Brits spend an HOUR of each day on ‘mundane tasks’ – and changing the bedding, scrubbing the toilet and dusting are among the worst jobs

Brits are spending an HOUR of each day on ‘mundane tasks’ with changing the bedding, scrubbing the toilet and dusting among the worst jobs.

The study of 2,000 adults found that weeks are taken up by boring chores … Read More

Britain has become a nation of ‘upcyclers’ – with two thirds of adults eagerly fixing, customising and repurposing old household items

Britain has become a nation of ‘upcyclers’ – with two thirds of adults eagerly fixing, customising and repurposing old household items.

A poll of 2,000 adults found the most popular items to revitalise are bookcases, plant pots and … Read More

A summer house, swimming pool and vegetable patch make up the nation’s dream garden

A summer house, swimming pool and vegetable patch make up the nation’s dream garden.

A study of 2,000 adults also found the ideal outdoor space is 88ft long and south facing.

Other backyard must-haves include a … Read More

Flexispot Electric Standing Desk Frame 3-Stage Premium Option E5 Review

No one would describe me as a particularly patient person. Once I have an idea formulated in my head, I want to achieve it there and then. No delay.

When we were offered the chance of this desk … Read More

Adding Value With Solid Wood Flooring

If you’re well educated in the flooring world, then you’ll know that wood flooring always comes at the top of the scale as it’s the perfect choice for adding value to your home.

That means that even if … Read More

Planning a Christmas party that pleases the children and the environment

Planning a Christmas party can be a difficult thing to do.

However, hopefully seeing the children’s faces beaming with joy after they’ve enjoyed themselves will make you realise that all the time, hard work and effort you put … Read More

3 Ways We’ll Work Smarter Post-Pandemic

The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis can’t be underestimated and in many nations it has already led to job losses and businesses closing their doors for good.

But for those enterprises that somehow struggle on, could … Read More

National Preserving Week 2020

Preserving was once a pastime associated purely with members of the WI.

However, older hobbies such as calligraphy, knitting and preserving have certainly seen a renaissance over the past few years.

Perhaps lockdown has gone to … Read More

Homeowners burn more than 80,000 calories a year – by gardening and doing DIY

Homeowners burn more than 80,000 calories a year – by gardening and doing DIY.

During a typical year, house proud Brits will spend a total of 165 hours – the equivalent of almost a week – pottering around the garden … Read More

Homeowners are now spending TWICE as much time on home improvements than they did before the lockdown

Homeowners are now spending TWICE as much time on home improvements than they did before the lockdown.

A study of 2,000 adults found that up until the end of March, house proud Brits would spend an average of … Read More