When buying a new home, there are construction, size, aesthetics and price to consider. But another factor is becoming increasingly important: what are the local risks of climate change? If the place you are moving to is affected by drought, water availability must be a crucial consideration when purchasing a home. Water is the basis … Read more
Coastal garden design incorporates natural textures, weathered finishes, a loose and relaxed planting style, and places to stop and enjoy the ocean views stretching out in front of you. Although an ocean view can present difficult conditions, it also offers the opportunity to grow crops that thrive in the salty, windy and exposed location, creating … Read more
A RESTAURANT has won the right to convert a private garden into an al fresco dining area after councilors said it was essential for surviving in post-Covid times. The owner of The Main Course, Gullane, applied to East Lothian Council to change the use of the front yard belonging to the flat above the shop … Read more
I If you’re like us, you’ll find every excuse to wolf down delicious sweet treats – whether it’s biscuits or cupcakes at a picnic, or chocolate mousse and bites at a sunny BBQ. Would you like to try your hand at baking one of these delicacies instead of relying on the store-bought versions? Then an … Read more
W With the right fixtures and finishes, you can transform any bathroom, no matter how small, into your own spa-like retreat. Adding compact storage solutions like bathrooms and hooks, changing bath mats, and installing the right lighting can make a big difference and cost relatively little compared to ripping out and starting over. CONTINUE READING … Read more
The cost of living crisis and rising interest rates have started to cool the housing market as the price growth rate has fallen to its lowest level this year. The average house price rose by 1 piece or £2,857 in May. That was the slowest rate of growth in 2022, according to mortgage lender Halifax. … Read more
A greener garden could be the key to increasing the value of your home – with 57 per cent of Brits paying more for a home with lush greenery, a study has found. First impressions matter, with 62 percent saying that a lush garden makes a property more appealing, ahead of other factors like the … Read more
Sharon Robinson likes to downplay her ability to spot and secure a good buy on Trade Me, but she doesn’t fool her other half. “I would call her an expert,” says husband Paul, who has watched her design the interiors of their Northland vacation home with an unwavering commitment to well-considered purchases. The two met … Read more
While the Luton Carnival was taking place in the town center, hundreds of people also held their own events. The Bangladesh Youth League and Crescent Summer School Project hosted a multicultural themed garden party at their Center for Youth and Community Development on Leagrave Road – featuring a variety of cultural music and arts performances, … Read more
Sheffield Crown Court has heard during a trial how 49-year-old Richard Sampson, of Prince of Wales Road near Woodthorpe, Sheffield, and a 16-year-old boy, whose name cannot be released for legal reasons, allegedly killed a man 42 year olds murdered Anthony Sumner on Windy House Lane at The Manor, Sheffield. Prosecutor Michelle Colborne QC said … Read more