DIY-mad Brits prioritised the garden more than any room in the house during lockdown, followed by the living room, kitchen, master bedroom and bathroom, according to research. A poll of 2,000 homeowners found 86 per cent have conducted some form of DIY after a year of coronavirus restrictions increased the time spent at home. And of those, more …

The average British adult will spend the equivalent of more than TWO YEARS of their life doing chores or life admin – almost double the time they spend having fun. A study of 2,000 adults revealed a total of 26 hours each month is spent dragging the vacuum around the house and completing household jobs such as paying …

The average British adult will spend the equivalent of more than TWO YEARS of their life doing chores or life admin – almost double the time they spend having fun. A study of 2,000 adults revealed a total of 26 hours each month is spent dragging the vacuum around the house and completing household jobs such as paying …

Britain’s doorsteps have played host to intimate conversations, introductions to newborn family members and even engagements as they become the new place-to-be during the pandemic. As lockdown restrictions mean you are unable to spend time in someone’s house or garden, front doors are now the location of important discussions and life events. The study of 2,000 adults found …

Experts have warned that lockdown could lead to children having a skewed perception of gender roles in the home – as almost seven in 10 mums juggle more household chores than ever before. A study of 2,000 adults found that despite 66 per cent of women trying to set a good example by sharing tasks with their family, …

This charming set-up might look cosy at first glance – but 12 potential household dangers are lurking among the festive scene. From overloaded electric sockets to unsecure ladders, the unwitting occupants could be in for a far from happy Christmas. But can you spot them all? The puzzle was created after research commissioned by BSI, the British standards …

The average Brit has spent more than £1,000 on home improvements to make their property more inviting and comfortable since the first lockdown began this spring. A study of 2,000 adults found they have forked out an average of £239 on new homewares and furniture and £893 on decorating since March. And 46 per cent admitted this is …

Brits will live in 11 different homes over their lifetime – but settle just 37 miles from where they grew up. A study of 2,000 homeowners of all ages found they bought their first home at an average age of 27 – most likely to be a two-bed terraced property worth an average of £113,000. Although for those …

A builder is on a mission to dispel the idea of haunted houses this Halloween, by proving that dodgy pipes and creaky stairs are the real culprits. A frightening third of homeowners (32 per cent) believe they live in a haunted house, but experienced tradesman Andy Simms said things that go bump in the night are much more …

Brits have revealed their biggest property turn offs – with dark and small areas, overgrown gardens and dirty trainers left lying around among the worst. Research of 2,000 adults revealed a listing which doesn’t have enough photos and no video content is also likely to put off potential buyers. Not having a floorplan, rooms decorated in garish colours …