Homes & Gardens

How To Make A Garden Safe and Fun For Older People

Many older people are currently living with their grown-up children, meaning that the old notion of the extended family is becoming more popular. This can present a few challenges, though. Younger people may need to adapt their homes to accommodate their elderly relative's needs, and they may even need to make permanent adaptations to the space, such as stair lifts.

However, when it comes to making the garden or outdoor space fun and accessible for older people, it can present a bit more of a conundrum. So, read on to learn about some simple tips that can make your garden safe...

Val Watson

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New rental homes launched to respond to Exeter housing shortage - over 95% now let

A new collection of 25 two-, three- and four-bedroom private rental houses, Bayley Place, has been launched in Exeter in response to the urgent, rising demand for rental housing in the city.

Specialist build-to-rent company, Adler Estates, has already received huge interest in the energy efficient, new build homes, with over 95% now let and just one home now remains available.

Located at Tithebarn near Exeter Science Park, with excellent transport links to the city, close to the M5 and A30, these new high specification, sustainable homes are a rarity in the city and...

Exeter Seed Swap 2024!

Get inspired and start planning for the 2024 growing season!

Have you got seeds to spare that are not past their use-by date that you can give away or swap for something else?

Even if you don’t have seeds to swap, go along anyway. Find some seeds and start your gardening journey this year.

This event is for everyone and all seeds are free!

Exeter Seed Swap 2024

Sunday 18 Feb, 10.30am-2.30pm

Positive Light Projects , Sidwell Street, Exeter EX46RD

Entry is free (donations welcome).

Organised by Exeter Seed Bank , the...

Kitchen Tile Trends: Stylish Designs for Modern Homes

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:17am

The kitchen, often referred to as the heart of the home, is a prime space for expressing personal style through design. With the ever-evolving trends in interior decor, tiles have emerged as a key element in creating a kitchen that is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. This article delves into the latest trends in kitchen tile designs, offering a wealth of inspiration for homeowners eager to refresh their space. Discover the perfect style for your kitchen with the exquisite selection of kitchen tiles from Hyperion Tiles .

The Timeless Appeal of Subway Tiles: A...

5 Benefits of UPVC Windows & Doors in the Home

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 02/08/2024 - 9:43am

In the quest for home improvement, the selection of windows and doors plays a pivotal role, not just in aesthetics but also in functionality and efficiency. Among the myriad options available, Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride (UPVC) has emerged as a front-runner due to its robustness, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. Here, we explore the top five benefits of UPVC windows and doors that make them an excellent choice for any home.

Enhanced Energy Efficiency

One of the most compelling reasons to choose UPVC windows and doors is their exceptional energy efficiency. Designed to...

Is Your Garden Ready for Spring? 8 Essential Tips to Prepare for Warmer Weather

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 02/05/2024 - 11:08pm

The first signs of spring can be some of the most wonderful moments of the year. Days become a little brighter, we begin feeling a little warmer in the mornings, and there may even be some blossom appearing on trees. While the countdown to spring can be an optimistic time, it also tells us that it’s time to get to work on our gardens.

We may be used to spring cleaning our homes, but our gardens need just as much love and attention to ensure that they’re ready for the busy season ahead.

For budding gardeners, there can be plenty of challenges on the way, but where exactly...

Is your gas hob safe?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/04/2024 - 11:51pm

Twelve UK gas hob manufacturers have been working with the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) to undertake a corrective action programme to make certain gas hobs safe.

An estimated 100,000 gas hobs sold in the UK may be fitted with a connector that is at risk of failing whether the hob is in use or not. Should this occur, it could lead to poisoning, burns, a gas leak or fire.

This corrective action programme affects certain models of the following brands of gas hobs:

· Belling / Stoves

· Cata / Culina

· Caple

· Comfee...

Devon housing developer to launch new showhome in Bradworthy

Property seekers on the hunt for their dream home this new year are invited to take an exclusive look at the new showhome at Allison Homes South West’s Primrose Meadow development. The showhome launch will take place on Saturday 3rd February, 10am to 5pm.

This comes as experts expect interest rates to settle in 2024, offering more confidence for buyers in the South West.

The event will give property seekers the chance to see what life could be like at Primrose Meadows. It is also a great opportunity to chat with the Allison Homes team about home buying schemes that make...

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Legislation changes for property industry

the Experts in Property, the southwest network of independent estate agents, is turning the spotlight this week on the raft of legislation changes set for the property industry in 2024, and with it the importance for well-informed estate and lettings agents.

As the sales property market enlivens with greater supply and demand, there is more change afoot with potential price fluctuations and the re-emergence of other possible scenarios including gazumping and gazundering, all accentuating the need for experienced agents and their knowledge of the local market, trends, property...

2023 statistics - home buying, selling and agent choice

The Property & Homemover End of Year Report for 2023 released by property data and insights analytics firm, TwentyCi last week, has revealed some interesting facts about the housing market including the ongoing decline in market share of online/hybrid agents, as more people move away from the less personable ‘agency’ in favour of the more traditional High Street and self-employed estate agents.

Last week we reported that independent estate agents across the Southwest were already experiencing a higher volume of activity with the sentiment that the market will be much stronger...

Strong start to 2024 Southwest housing market

Independent estate agents across the Southwest feel optimistic about the housing market in 2024, according to the Experts in Property network, with many of its members reporting a New Year bounce back in activity.

After a period of political turmoil, sky high inflation and amid energy- and cost-of-living crises, the outlook at the beginning of 2023 could only get better... and it did. Over the course of last year, the UK’s political and economic landscape settled a great deal with a considerable drop in the rate of inflation, energy prices moving downward and a rise in pay growth...

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