and queuing that come with going to the gym. Enacting this transformation is a great way to elevate the value of your home, while also using your dusty garage for something useful.

However, a garage and gym have a lot of differences before you put the work in. This blog offers some essential tips so you can convert garage to gym space, including picking the right flooring or making clever...

Tips for decorating on a budget

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 05/19/2022 - 6:01am

With the current cost of living crisis going on at the moment, luxuries like decorations and décor have fallen down the list of priorities for many homeowners and renters across the country.

But, having a beautiful home should not be a luxury and there are ways you can decorate your home on a tight budget, in order to get the beautiful home you deserve. So, today we have spoken to decorating experts to get some tips on how you can decorate your home on a tight budget.

Set a Firm Budget for Your Project

The first step for any home improvement project when you’re...

How to Make Your Modern Kitchen: 11 Must-Have Accessories

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 05/18/2022 - 6:40am

The kitchen is the heart of your home, especially for those who love to cook. Being a functional, multi-functional space, it should be such that it is enough to function and be comfortable in it. Therefore, kitchen accessories are the most important items in the kitchen. This is because kitchen accessories are the ones that determine how easily you can work in your cooking arsenal.

  • Swap Out your Faucet

The taps have come a long way. They are now available in a variety of shapes, finishes, and configurations. Change your regular version to get a unique...

What to look for when wanting to buy a king mattress

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2022 - 6:46am

If you feel cramped in your small double bed at night, it might be time to upgrade. A king mattress can be ideal for couples and families alike. You might know about a queen size already, but a king is even bigger. While the 16-inch difference between a queen and a king mattress may seem insignificant, that space can make a huge difference in your quality of sleep each night. However, there are things you need to consider when looking to purchase one. To help you make the right choice, here are some top tips so you know what you look for when buying a king mattress.

Actual Size...

Topsham developer reveals a list of interior trends for retirees

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Mon, 05/16/2022 - 3:14pm
Met curtains and garden gnomes are OUT, and home gyms and EV charging points are IN, according to new research

A new study of people in the South West aged 65 plus from the developer behind the Pym Court Retirement Living Plus development on Exeter Road in Topsham has revealed a list of interior trends for retirees, that are IN and the ones that are well and truly OUT.

The study, by leading developer of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone, has found that today’s over 65s in the South West are after top spec home security systems (a must for 46 percent), electric vehicle charging...

How to Get a Survey Quote When Selling Your House

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 05/13/2022 - 6:15am

Surveyance of property is deemed a vital part of the real estate process, particularly because it can significantly impact the sale of your home. Knowing the property lines of the home or property you wish to sell is important if you want to secure the best pricing deal.

Some property lines are marked evidently by certain roads or landscape changes, while others remain completely indiscernible or may have gradually changed as years passed by. To obtain the most accurate understanding and measure of your property, it’s wise to opt for a property survey and get a survey quote while...

New regeneration vision for Haven Banks retail park presented for public consultation

Exeter is set to have a vibrant new neighbourhood with new homes, retail and leisure facilities and new green space as part of regeneration proposals for Haven Banks retail park.

Experienced developer Coplan Estates and joint venture partner Welbeck CP have launched a public consultation to invite feedback on their plans for the regeneration of Haven Banks retail park at Water Lane and Haven Road, south of Exeter city centre.

With Matalan and the Range having closed their stores and relocated to other premises in the city, the retail park is now predominantly redundant....

6 ways to reduce your energy bills

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 05/06/2022 - 5:10am

Home owners across the UK are experiencing are experiencing the biggest squeeze on their energy bills in decades. This has been driven by political and economic factors relating to the supply chain of key distributor countries. While we can’t do anything about cross-country frictions, what we can do is make changes to reduce our energy needs and therefore energy bills. Here are 6 ways we can do exactly that.

  1. Insulate our homes properly

The more insulation you have the better your home is at retaining heat energy. This is perhaps the most effective way to...

How to Make Your Home Exterior Look Luxurious: 6 Classy Ways

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 05/05/2022 - 8:34am

Aesthetics play a massive role, especially when it comes down to how you want to design your home. Let’s face it, we all have a dream home designed in our minds. Most people restrict themselves from remodeling their homes because of their limited budget.

In reality, your budget definitely plays a role but is not as big as you think. You can design your dream home even within a restricted budget and this article will guide you how. Let’s dig in!

1. A covered entrance

First impressions matter and your house entrance obviously plays quite a crucial role in it. So,...

Why Buying a Home is a Better Investment than Renting In 2022

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 04/28/2022 - 3:48pm

Rental and housing prices are both increasing, making it harder to decide which is the best option when it comes to living. Although buying a home is a big commitment, renting leaves you with nothing at the end and it can be frustrating paying out to a landlord instead of putting money towards a home.

Renting can make it more difficult to save but it also has its place if you need somewhere to live but you are not ready to buy a home or get a mortgage yet. Below we look at why buying a home is a better investment than renting in 2022.

How To Buy A Home

Before we...

Secure Your First Mortgage: Top Money Saving Tips for First-Time Homeowners

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 04/14/2022 - 11:55am

Saving up for a mortgage deposit can feel like an impossible task, but it is possible with the right approach.

In this post, debt help experts Creditfix breakdown their top tips on how first-time home buyers can save for their first mortgage. Alongside helping thousands beat debt each year, Creditfix offer free advice on everything from equity release ( find out more ) and everyday savings and budgeting tips.

Here are 6 top tips to help you save money for your first home:

1. Make a budget and stick to it

One of the most important steps in saving for a...

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