The majority of accidents in the home are caused during the course of home-improvement projects and DIY tasks, as residents look to improve the functionality and visual appeal of their home on a budget. This is a global phenomenon, although the UK leads the way in terms of the sheer […]
Author: Laura L Cole
Preparing your Soil for the Spring: How to Make Hay in the Winter
Given the inclement weather and heavy rainfall that has hit the UK in recent times, the majority of home-owners’ thoughts are far removed from the warmth of springtime and cultivating their outdoor garden space. This is a shame, as the period of time between the October and February is important […]
Tips for Maintaining Your Aquarium for Tropical Fish
A love for pets remains a key component of Western culture, as citizens in the U.S., Canada and the UK in particular are renowned for embracing animals as a part of their family. This brings considerable responsibility, however, as you must take great care to protect the welfare of your […]
Background Checking Trends in 2014
As an employer, undertaking background checks on candidates is one of the most important aspects of management. These screening tests have multiple applications in both the private and public sectors, as employers are required to fulfill their duty of care to shareholders, stakeholders, customers and the people who represent them. […]
The Health Benefits of Playing Tennis
Tennis is one of the UK's most ancient and popular individual sports, with the foundations for the modern game having being laid during the 19th century. While it also has historical roots in French and Asian culture, the game as we know it today was developed in the heart of […]
The Benefits of Drinking Ionized Water
The human body is subject to constant evolution, as it adapts to both positive and negative aspects of its surrounding environment. Take the impact of the obesity academic in the Western world, for example, which is causing teenagers in the U.S. and UK to develop health conditions that were previously […]
The Most Important Things to consider When Buying a Mattress
Consumer spending in the UK actually went online last month, thanks to the onset of heavy storms and worsening weather conditions. The gathering clouds have done little to dampen the typical consumers enthusiasm, however, as they appear to be increasingly keen to spend more on essential household items. A quality […]
Practical Steps towards Contracting Out Home Repairs
UK households spent an estimated £484 each week during 2011, with the majority of this capital being invested in necessary items such as food, drink and the repayment of bills. While these costs are often instantly recognizable and easy to plan for, however, what about those associated with repairing an […]
Saving Costs on Minor Home Repairs
Despite continuing reports of economic growth in the UK, recent figures suggest that home-owners are feeling less optimistic about their personal finances. In fact, the Markit Household Finance Index (HFI) recently revealed that there was a sharp decline in consumer confidence between October and November, as it fell from 41 […]
Sharing Space in Your Home: Cheap Design Ideas for Modern Home-owners
In the bid to build as much residential housing as possible, construction firms in developed economies are being forced to create increasingly compact properties. Take the UK, for example, which currently features some of the smallest new-build homes in Europe and forces families of all sizes to life within cluttered […]
Making your Way in the Baking Business: How to Get a Slice of the Action
There are many factors which influence industry and market growth. While economic influences are usually given precedence, however, these are not the only considerations that have an impact on industry growth or regression. Popular culture and media also have an impact on certain industries, with television a particularly powerful medium […]
Why London Remains the UK's Leading Business Hub?
No matter where a country is located in the world, it will always have a pivotal business center that drives economic growth and development. America has the financial capital of New York, for example, while Qatar remains key to the development of the UAE's developing economy. While numerous cities in […]