An extra room looking on to the garden is a traditional choice for many UK homes, and whether it’s garden rooms, sunrooms or conservatories, the variety available is vast plus it’s certainly …
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How to prepare and recover from the force of Mother Nature
Mother Nature is a vicious beast at times. Here, with specialists in insurance for farms, Lycetts, we discuss how we can prepare for and recover from various types of disasters …
Why you should head to the Cotswolds this Christmas
With so much to do and see in the Cotswolds, it’s no wonder the area is quickly becoming a popular destination over the Christmas break. Beautiful winter walks and cosily …
How you should be preparing your home for Winter
After the bliss of the summer months, it can be very easy to start looking forward to pumpkin spice lattes and then, the glittery joy that is Christmas. Before you …
Get Your Stove & Chimney Winter Ready
“Ahead of winter, when we naturally use wood burners more,” says Phil Wood, Contura Country Manager for the UK & Ireland, “It’s a good idea to give your stove a …
The history of heating a home
How we live has, of course, significantly changed from ancient times. From how we cook and shop, to how we socialise and work; nothing stands still as technology and human …
WHY THE ‘STAY-AT-HOME VACATION’ IS THE BREAK YOU AND YOUR HOME NEED THIS SUMMER
It’s no secret that summer can leave us feeling frazzled and our homes neglected as we spend time and energy keeping the kids entertained and enjoying fun-packed holidays abroad. However, …
Ways that depression can be combatted by gardening
It’s important to never think that you’re the only one that goes through feelings of depression or being under pressure. In fact, moments of anxiety or depression are felt by …
Raising the bar – how to create beautiful garden borders
Rex Nye from independent builders’ merchant D.W. Nye offers his top tips for creating beautiful borders and eye-catching edging in your garden. Whether you’re looking to give your garden a …
Essential Summer Maintenance for Your Home
Summer is the time of year when you can kick back and relax in the garden and enjoy the sunshine – or so you have always been led to believe. …