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Smeg’s new microwave gives a retro glow‑up to the kitchen’s most‑used appliance
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (513+ words) The humble microwave has never exactly been the star of the kitchen. It's the dependable sidekick for quick cooking and reheating. Especially when the late-night leftovers need a blast. Well, appliance icon SMEG has decided it's time for this countertop…...
7 surprising reasons your home stays cold even with the heating on
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (703+ words) As the UK endures a harsh cold snap, many households find their homes uncomfortably chilly despite central heating. Figuring out why your home is not retaining heat and fixing the problem not only enhances comfort but also protects physical and…...
A love letter to the microwave — the appliance of the people
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1029+ words) My family has a storied history with microwaves. My once mum blew one up when she was a waitress, and I then followed in her footsteps during an ill-fated warming up of a sausage roll. But despite my constant mishandling…...
Woman's 'dreamy' council house bathroom transformation took just 5 days
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (589+ words) A single mother has won admiration on social media after transforming the bathroom of her recently acquired council house into a stylish, hotel-suite-like space. Moving into the property with her young child only three months ago, she undertook a full…...
Couple transform ‘derelict’ 140-year-old mansion into $1.1 million home
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (712+ words) A retired couple transformed a crumbling manion in Northumberland and turned the property into a disco-themed haven. Joanne Shiels, 60, and her partner Geoff Bell, 61, bought the crumbling Greystonedale Mansion in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, for $394,000 (300,000) in May 2022, with plans to turn it…...
Fixer-uppers are flying off the market — but are they really cheaper?
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (752+ words) The upward trajectory of house prices in the UK is nudging many buyers towards renovation projects as a way of getting on the property ladder. According to the UK House Price Index, the average property price in August 2025 was "272,995 " up…...
10 crucial home improvement projects to tackle before you move in
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (455+ words) Moving into a new house marks an exciting chapter, but it also presents the perfect window to undertake crucial upgrades before fully settling in. Addressing necessary improvements while the property is empty not only minimises disruption but can also save…...
Couple 'hit the jackpot' with home feature worth £1,800 under their carpet
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (614+ words) In a remarkable renovation surprise, Leicester residents Sam Frith and Bekah Grace discovered a hidden gem beneath the carpet in their new house. The herringbone wood flooring, found in near-perfect condition and extending across the entire hallway, astonished the couple,…...
Phil Spencer's five top tips to help your home fly off the market
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (935+ words) When viewing a property, we painstakingly check for mould, eye-up suspicious looking cracks, and listen intently for noisy neighbours. But we tend to be a little less critical on the other side of the process, with sellers often thinking a…...
5 hidden defects to look out for when buying a new-build home
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (522+ words) As the UK's new-build housing market experiences a slowdown, concerns about construction quality are gaining traction among prospective buyers. Recent data from Property Inspect reveals a slight dip in activity, with only 17.7% of new-build homes marked as "sold subject to…...