Homes & Gardens

Transforming Your Home for a Greener Future

In the quest for a more sustainable lifestyle, transforming your home into an eco-friendly haven will be a significant step towards reducing your environmental footprint and contributing to a greener future. Implementing simple yet effective changes will create a living space that is not only...

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290 new affordable homes for local people in Devon

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,

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Building the Future: What to Consider in Hiring Contractors

Looking to have your home renovated to give it a fresh, new look? If you haven’t figured it out yet, you’ll need to look into a few considerations when hiring a renovation contractor. Not all renovation companies will provide you with the same quality of work and service that you’re expecting, and it is essential that you find a reputable contractor that fits your requirements.

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Win £10,000 to put towards a house deposit by finding a pair of keys launched from space

Struggling to buy a home? Find a pair of keys launched from space and you can win a whopping £10,000 towards your house deposit!

In this exciting new competition, led by regulated property buyers, GoodMove a pair of keys are being launched into space! They will land anywhere in the UK, and the first person to find them and call the number on the keys will get their hands on £10,000...

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Grey living room ideas

During the last few years, we have been able to watch the grey living room trend evolve right before our eyes. However, it is not only living rooms that have experienced the grey overload, homeowners have incorporated shades of grey all through their homes, including kitchens, bedrooms, office spaces, and bathrooms. We believe the colour scheme is so popular because not only does it feature...

Work begins on new homes and nature trail in Cullompton

Taylor Wimpey has started work on a community of new homes and green spaces in Cullompton.

Culm Valley Park , off Siskin Chase, will comprise of 105 homes, 30 of which will be provided for rent through the local authority. The development will include a new nature trail park, with around 40% of the total site set aside as green space for the residents of Cullompton to enjoy. The...

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4 ways to save money when doing home renovations

The immediate cost might cause you to do a double-take when undertaking some home renovation projects. However, it isn't necessary to pay so much upfront. You can save money and still get exactly what you want by doing a little planning and shopping around. Let's take a look at five ways you can save money on your home renovations without sacrificing the quality of work.

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Six of the most expensive items in your home

The home is a beautiful thing, far greater than the sum of its parts in offering a sanctuary for you and your family. But some of its parts are worth significantly more than others, and worrying about repairing or even replacing them can weigh heavily on the mind of the household. With more than 3 million items thieved each year , and countless more spills, breakages and losses besides, it’s...

Lower-income households invited to apply for free energy efficiency improvements to their homes

Lower-income householders across Devon can benefit from free energy efficiency improvements to their home worth thousands of pounds.

Devon County Council has formed a partnership with other councils in the region to offer homeowners and tenants the chance to save on energy bills and lower the emissions of their property.

More than 40 per cent per cent of Devon’s carbon...

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Home Cleaning Tips for the Extremely Lazy

Well, almost everyone knows how exhausting it is to clean your home . It can be painful, especially for those who are pretty lazy and don't want to spend their energy cleaning their home. However, that doesn't take away that you have to keep your home clean for a better and healthier lifestyle.

If you are lazy, don't worry, I have some hacks for you. These tips will help you keep...

East Devon homes can get free energy efficiency improvements

Residents across East Devon can benefit from free energy efficiency improvements worth up to £10,000, as part of a share of a multi-million pound Government funded programme.

Under the Green Homes Grants Scheme, homeowners will benefit from energy efficiency installations up to the value of £10,000 with nothing for them to pay towards the costs of works.

Tenants of rented...

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