Despite our famously unpredictable weather, Brits are keener than ever before to put their outdoor spaces to good use, often by introducing an alfresco dining area which can transform a previously unused space to one of the most popular areas of the home. In fact, a recent survey of 2000 people conducted by UK Estate Agents Strutt & Parker revealed…
A heatwave is on the cards as forecasters claim Britain is just 10 days away from the start of what is shaping up to be the warmest Summer for more than a century. A freak movement in weather patterns will see temperatures…
According to a recently published study, people who spend more time in natural lighting have increased productivity levels and alertness compared to those individuals that spend the majority of their day in artificial lighting. This is because light directly impacts the amount of Melatonin a person produces, which affects how awake we feel. Not…
As the weather finally begins to improve, many of you will begin to think about heating up the barbecue this weekend. After all, there’s no better way to make the most of the warmer days than gathering friends and family for some alfresco wining and dining. Take a look at our top tips…
Britons are wasting a staggering £672m per year on their gardens, according to a survey conducted by Gardena. Yearly, Londoners splash an average £1,000 on their gardens, but much of this expenditure goes down the drain due to garden calamities, often caused by a lack of knowledge. With a fifth of gardeners saying they…
Reports published last week have revealed Skin Cancer is increasing amongst young people, with two-thirds shunning sunscreen in a bid to ‘get a better tan.’ Teenage sun-seekers admitted to regularly getting burnt, whilst one in ten 13 to 24 year olds said they’d…
New research published earlier this week has revealed concern for the environment is playing a big factor in Britons’ hotel bookings, with one in five people saying they’re more likely to stay somewhere if it uses renewable energy sources. The survey revealed half of all travellers said the sustainability and energy usage…
Following the recent rise in temperatures and prolonged sunshine, during the past week we've seen a notable increase in enquiries regarding our External Roller Blinds, as homeowners begin to experience unpleasant overheating within their properties. And, given that temperatures are…
As global temperatures reach record highs, developers of cool, energy efficient homes are in high demand. And whilst overheating may not appear to be the most pressing environmental issue in Britain with our cold Winters and temperamental Summers, with 83% of…
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