A house is not a home until you’ve hosted Christmas, filled your shelves with books – and completed at least four mini DIY projects, according to a study. Research of 2,000 adults found they need to enjoy an average of three special occasions, such as birthdays, before a home really begins to feel comfortable. Feeling safe in the local community …

  We were delighted to be offered the opportunity to review Zerowater filter for use in the home or office (to immediately order one, order your Zerowater purifier here). Here is what we found… Tap water quality varies across the Country, indeed the World over. Often, when on holiday in the UK, I find the tap water just isn’t to …

British households have reduced their energy spend by an average of £22 a month by making simple changes since the price cap rise in April, such as leaving hair to dry naturally, switching devices off at the socket – and limiting use of the tumble dryer. A study of 5,000 adults found 28 per cent say this is the first …

Starry-eyed Brits fall in ‘love at first sight’ with a house more easily than a partner, according to research.   Nearly half (49 per cent) of the 2,000 homeowners polled admitted they do believe it’s possible to find love within seconds – but only when it comes to property.   While 43 per cent reckon it can happen with a …

The top 40 questions asked by baffled first-time buyers include ‘should I offer less than the advertised house price?’, ‘how much deposit will I need?’ and ‘how long does my mortgage offer last for?’. A study of 2,000 homeowners found 54 per cent were confused about what they had to do when making the first step on the property ladder. …

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 46 per cent consider getting to know your neighbours to be one of the best things about living somewhere new. Top ways to make the first move when new to a neighbourhood include buying your neighbour a bottle of wine (20 per cent) or inviting them over to share a glass with you (30 …

Inspired by the rise in popularity of cleaning influencers, a study of 2,000 adults found those who clean spend just over four hours a week vacuuming, polishing and wiping down surfaces around the house. A further hour and 42 minutes a month is taken up with changing bed sheets, cleaning the carpets and cleaning the oven. Almost a third enjoy …

NHS worker Alex Dodman, 36, has built himself a dream home that includes a gym in the back garden, a family-sized cinema space, and a trendy fold-down bed for his home office. And he’s done it all by learning on the go, watching YouTube videos and reading building forums. Alex bought the Saffron Walden home he shares with his partner …

Research of 1,000 mums and dads with these young children revealed despite over half deeming themselves worriers, nearly a quarter never baby-proofed their home. And a quarter believed they’d never have an issue to worry about, while only 17 per cent said they’d check their home for potential hazards regularly when their kids were up to three years old. Of …

By Joseph Staples // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Are you having trouble recreating what you saw on Pinterest? You’re not alone. A new survey of 2,000 general population Americans discovered four in 10 have had more DIY failures than they did successes. The average person said it took them five hours of trial and error before quitting their …