It’s more important than ever to watch what you are spending and to save every penny. With that in mind, it might be time to look at how we can save and make money at home. Did you know that there is a huge variety of ways in which you can save and make money […]
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Dec
Dec
Winter can feel like a bit of a miserable time in the garden. So many beautiful colours have faded, the job of nurturing attractive blooms is off the to-do list, it’s raining all the time, and the nights come in too soon for you to carry out any work. But, despite appearances, there is still […]
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Nov
Nov
Gardening is one of Britain’s most popular hobbies, enjoyed by people from all generations for its relaxing effects and rewarding results. Over 2020, gardening saw a considerable boost in popularity, and now an estimated 27 million people in the U.K. take part in gardening regularly[i]. The pastime has found a surprisingly cosy home on the […]
04
Nov
Nov
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, people have spent much more time at home. Growing sick and tired of the same four walls day-in and day-out, a renovation revolution began – it was time to throw away the old and bring in the new. Completing a full renovation is no easy (or cheap) task, though. It […]
01
Oct
Oct
In 1902, the world’s first synthetic plastic was invented – Bakelite – a revolutionary product that would transform the way we consume products. But this was only the start of a slippery slope into billions of tonnes of single-use products being created every single year. Come with us as we discover the real scale of […]
01
Oct
Oct
With the recent climate crisis taking over the news, it’s easy to feel powerless to help save our planet. There are, however, several easy, sustainable house features and lifestyle changes you could implement today to ensure you are making a smaller impact on the environment. With 88% of people in the UK claiming to feel […]
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Sep
Sep
Water usage is on the rise, and with the ever-growing climate crisis becoming more prominent, it’s time to start paying more attention to what we are using the most water for, and how we can cut down the amount we use in all aspects of our lives. Unsurprisingly, as the population has grown and we […]
07
Sep
Sep
Ever since the home exercise videos of the 1980s, with Jane Fonda leading homemakers in her neon spandex, the popularity of exercising at home has gone steadily up. The U.K is now one of the most statistically health-conscious nations in Europe, with over 7.2 thousand fitness clubs and more than 10 million members[i], but when […]
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Aug
Aug
We’ve all experienced it. Settling down into bed for the night, only to be jolted awake an hour later to bass vibrating your bedroom walls, shouting, singing, and what sounds like a herd of elephants stomping about next door. Your neighbour’s random get-togethers can be okay as a one-off, but when they start to occur […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’re considering bringing chickens into your family after seeing the rise of the trend all over the internet, you are definitely not alone! Studies show that now, after lockdown, over one million households are keeping chickens in the U.K alone[i], catapulting these clucking little pets into the same league as hamsters and gerbils. Surprisingly, […]