How to throw a Moroccan BBQ party

17/05/2013

Moroccan food lends itself to charcoal BBQ and this is a guide to the types of food you can cook, what to drink, how to decorate your garden.

Why a child's bedroom should be their castle

Giving kids the opportunity to play and interact with their personal surroundings can be key to their development

Update your bathroom by replacing old taps

Simple steps to giving your bathroom a new lease of life

With spring firmly in the air, you might be ready to start brightening up your home in small, cost-effective ways. Turn your attention to the bathroom, which may be long overdue a spruce-up, and read our guide to simple steps you can take to revitalise the space.

A beginner's guide to planning permission

If you're planning to build on land in the UK, or change the use of buildings already in situ, you may need planning permission from your local authority to do so. For a guide to what planning permission is, whether or not you need it and how to obtain it, keep reading.

Flats are the most popular type of new properties. Image:Wiki

New-builds top the price chart

New-builds are going up in price faster than ordinary homes, rallying by 12 per cent over the past five years.

Sheds are not just for men

In recent times surveys have shown that more women than men have considered their sheds to be an important place to seek solace from the hustle and bustle of the home. The new vogue for sheds in and around the country is being driven in large part by women and the main reason for this is there are a number of different functions that they can be used for.

We've got the smallest homes in Western Europe

The UK has the smallest new homes in Western Europe, and a new campaign is calling on MPs to do something about it.

How to make your home asthma friendly

If a member in your family has just been diagnosed with asthma, then it's time to make some essential home improvements. Almost two-thirds of people with asthma say the condition stops them from getting a good night's sleep and 42 per cent claim it affects their social life, so make your abode asthma friendly with our top tips.

Planning law on extensions close to being relaxed

The battle over home extensions continued in parliament yesterday, with the government's changes moving closer to fruition.

Combine style with substance in a family bathroom

The fast pace of family life often calls for an exceptionally organised home with conveniently laid out rooms, and the bathroom is one such area that can benefit from being as well thought out as possible. Read our guide to ensuring your bathroom can cope with the strains of family life.

Asking prices on the increase

Asking prices are booming, reaching an average of £244,706 for April, say Rightmove.

How to create the perfect kids' garden party

Sometimes, it is the little things that make the school holidays fly by. You might think there is pressure to splash out on overseas jaunts and expensive days out to keep your children occupied, but that simply isn't the case. Creative things such as garden parties can be a great way to while away afternoons in the hot sun.

How to make a small house fit for a large family

Looking after a family home can be a difficult task, especially when space is at a premium. If you're struggling to stay on top of things and won't be moving house anytime soon, take a look at our top tips for maximising the space in a small house to suit a large family.

Top five tips: Help to buy

In an attempt to rejuvenate the property market the government have launched a new 'Help to Buy' scheme, starting this month. But how could you make use of it?