Home & Garden

19 December 2008

Have Yourself A Merry Ligger Christmas

In an attempt to beat the credit crunch this Christmas, 37 per cent of Brits are planning on becoming Christmas Liggers, according to new research from Waitrose. That is, ...

17 December 2008

56% Say No To Christmas TV Turkeys

Granny may maintain that the old ones are the best this Christmas but this is not an opinion shared by the rest of us, according to the results of Tuscola’s ...

11 December 2008

Mirror Mirror On The Wall...

Mirrors are most sought-after home products of them all.Home wares experts have revealed a nation obsessed with its own reflection, by identifying mirrors of all shapes and sizes as the ...

9 December 2008

Maker of YouTube phenomenon ‘Simon’s Cat’ has created new viral for the RSPCA

The acclaimed animator behind the popular Simon’s Cat films has developed a new character, ‘Simon’s Sister’s Dog’, for an amusing new animation made especially for the RSPCA. It is available ...

9 December 2008

Masters of all they survey?

Homeowners are being forced to get creative in order to sell their properties. From installing 'green' fixtures to paying stamp duty on a buyer's behalf, tricky times are prompting shrewd ...

5 December 2008

A dog is for life, including the credit crunch

TV vet Joe Inglis has always been passionate about the way we feed our pets, realising early on in his veterinary career that diet was one of the most important ...

5 December 2008

IT – one hangover you don’t need after Christmas

Whilst Christmas can be perceived as one of the most stressful times of the year, returning from the holiday only to find yourself in IT hell can be even worse.Nigel ...

5 December 2008

Video Story: Staying in this Christmas? - Here are the best gadgets!

Around two thirds of Brits are swapping pubs, restaurants, bars and night clubs for a more economical night in.New research shows DVDs and computer games are our favourite forms of ...

5 December 2008

it’s official: the uk’s most hated thing about christmas is the cleaning!

BOUNTY SURVEY REVEALS the nation finds FESTIVE CLEANING MORE STRESSFUL THAN COOKING christmas dinner!It has been revealed today that over a third (37%) of Britons find that the most dreaded ...

25 November 2008

Pets Fill Family Void

Almost 60 per cent of people said they would put off starting a family during the current economic downturn but a quarter would choose a pet instead, according to a ...

25 November 2008

James Cracknell Leads The Get Home Safe Initiative

As the Christmas countdown begins and the festive party season gets underway, Stella Artois has found that up to 83% of us will get frustrated when trying to get home ...

14 November 2008

All we want for Christmas is ... . comfort and cosiness

Carpets are back in fashion and can make the difference between a house and a haven during the festive seasonAs the country gets to grip with a real economic and housing ...

3 November 2008

Laundry is still women's work, say men

New research revealed today supports the fact that there’s been a staggering 57% increase over the last forty years in the amount of time men spend on chores. This ...

20 October 2008

Introducing The Future Of Laundry

Continuing its commitment to delivering cutting-edge cleaning technology, Ariel now introduces true ‘next generation’ cleaning with Ariel Excel Gel: a breakthrough development and market first in laundry.Three years in the ...

10 October 2008

Pets Pip Partners at Home

British pet owners are more likely to display a photo of their pet than their partner on the mantelpiece at home, according to a new study Opinion Matters, September 2008 ...

8 October 2008

Hollyoaks’ James Sutton has safety advice for students

He dealt with the issue of Carbon Monoxide poisoning on TV—now the star shows you how to protect against ‘the silent killer’ for realDuring his two years as one of ...

7 October 2008

Some estate agent HIPs are not fit for purpose, says Law Society

The Law Society is warning of the dangers in not using a solicitor when compiling a Home Information Pack (HIP) after a Trading Standards investigation highlighted serious flaws with estate ...

1 September 2008

Colin and Justin’s hot tips for autumn

In the fickle world of fashion, the big buzz at this time of year is ‘transitional thinking’, which in other words means connecting one season to the next - without (hopefully!) breaking ...

31 July 2008

UK pets welcome the credit crunch

Cash strapped families swapping overseas holidays for a UK break might be a good thing for many UK pets. Previously left in the care of family and friends, or checked-in ...

23 June 2008

While the cat’s away…

As many of us prepare to jet off to sunnier shores this summer no doubt we’re more concerned with packing the right swim-suit than tying up loose ends at home. ...

20 June 2008

Reviews Reveal Dodgy Product Designs

An egg tray that only holds five eggs and a dishwasher that doesn't wash standard size plates are among a list of badly-designed household appliances currently on sale in the ...

30 May 2008

Sow and save - recycle in the garden for recycle week, says NS&I

During Recycle Week (from 2 June 2008), NS&I is encouraging people to grow their own vegetables and save money by recycling old containers to double up your savings.Growing your own ...

19 May 2008

Charity makes its mark at Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show marks the height of the horticultural calendar but this year there will be a distinct difference from all shows that have gone before. Emma the donkey ...

3 May 2008

New survey reveals women are going back to nature this spring

In response to this surge to celebrate things as nature intended, Twinings’ range of fruit & herbal infusion blends and green & white teas are made using only natural ingredients. ...