A study of 2,000 homeowners found a third (32 per cent) have fiddled with the gas fire, 35 per cent have tried to fix the boiler and 40 per cent have played about with the fuse box. But three in 10 have got a DIY job wrong and been forced to call in a professional to correct it. …
The vast majority of Brits can’t leave the house without worrying about burglary, home security – and whether they have locked up their property. A survey of 2,000 adults found a third are more anxious about home security post-lockdown, with 48 per cent more attached to their home and belongings now than ever before. As a result, even if they …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The stars have aligned … with Americans’ furniture. A recent survey of 2,000 general population Americans explored the differences between the astrological signs to see what each sign cares about the most when it comes to home decor and furnishings. When it comes to sprucing up their homes, new …
Connected underground greenhouses to grow food, robots to look after pets and children, and drones to call people in for meals – this is everyday life in 20 years, according to experts. A new report predicts that click and deliver homes – where houses will be designed from the comfort of your sofa and craned onto site will …
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 …
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