Interiors

Household appliances

How modern home appliances are transforming everyday household efficiency and comfort

Modern home appliances are reshaping how households manage time, energy, and comfort. From intelligent washing machines to connected kitchen systems, these devices are designed to reduce manual effort while improving consistency in daily routines. As homes become more connected, appliances now play a central role in making everyday tasks smoother and more predictable.

Smart appliances in daily...

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Messy room

No chance of a second date if your spare room is full of junk

Dirty rooms are an online dating disaster

Swiping right, sliding into DM’s, and ghosting are all part of the minefield that is dating in the digital age, but are you being catfished by the seemingly tidy backgrounds in their pictures?

If you’re guilty of having a junk room in your house, you might find that landing that elusive second date is almost impossible, as a new...

working from home

Uswitch’s expert broadband tips for improving homeschooling and working from home

Many families across the UK are still trying to negotiate a ‘new-normal’, which for many means juggling homeschooling, working from home and keeping the family entertained.

In a recent Uswitch.com survey, almost four in five (79%) full-time or part-time working parents have had to adapt their working hours to around homeschooling schedules[1].

With more people working and...

Jack Russell

Insurance giant reveals what havoc household pets can cause in homes

  • TVs, carpets, and computers are the most common casualties in pet-related household claims
  • Accidents caused by dogs increased by more than a quarter (27%) last year in comparison to 2019
  • Admiral data reveals average value of pet-related claims equates to around £870
  • Admiral advises new and existing pet owners to take extra care when bringing home new
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Home renovation

Demand for Tradespeople jumps by 63% as renovation mania grips the Nation

As the pandemic continues to confine people to their homes, interior fatigue has set in and renovations have surged. Research from insurance comparison website Quotezone.co.uk shows jobs in the trade industry have increased throughout the pandemic by 63%, with the top three revealed as Joiner / Carpenter, Builder and Cleaner.

The data from Quotezone.co.uk compiled the top ten list of...

Ice on House

Winter elements costing occupants more than £1,000 in home repairs

- Nearly two-thirds (65%) of UK homeowners and renters have experienced burst frozen pipes, flood damage or damp during the colder months -

  • Confused.com research shows customers were able to claim for more than half the cost of damage from insurers to help towards repairs, on average (1).
  • Almost half (49%) of homeowners and renters are confused about how to prevent
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Energy saver

Expert Reveals Tips On Reducing Energy Consumption

In honour of Big Energy Saving Week, running from January 18th to 24th, the experts at SaveOnEnergy.com/uk were keen to share their tips on how to reduce your energy consumption.

According to industry regulator Ofgem, the average UK household spends around £1,254 each year on a standard variable energy plan.

Even with the cheapest gas and electricity tariff, there are always...

Dog

Tips for Preventing Pet Damage in Your Home

It may come as no surprise that dogs are not cheap. It’s not just the cost of buying a dog but you have to account for food, toys, regular worming, vet bills… and even the cost of replacing damaged items your home.

To delve into the full extent of the issue, MattressNextDay have surveyed UK pet owners to reveal how much they have spent repairing or replacing home interiors,...

A frozen condensate pipe can be a common problem with heating issues

Boiler on the Blink? Try this handy home heating hack

With British Gas staff beginning a five-day strike over pay cuts, there are fears that chilly customers will be unable to access emergency boiler repair services, leaving them without hot water and central heating during the coldest week of the year. Throw-in the fact that millions of us are at home due to lockdown - many Brits could be in for a cold and miserable few days.

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