Three Top Tips For Moving Abroad

Are you planning on making a big change by moving abroad? Perhaps you’re moving for work, retirement, or just an adventure. Making such a big move and adapting to life in a new country can be one of the most exciting challenges in life. There are many positives to such a big move, and many…

Top 40 things that make your house a home

Family photos, fresh bed sheets and a fridge full of food are among the things which most help a house feel like a home. A study of 2,000 homeowners has revealed what transforms four walls into a homely space, with their own bed topping the list according to 65 per cent. Personal touches including children’s…

Brits spending £65 million per month on energy while WFH

Brits are spending more than £65 million per month on energy while working from home, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed 40 per cent have transformed their home into a makeshift office during lockdown. With a total of around 12.5 million now ‘WFH’, energy provider Utilita investigated the costs. After…

5 ways to create an inspiring work space at home

As much of the nation adjusts to working from home, ensuring you remain in a positive and productive mindset is essential. Luckily there are some really simple, yet effective, things you can do to create a work space that will put the ‘homely’ into working from home.... Here, Clare Moreton, photo expert at CEWE, shares her…

Homes to be fully automated by 2040 – even less to do during self-isolation!

If you remember those Tomorrow's World programmes from yesteryear, then you'll remember how we were all supposed to be putting our feet up by now with our own personalised robots. Just as well it hasn't happened, otherwise there would be even less to do during periods of self-isolation when we aren't all try to get…

What Is the Purpose of a Stud Finder

Sometimes, during repair works additional tasks occur which are difficult to do without special tools or equipment. However, is you are not going to do any repairs, they might be suitable for other purposes, which we will talk about below.  For example, let’s find out what is the purpose of stud finder and how it…

Why buy bamboo sheets over cotton?

The real question is, should you go with the good old cotton sheets? Or the recently popular bamboo sheets? It’s no wonder, bamboo sheets, duvets and quilts have gained substantial popularity across the world – they are anti-bacterial, eco-friendly and silky soft. However, bamboo sheets are somewhat new in the market and most of us…

Brits to spend nearly £1000 over Christmas period

A study of 2,000 adults found that celebrating the festive season by buying presents, food and drink, and outfits for parties will see Brits splash out an average of £973.80 per person over the Christmas period. Gifts for friends and family take up more than half of the seasonal spending, with gifts for friends costing…

10 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Christmas

Decorating your home with natural foliage and shopping secondhand are among the top ways to have an Eco-Friendly Christmas - without losing the magic. Mounds of discarded present packaging, masses of uneaten food and waiting in traffic to do your Christmas shop mean it can be a struggle to be green, especially at this time…

Simple Ways To Make Money From Home and Online

If you are looking for some ways to make money in your spare time, then there are so many things that you can do. Some serious money can be made from home, or you could just look to make some extra pocket money; it is all good, depending on what you need. Here are some…