From the living rooms of Venetian palaces to the drawing rooms of British country houses, velvet has played a starring role in our homes for centuries. But our love affair with the fabric is changing. Originally made from silk, velvet has gone from being high-maintenance and expensive to an ideal family sofa – thanks to … Read more
From the living rooms of Venetian palaces to the drawing rooms of British country houses, velvet has played a starring role in our homes for centuries. But our love affair with the fabric is changing. Originally made from silk, velvet has gone from being high-maintenance and expensive to an ideal family sofa – thanks to … Read more
A furniture designer who found Japanese knotweed behind the garden shed after moving into his £700,000 dream home has successfully sued the seller and faced him with a £200,000 court bill. Jonathan Downing, 30, bought his three-bedroom home on affluent Prince George’s Avenue, Raynes Park, in south-west London in August 2018 from chartered accountant Jeremy … Read more
With the cost of living rising, people are looking for cheaper ways to freshen up their homes – and one home improvement expert has outlined several easy and budget-friendly ways to spruce up your property. Dave Gordon of SGS Engineering shared some tips to improve your home like upcycling furniture, refreshing colors and other small … Read more
If you’re looking to add value to your home in 2023, one of the best places to start is in your kitchen, claims home improvement expert and TV host Cherie Barber. But with the average kitchen in Australia costing between $25,000 and $50,000, spending on your kitchen often results in a hefty bill at the … Read more
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters Tuesday was going to be a “good day” after his staff spent Monday morning moving his office furniture into the Speaker’s chambers. The California Republican looked a bit stressed on Monday afternoon as he stormed out of the US Capitol when reporters questioned him after next day’s Housewide … Read more
Jacob Rees-Mogg warns Rishi Sunak against “giving in to unelected remainers in the House of Lords” after claims colleagues will force the Prime Minister to abandon plans to scrap EU laws by the end of this year Rishi Sunak warned against “giving in to unelected remainers” in the House of Lords. PM will reportedly be … Read more
Actor Richard Gere seems headed for victory with his plan to build a cell phone tower atop his luxury inn. The 73-year-old Primal Fear star had proposed building a 130-foot cell tower on his 14-acre property that houses the Bedford Post Inn in Bedford, New York, although the proposal didn’t sit well with many wealthy … Read more
A weight loss nutritionist known for her incredible meal prep has shared the three tricks she swears by for permanent weight loss. Melbourne-based Angela Borges has hundreds of clients looking for a lasting impact on their healthy diet — and she says she always tells them the same three things. “Weight loss is 90 percent … Read more
The Princess of Wales’ brother James Middleton has sparked a row with conservationists over plans to demolish part of his historic 16th-century farmhouse in Berkshire. And while Kate and William are entangled in the wasps’ nest heated up by the bombastic “Megflix” documentary, James has to take a closer look at bats. The entrepreneur and … Read more