Homes & Gardens

Bringing Natural Design Elements into Your Kitchen and Dining Room Décor

A well-designed kitchen and dining space should feel warm, inviting, and harmonious. Incorporating natural elements into your décor is a perfect way to create a timeless and calming environment. Whether you favour rustic charm, modern minimalism, or a nature-inspired aesthetic, using organic materials, earthy tones, and sustainable décor can transform your kitchen and dining area into a welcoming retreat. Here’s how to embrace natural design elements for a stylish and serene space.

  1. Use Natural Materials for Furniture and Surfaces

One of the most effective...

First-time buyers in Exeter has to borrow 5.3 times their salary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/13/2022 - 10:43pm

First-time buyers need to borrow up to five times their salary to get on the property ladder in Exeter, new figures show.

The city ranks ninth in a list of 20 of the country’s least affordable locations compiled by online mortgage broker Mojo Mortgages.

Homes in Exeter typically command a price tag of more than £333,000, compared to the national average of £287,830.

With residents typically earning £26,710 a year, a couple who’d saved a 15 per cent deposit would have to borrow seven times their salary for a mid-market home.

The top 20 most expensive...

Cullompton 'pod' homes approved

By Ollie Heptinstall, local democracy reporter

The three-storey building, with six homes, will replace a former council-owned garage block at St Andrews Estate after Mid Devon councillors gave the go-ahead.

Built in collaboration with Zed Pods Ltd, a producer of the modular homes, the council project includes an equal mix of one and two-bedroom flats. They are for social rent and will be allocated through the Devon Home Choice system through which people with housing needs bid for rental properties.

The modular units are factory-made before being transported to...

How to Increase Storage Space as a Student

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 02/09/2022 - 11:36pm

It’s hard to study and keep your thoughts organized if your room is basically nothing but a cluttered mess. Not only that, but expect that it will also be inconvenient during rush study sessions and emergency catch-up studies.

That said, it’s understandable if you want to know some ways how to increase storage space without having to spend a lot of time and money. It can be impractical to spend a lot on home improvement while you’re still a student after all.

For your reference, we prepared five of the best and most budget-friendly steps that you can take to get more...

Almost a third of homeowners in the South West are set to make home improvements in 2022

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 02/07/2022 - 10:58pm

More than three fifths (62%) of home owners in the South West admit there are things about their house they’d like to change, leading to almost a third (30%) planning to make changes to their property in 2022, according to new research from RISA *

The new research out today from RISA, the independent inspection body, also reveals that half (50%) of homeowners in the region made changes to their homes during lockdown, with a third (33%) saying they spent more on home improvements over the last year than they usually would.

The nationwide survey found that UK homeowners...

Is paying for a homeowners warranty worth the cost?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 02/07/2022 - 2:02pm

So, let’s imagine that you recently bought a new home and you can’t wait to move in with your loved ones. In an ideal world, a new home should have minimal defects, and if any, they should be easily fixable. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Many individuals have invested their hard-earned money into buying a home only to move in and find serious problems such as structural issues or even missing insulation.

Ensure that you do a home inspection, especially if you are buying a previously owned home. If the home inspection reveals that some of the appliances and systems...

290 new affordable homes for local people in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/31/2022 - 10:24pm

Local housing association Aster Group is set to build 290 new affordable homes in Devon after securing nine new development deals, representing one of its biggest ever single investments in the county.

The new affordable homes for local people will be built in locations including:

  • 102 in Cranbrook, Exeter
  • 61 in Matford, Exeter
  • 22 in Swan Park, Dawlish
  • 17 Mead Park, Bickington
  • 17 Larkbear Tawcroft in Barnstable.

Construction is already underway at Mead Park and Larkbear Tawcroft, with the first tranche of...

Four benefits of replacing your old windows

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 01/31/2022 - 8:59am

Repairing or replacing your old windows can be a tedious task. In addition, there's a lot of information a buyer should know before making the final purchase. For example, replacement windows are different from new construction windows because you will use pre-existing window openings.

So when it comes to shopping for new windows, you can choose from two options: replacement windows or new construction windows. Each type is best suited for a specific situation, so you should determine which one is most appropriate as a homeowner.

Replacement Windows

They are often used...

Tips for first time home buyers

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 01/24/2022 - 10:04am

Are you planning on buying your very first home but aren’t too sure what you are doing or how to find the home of your dreams? Do you want to know what you should be keeping in mind when buying your very first home?

For most people, buying a house is an experience they have been looking forward to for years. It is the culmination of all the hard work and saving that you have done over your lifetime. It's exciting because it's proof that you are moving up in the world and becoming more successful financially.

When you think about it, owning a home means security for your...

How does wall printing work?

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 01/24/2022 - 9:49am

Imagine a world in which the potential for creativity is endless, which can be changed and improved. A world where walls do not put pressure on people, but attract them. Whether it is your home or office, you spend your life there. You can revitalize this space in which you become the author of a new story. All you need is your vivid imagination, and you can Print On Your Wall .

How the image is applied

Using a UV printer, the image is applied directly to the wall. The picture chosen by the customer is "transferred" without any errors onto the vertical surface. Any wall can be...

You Vs a professional in TV aerial installation

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 01/24/2022 - 7:02am

It is no word of a lie that within society nowadays, we are heavily dependent on our TV and the functions that come along with it. Whether it be a smart TV or simply a standard TV, we like to ensure that we can depend on it to provide quality entertainment whenever we like. However, what happens if your TV aerial or satellite is struck by bad weather and your signal disappears due to misalignment, then what would you do? Well if this is the case, we would simply advise disappearing from the TV for a while and then returning to it when the weather has cleared up slightly, as this issue is...

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