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The days are getting colder, the hours of sunlight are diminishing and Winter is quickly starting to creep in. When we go outside we wrap up warm and keep ourselves protected from the cold but can we say that we do the same with our homes? It's time to make your home as cosy as possible to contend with the chilly Winter weather. To...

Days are starting to get colder now so why not revamp your home to combat the chilly Autumn weather and add a cosy Autumn atmosphere?  The garden is the perfect place to start – Make use of your outdoor space while the temperature is still mild enough with these wonderful accessories:  Start with a patio heater – this will enable you to be outside...

Elevate your garden with our stylish garden décor. Adding accessories to your garden is the perfect way of including accents of your style while also adding something practical to your personal space. For those with green thumbs, a greenhouse is the perfect addition to your garden. A greenhouse is ideal for use in all elements as its strong construction keeps away undesirable weather, letting your...

Is your patio or garden starting to feel a little boring and a little samey? Maybe you not quite sure how to prepare for the sunny weather or how to maximise your space? Here is a list of furniture to brighten up any garden – whether you have a pool, patio, back yard or lawn, these items are perfect for transforming your space from...

Welcome to our blog! Today's question that we'll answer is 'how do electric fireplaces work and can they be installed anywhere?' Now there's nothing like the warm glow of a fireplace to create a little ambience, but traditional wood-burning fireplaces can be smoky, messy and expensive to maintain. This is because most of the heat has been lost up the chimney, in other words, they're...

" This winter will be EXTREMELY COLD, it will possibly be one of the coldest seen in decades. Experts say we need to make preparations! " Don't you hate the soot from traditional fireplaces? Are you still worried about your heating bills? Unfortunately, The traditional fireplace is no longer efficient. It wastes a huge amount of energy and relies on natural resources for heating....

Patio heaters may give your backyard or garden additional personality as well as providing much-needed warmth on chilly summer nights. So what should you know before you buy? Here is our guide: Patio heaters and outdoor heaters are a beautiful and functional addition to your garden. You can't just purchase any patio heater though. Style, fuel type, and safety are important to consider before...

It has felt like such a strange year again with many of us still working from home and so the ‘heated’ discussion starts as to when we should turn the heating on! But as the nights draw in and the dark mornings seem ever longer, there are still things we can be doing around the home and garden even though all we may feel...

As we head towards a bank holiday, no doubt many of you will be hoping to have a BBQ. We have everything you need to get ready and make the garden look great if you are having friends and family round and we also spoke to food and drink author and journalist Neil Davey about the main things you need to bear in mind...