A little bedtime reading

Take on the task of brightening up your bedding with our easy to follow tips. You’ve checked the label and got the green light to deep clean your duvet, so what next? Read on for five tips to make cleaning your bedding a breeze. 1. Check your drum size A...

When it comes to winter, the cool weather affects far more than just the temperature. Many of us find that, when winter comes along, we struggle with the longer nights and shorter days, which leave us feeling sluggish and tired during the winter months. Getting out of bed in the...

Let these dream gadgets play a part in your sleep routine... We’re often told that good sleep hygiene involves cutting off from technology long before our head hits the pillow. But could it be time you considered including gadgets in your routine? Read on for five gadgets that make falling...

A good night’s sleep is hard to achieve at the best of times. Especially when those pesky sheep are liable to escape over the fence and never return... The trick to having good sleep is to have a bedroom which not only has a comfortable bed (step one to good...

Create an inviting place to hibernate with our autumn makeover tips. Hibernation season is upon us. And while we can’t crawl into a leaf-laden bed for six months, we can do our best to build a comfortable nest of our own. Try out our 5 tips for making your bedroom...

Need to clean the curtains, but don’t know where to start? Use our top tips to help you on your way to clean, fresh smelling curtains… Cleaning your curtains can sound like a chore, but sometimes a quick hoover just isn’t enough to get rid of all the dirt, dust...

To wash or not to wash? That’s the question for households across the country... View Product If you’ve ever had to smell something to decide whether it needs washing, you probably need to read our ultimate guide to household washing schedules. How often should you wash your bedlinen? View Product...

If you're thinking of selling, you're probably looking for quick and easy ways to boost property value before you do. Nick Acaster, from Stair Rods Direct, shares his top tips for creating a hallway that could help to increase the amount your home is worth. There are a lot of...

When it comes to wildlife, even the humble back garden matters. Follow these tips to get more from yours. Give the UK’s wildlife a much-needed boost by creating your own natural haven in your own back garden… 1. Let your grass grow Gone are the days of immaculately manicured lawns....

Kids get to a certain age when they start to take a bit more notice of their surroundings. Maybe it’s when they start having friends over, or when they start to move away from the things they loved as a nipper. And it usually starts to happen when they turn...

Experts predict we spend a third of our lives sleeping, so it’s important we make our beds as comfortable as possible. One way to ensure this is to choose a pillow that meets your body’s needs.To help you out, here’s our guide to choosing the right pillow for you.Should I...

A good nights sleep does a lot for the human body - now scientists have discovered it can even help us access our memories easier and faster Sleep can help us store memories, access them more easily and even improve our memory when we’re awake - according to new research...

We love the companionship pets provide - and this sometimes extends to our sleeping routines. But you need to lay out ground rules if your pet is going to get into bed with you... Having a pet sleeping on your bed - whether you’re a dog or a cat person...

Get more than just 40 winks with these top tips to improve your sleep. Having trouble sleeping? Follow these easy tips to get a better night’s sleep. 1. Sleep when you’re tired It might sound obvious, but you should only try and sleep when you’re tired, otherwise you’ll just be...

A dinner party is a chance to show off your home, hosting skills, and culinary technique — but there’s a lot of planning to do. Alexandra Davies, from premium kitchen appliance retailer Britannia, shares some tips that will help you to throw an extravagant high-end dinner party which will really...