Home tips and FAQs

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Top five feature wall ideas

Inspiration and lifestyle

30 April 2018

Discover our top tips for adding character to your space with a striking feature wall transformation.

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GDPR: what are your data privacy rights?

Inspiration and lifestyle

30 April 2018

Discover how to understand and make use of your new data privacy rights under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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How to plan a party and protect your home

Inspiration and lifestyle

6 April 2018

Prepare for your next party with our tips for managing risks and potential mishaps, from spills and stains to safeguarding your home, ensuring a stress-free event!

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What’s in store? Top ten tips for improving home storage

Inspiration and lifestyle

6 April 2018

Explore practical and affordable ways to maximise your home's storage potential, from dual-purpose furniture to making storage a feature and utilising overlooked spaces.

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Smoke alarms: choosing the right one

Home safety

20 March 2018

Learn how to protect your home from fires with the right smoke alarm and essential safety measures.

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Securing your home before you go on holiday

Home security

20 March 2018

Learn how to protect your home while on holiday with tips on planning ahead, securing the exterior, making the house look occupied, and hiding temptation.

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How to deal with rising damp

Home maintenance

20 March 2018

Learn about identifying rising damp, how to control it, and the measures to deal with it in the long-term to keep your property safe.

Flowering plant invader Japanese knotweed otherwise known as Fallopia japonica
How to deal with knot-weed

Home maintenance

20 March 2018

Discover how to identify, control, and eradicate Japanese knot-weed to protect your property from this invasive plant.

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How to deal with dry rot

Home maintenance

20 March 2018

Learn about identifying and treating dry rot, and how to prevent it from reoccurring in the long term.