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Despite the availability of renewable sources of energy that do not leave much footprints on the environment, the major energy sources of the world still remain those of the fossil fuels and nuclear energy. The use of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, together with the use of nuclear energy surely pollute the environment. Thus, we need alternative renewable sources of energy. Moreover, we still need to conserve energy even if there is an energy supply glut available to...

Moving into your new home is exciting but requires a lot of hard work. You are faced with so many new challenges that you may not have had to deal with before. But welcome the task as it gives you the opportunity to learn new things as well as put your stamp on your new property. Congratulations by the way! One of the most important decisions will be fitting a fireplace in the home. For jobs such as this it...

As the dramas of Brexit continue to roll out with a question mark hanging over when and how and at what price, many people – in particular, retirees – are speedily making the decision to move to Europe… but is this a sensible move? Certainly, making the move before Brexit Day (whenever that will be!) is sensible because there will be many months of uncertainty afterwards and of course the rules and regulations for British people relocating will reflect the...

Is your child outgrowing their current room? Or are they having to share with a sibling soon? Having a bunk bed to free up space may be the answer.  If you are having to think about upgrading your little one’s bedroom from their nursery or toddler space then you’ll need to start thinking about what you can manage with the least disruption to the kids as well as your bank balance in future years. It makes sense to think about...

Greenhouse gardening has numerous benefits compared to conventional gardening. Whether you have a basic greenhouse or a custom-designed one, it will offer a variety of advantages that will keep your favorite plants safe. It is the best place for plants that require specific temperature conditions throughout the year. Greenhouses trap the sun’s radiation in the enclosure, preventing the rays from penetrating inside and disturbing the temperature.  Unique Greenhouse Designs for Your Garden With the advent of greenhouse builders, you can...

With real estate prices on the rise, both houses and apartments are shrinking. In a fairly recent Independent article, property market experts pondered a future in which homes and apartments get smaller -- one that’s already a reality for many first-time homebuyers. While living in a small house or apartment might come with some limitations, it’s still possible to decorate without much compromise. Below, we’ve listed five creative and effective ways to get the most from a small living space,...

Jackie Andrews from Barnet says her kitchen is stocked with wedding gift appliances that have out-lasted her husband following new research that shows Britain's kitchens are awash with old devices. Nearly seven in ten Brits regularly use household appliances which are at least 10 years old, according to the study, with 37 per cent owing a fridge that’s more than a decade old and four in ten still using an oven after a decade or more. Jackie Andrews, 62, from...

Buying a home is difficult at the best of times. Even if you’ve managed to pull together an enormous deposit, you still need to convince the lender that you’re worthy of a mortgage. The problem is that now more than ever, major banks and lenders scrutinise applicants’ credit reports and financial status in the finest detail. On the plus side, some of the more proactive and dynamic lenders on the market are acknowledging the imperfections in the system. Providing an...

They say that living in the capital means you’re more likely to be affected by crime, especially theft, including burglaries. However new research from MoneySuperMarket has revealed that this perception is not justified. Data analysed from more than 2.5 million home insurance quotes over the last two years has revealed the postcodes most at risk of burglaries, and London is entirely absent from the top 20. Happy reading for Londoners…but not so much for Essex who have a couple of...