Staircases aren’t just a way to get from one level of a building to another – they can be one of the first things you see when you enter the ground floor. When designed and decorated well, they can become statement features, enhancing the interior design and value of any home or business. While staircases have been used as focal points in entranceways for centuries, staircase styles and materials...
Choosing new flooring for your remodeling or new home needs brings a variety of flooring options. Wooden floors enjoy unflagging popularity due to their aesthetic value and natural character. Wooden floors give a luxurious look to your home. But they are costly as well as not long-lasting. However, if you are looking for the most cost-effective solution while mimicking the beauty of natural...
Installing bifold doors is a major home improvement project. They can make a difference to your quality of life, thanks to their ability to increase natural light and fresh air, as well as blend indoor and outdoor spaces into one seamless environment. Bifold doors are easy to install when you’re looking to replace an entire wall of your home with them, install a couple of doors in a small...
Does your home feel a little dated? Is it in dire need of an update or three? Do you have dreams of renovating your home to make it feel more modern? Know that you are not the only one. More people spending more time indoors has led to an increase in the number of people wanting to do home renovations.The increased amount of time has caused people to view their homes differently. They notice...
Supermarkets and DIY chains can sometimes stock naturally occurring variations of common house plants – and these rare versions can be extremely valuable if you know where to sell them Shoppers are being urged to check for rare plants that could be worth a small fortune at the likes of Lidl and B&Q. Supermarkets and DIY chains can sometimes stock naturally occurring variations of common...
The little steel bulbs that litter parks, roadsides and city centres – the discarded canisters from Britain’s second favourite drug, laughing gas – cause misery to many communities. But now one blacksmith has found an innovative use for them: turning them into handmade kitchen knives. The prevalence of the canisters has prompted some councils to impose local bans, while the home secretary is keen...
The Keel, a converted former HMRC office block overlooking Liverpool’s waterfront, is billed as the solution to dull, impersonal renting. Tenants in the block of 240 new flats can fake a sun-kissed glow on video calls by dialling in from its new “Zoom room”. According to its interior designer, Jasper Sanders, the effect created by the tinted windows is a friendly nod to many Liverpudlians’ love...
Loose Women star Stacey Solomon has shared a stunning update of her £1.2 million Pickle Cottage Stacey Solomon is quite literally the queen of DIY. But the Loose Women star’s latest Pickle Cottage reveal has topped every other unveiling she has ever done. The 32-year-old bargain-hunter left her Instagram followers in amazement when she showcased the incredible transformation that her £1.2...
The price of the average home in the UK has surged by almost £24,000 during 2021 – the biggest ever increase in a single year in cash terms. New figures from Nationwide Building Society show the typical price of a home in Britain stood at £254,822 in December – up £23,902 over the past year and a new record high. Average UK house prices were up 10.4% annually, the high street lender...
The BRIQ hanging egg shaped chair is designed for the garden, but is also delightful for conservatories, balconies and smaller courtyard outside spaces. As well as a stylish rattan design, it comes with grey water-resistant washable cushions, a full height stand and durable long lasting steel base and woven sides. The egg-shaped chairs were the ‘must have’ of 2020 and are a favourite of Heart...