Home Hacks

From cleaning to DIY, find all the life hacks, tips and advice for the home to make your day-to-day living easier.
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How to stop overspending on your decor
5 tips to save you money on your interior decor
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House Beautiful UK
How to make a modern home feel traditional
Here are our top design tips to make a modern home feel more traditional
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House Beautiful UK
5 tips on staying warm working from home
Top tips on how to try and stay warm working from home #wfh #energycrisis #heating #savingmoney
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House Beautiful UK
Winter can be a dangerous time for houseplants as most of them are dormant, so they can find it more difficult to deal with problems and changes in temperature. But a change of scene can help houseplants flourish in winter – treat your plants kindly and they’ll stay lush and green all year long. From watering to cleaning, here's how to look after your indoor plants during winter. Eco Garden, Small Garden, Plant Book, Winter Treats, Wildlife Gardening, House Plant Care, Planet Friendly, Kitchen Garden, Garden Styles
Houseplant care during winter
Winter can be a dangerous time for houseplants as most of them are dormant, so they can find it more difficult to deal with problems and changes in temperature. But a change of scene can help houseplants flourish in winter – treat your plants kindly and they’ll stay lush and green all year long. From watering to cleaning, here's how to look after your indoor plants during winter.
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House Beautiful UK
Do you know how to bleed a radiator? Bleeding radiators is a pretty quick and easy task. You may find during winter that you need to bleed a radiator in your home if it's not getting as hot as it should be, if it's only warming up towards the bottom or in certain areas, or if it's making odd noises as it heats up. If you've experienced any of these signs then it's probably time to give your radiators a bleed. Radiators, Beautiful Homes, Areas, Curtains, Table, Bleeding, House, Furniture
How to bleed a radiator
Do you know how to bleed a radiator? Bleeding radiators is a pretty quick and easy task. You may find during winter that you need to bleed a radiator in your home if it's not getting as hot as it should be, if it's only warming up towards the bottom or in certain areas, or if it's making odd noises as it heats up. If you've experienced any of these signs then it's probably time to give your radiators a bleed.
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House Beautiful UK
When you’re moving into a new home it’s the perfect time to install smart home technology. More of us than ever are contemplating installing smart home devices, and according to a recent survey, the products we’re most interested in buying are linked to energy saving and security. Sellhousefast.uk asked Brits which smart home products they intend to own in 2020 which included: Smart thermostat, smart doorbell, smart lights and bulbs, smart security cameras, smart locks. Smart Doorbell, Video Doorbell, Smart Blinds, Smart Door Locks, Smart Bulbs, Comfort Gray, Smart Lights, Smart Thermostats, Smart Tech
8 smart home devices that will save you money and improve your security
When you’re moving into a new home it’s the perfect time to install smart home technology. More of us than ever are contemplating installing smart home devices, and according to a recent survey, the products we’re most interested in buying are linked to energy saving and security. Sellhousefast.uk asked Brits which smart home products they intend to own in 2020 which included: Smart thermostat, smart doorbell, smart lights and bulbs, smart security cameras, smart locks.
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House Beautiful UK
Looking to make a cosy and functional pillow fort at home? Home furnishings company Wayfair has partnered with Artform Architects to design and build the ultimate pillow fort, based on historical fort architecture and a traditional keep which was the main part of a motte-and-bailey castle layout. All you need is some soft furnishings from your home – one rug or blanket, four chairs or stools, 20 pillows, 16 cushions, one fitted sheet, one regular sheet and one additional blanket, throw or sheet. Sleepover Crafts, Motte And Bailey Castle, Castle Layout, Pillow Fort, Like A Pro, Cushions, Pillows, Soft Furnishings
How to build the ultimate pillow fort like a pro
Looking to make a cosy and functional pillow fort at home? Home furnishings company Wayfair has partnered with Artform Architects to design and build the ultimate pillow fort, based on historical fort architecture and a traditional keep which was the main part of a motte-and-bailey castle layout. All you need is some soft furnishings from your home – one rug or blanket, four chairs or stools, 20 pillows, 16 cushions, one fitted sheet, one regular sheet and one additional blanket, throw or sheet.
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House Beautiful UK
Council Tax Free Months: There are two council tax free months every year in February and March. But only if you pay in 10 instalments. Some people choose to pay their council tax in 10 instalments, while others spread the cost by paying over 11 or 12 months. You'll need to check you direct debit plan, and your bill, to find out whether you're entitled to a two-month council tax break. #money #counciltax #counciltaxbreak Months In A Year, 12 Months, Direct Debit, Tax Free, Entitled, Council, Paying, February, Spread
Council Tax Free Months
Council Tax Free Months: There are two council tax free months every year in February and March. But only if you pay in 10 instalments. Some people choose to pay their council tax in 10 instalments, while others spread the cost by paying over 11 or 12 months. You'll need to check you direct debit plan, and your bill, to find out whether you're entitled to a two-month council tax break. #money #counciltax #counciltaxbreak
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Using your home to generate funds is a growing trend. Known as ‘passive income’, it means you can raise cash without having to do very much. But what most people don’t realise is that their home is possibly the most lucrative money-making asset they own.  Image: HB  #homes #interiors #house #bedroom #home #money #tips #hacks #livingroom Small Space Living, Small Spaces, Glitter Floor, Renting Out A Room, Plywood Headboard, Stylish Room Decor, Scandinavian Bedroom, Empty Room, Spare Bedroom
9 ways to make extra money from your home
Using your home to generate funds is a growing trend. Known as ‘passive income’, it means you can raise cash without having to do very much. But what most people don’t realise is that their home is possibly the most lucrative money-making asset they own. Image: HB #homes #interiors #house #bedroom #home #money #tips #hacks #livingroom
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The most Googled cleaning questions of 2019 have been revealed — and, it seems, we're all completely thrown when it comes to keeping our washing machine spick and span. Washing machine queries racked up over 55,000 Google searches a month, according to research carried out by cleaning specialists End of Tenancy London. #cleaning #cleaninghacks Google Search Bar, Search Operators, Google Today, Clean Washing Machine, Google Trends, Wow Products, Span, Cleaning Hacks, Reveal
The most Googled cleaning questions of 2019 revealed
The most Googled cleaning questions of 2019 have been revealed — and, it seems, we're all completely thrown when it comes to keeping our washing machine spick and span. Washing machine queries racked up over 55,000 Google searches a month, according to research carried out by cleaning specialists End of Tenancy London. #cleaning #cleaninghacks
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House Beautiful UK
Curtains need to be regularly cleaned to keep them in tip-top condition. Alongside weekly vacuuming from top to bottom with the upholstery tool from your vacuum cleaner you ideally should wash your curtains every few years, whatever fabric they are made of. Putting aside some time to clean your curtains will make them last longer. If you don't do this, the fibres can rot, meaning you'll have to buy new ones. #cleaninghack #curtains #cleaningtips Dry Cleaning Services, Cleaning Guide, Handmade Gold, Handmade Wooden, African Giraffe, Curtain Weights, Kitchen Roll Holder, Bird Plates
5 easy steps to cleaning your curtains
Curtains need to be regularly cleaned to keep them in tip-top condition. Alongside weekly vacuuming from top to bottom with the upholstery tool from your vacuum cleaner you ideally should wash your curtains every few years, whatever fabric they are made of. Putting aside some time to clean your curtains will make them last longer. If you don't do this, the fibres can rot, meaning you'll have to buy new ones. #cleaninghack #curtains #cleaningtips
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House Beautiful UK
Spiders in the UK are harmless and nothing in size compared to ones found in more exotic countries, but this doesn't stop us wanting to keep these eight-legged beasts out of our homes. But it might be useful to know how to prevent them from entering in the first place. Scientists have found a clever hack to keep spiders at bay with their own natural repellent by mixing peppermint oil and water, and spraying it around doors and windows. #pests #spiders Peppermint Oil For Spiders, Keep Spiders Away, Natural Repellent, Clever Hacks, Pests, Scientists, All Natural, Countries
All-natural hack to prevent spiders from entering your home
Spiders in the UK are harmless and nothing in size compared to ones found in more exotic countries, but this doesn't stop us wanting to keep these eight-legged beasts out of our homes. But it might be useful to know how to prevent them from entering in the first place. Scientists have found a clever hack to keep spiders at bay with their own natural repellent by mixing peppermint oil and water, and spraying it around doors and windows. #pests #spiders
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House Beautiful UK
Coffee can be hard to get out and often renders a piece of furniture and carpet ruined in seconds. But wait, don't start writing off your home just yet – we've found a fix that will mean you can enjoy future cups worry-free. Instead of racing in with water, first blot the stain with a dry white towel. Next, mix vinegar, water and a gentle, non-bleaching detergent and spritz away, blotting after each application. Keep repeating this process until its disappeared. #cleaninghack #hack Clever Coffee, Hard To Get, White Towels, Real Simple, Start Writing, Spritz, Coffee Cans, Detergent, Vinegar
Clever coffee removal hack for stained carpets
Coffee can be hard to get out and often renders a piece of furniture and carpet ruined in seconds. But wait, don't start writing off your home just yet – we've found a fix that will mean you can enjoy future cups worry-free. Instead of racing in with water, first blot the stain with a dry white towel. Next, mix vinegar, water and a gentle, non-bleaching detergent and spritz away, blotting after each application. Keep repeating this process until its disappeared. #cleaninghack #hack
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House Beautiful UK
A clever cleaning hack has revealed how a simple cooking ingredient can be used to soften clothes — and it's probably sat in your kitchen cupboard at home. White distilled vinegar — commonly used for cooking and baking — has a surprising new purpose that you may not have thought of before. It can work wonders on clothes and even replace traditional fabric conditioner. Simply add a capsule to the drawer in your washing machine instead of fabric conditioner. #cleaninghack #howto Spring Cleaning Hacks, Cleaning Organizing, Kids Cleaning, Contemporary White Bathrooms, White Vinegar Cleaning, Bathroom Remodel Small Budget, Towels Smell, Clean Kitchen Cabinets, Fabric Conditioner
This white vinegar cleaning hack is the secret to soft and fresh laundry
A clever cleaning hack has revealed how a simple cooking ingredient can be used to soften clothes — and it's probably sat in your kitchen cupboard at home. White distilled vinegar — commonly used for cooking and baking — has a surprising new purpose that you may not have thought of before. It can work wonders on clothes and even replace traditional fabric conditioner. Simply add a capsule to the drawer in your washing machine instead of fabric conditioner. #cleaninghack #howto
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House Beautiful UK
Looking for ways to get your home organised and ready for the colder months ahead? These hacks will get your house sorted and in tip-top shape for the autumn. Nothing beats that hygge feeling of snuggling up in a cosy home with your loved ones around – and the changing season is the ideal time to get your house set up for this. From a deep clean to sprucing up your home with some new additions, these 12 autumn home hacks will help when the nights get shorter. #autumnideas #autumninspiration Garden Organization, Changing Seasons, Autumn Inspiration, Autumn Home, Deep Cleaning, Additions, Hygge, Beats
12 simple hacks for getting your home ready for autumn
Looking for ways to get your home organised and ready for the colder months ahead? These hacks will get your house sorted and in tip-top shape for the autumn. Nothing beats that hygge feeling of snuggling up in a cosy home with your loved ones around – and the changing season is the ideal time to get your house set up for this. From a deep clean to sprucing up your home with some new additions, these 12 autumn home hacks will help when the nights get shorter. #autumnideas #autumninspiration
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House Beautiful UK
With the summer holidays coming to an end, suitcases packed away, and the new term of school on the horizon, focus traditionally shifts to getting the home winter-ready. It's time to take action on those mental lists and undertake those projects in and around the home. #autumnhome #homeimprovement #homeideas Homeideas, Suitcases, Summer Holiday, Home Improvement Projects, Front Door
5 autumn home improvement projects
With the summer holidays coming to an end, suitcases packed away, and the new term of school on the horizon, focus traditionally shifts to getting the home winter-ready. It's time to take action on those mental lists and undertake those projects in and around the home. #autumnhome #homeimprovement #homeideas
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House Beautiful UK
We know all about spring cleaning but are you familiar with an autumn clean? Experts say it can be an essential way to achieve a healthier winter. With a drop in temperature and the heating on, fabrics in the home can be a haven for the germs, bacteria, mould and mites that thrive in our warm winter environments. So while a spring clean is about making your home sparkle ahead of the summer sun, an autumn clean is essential for avoiding dreaded winter flu bugs and colds. #cleaninghacks #cleaning Exterior Light Fixtures, Exterior Lighting, Green Cleaning, Spring Cleaning, Porch Flooring, Mites, Home Staging
5 reasons why you should deep clean your home in autumn
We know all about spring cleaning but are you familiar with an autumn clean? Experts say it can be an essential way to achieve a healthier winter. With a drop in temperature and the heating on, fabrics in the home can be a haven for the germs, bacteria, mould and mites that thrive in our warm winter environments. So while a spring clean is about making your home sparkle ahead of the summer sun, an autumn clean is essential for avoiding dreaded winter flu bugs and colds. #cleaninghacks #cleaning
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An easy way to clean your house is by spending 30 minutes per day with TOMM – The Organised Mum Method – which promises to help you 'clean smarter not harder'. #cleaning #cleaninghacks #homehacks #howto Clean House Schedule, Cleaning Schedule, Washing Machine Cleaner, Dishwasher Cleaner, Clean Dishwasher, Organised Mum
The simple 30 minutes a day cleaning schedule that will free up your weekends
An easy way to clean your house is by spending 30 minutes per day with TOMM – The Organised Mum Method – which promises to help you 'clean smarter not harder'. #cleaning #cleaninghacks #homehacks #howto
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House Beautiful UK
Summer is typically the time where we forget about our heating systems but switching the heating ON intermittently could save you hundreds of pounds. Boilers are more likely to break down at the end of summer than at any other point in the year. Breakdowns often triple once people crank up their thermostats in autumn / winter and discover issues resulting from long periods of inactivity. It’s important to turn your heating on for 10 to 15 minutes every week to keep it running smoothly. Thermostats, Long Periods, End Of Summer, Heating Systems, 15 Minutes, Ironing Center, Switch
Why you should switch your heating ON in the summer
Summer is typically the time where we forget about our heating systems but switching the heating ON intermittently could save you hundreds of pounds. Boilers are more likely to break down at the end of summer than at any other point in the year. Breakdowns often triple once people crank up their thermostats in autumn / winter and discover issues resulting from long periods of inactivity. It’s important to turn your heating on for 10 to 15 minutes every week to keep it running smoothly.
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House Beautiful UK
We've been dreaming about lounging on a beautiful beach all year but before we can get there, we have to pack. This is the time of year where excuses like 'I can't, I have to pack' and phrases like 'I was up until 4am packing' start becoming commonplace and we get it, packing is hard. Don't panic though, we've called in the experts to help us out. David Lamb is Business Development Manager at luggage brand, Thule and so if anyone knows about packing, it's him. #packingtips #hacks #holiday David Lamb, Holiday Packing, Luggage Brands, Business Development, Packing Tips, Beautiful Beaches, Savvy, Secret
5 savvy packing tips from the experts
We've been dreaming about lounging on a beautiful beach all year but before we can get there, we have to pack. This is the time of year where excuses like 'I can't, I have to pack' and phrases like 'I was up until 4am packing' start becoming commonplace and we get it, packing is hard. Don't panic though, we've called in the experts to help us out. David Lamb is Business Development Manager at luggage brand, Thule and so if anyone knows about packing, it's him. #packingtips #hacks #holiday
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House Beautiful UK
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Beat the heatwave: how to sleep in hot weather
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Cut flowers are easy on the eye but can be tough on fabrics if they shed pollen on them, with lilies among the worst offenders. With the right know-how up your sleeve, though. you can shift even the most stubborn pollen stains. Just follow the GHI's essential action plan.  #house #home #plants #flowers #pollen #stains #removingstains #interiors #homehacks #hacks #cleaninghacks #housebeautiful Household Hacks, Action Plan, Stubborn, Cut Flowers, Lilies, Tough
How to remove pollen stains
Cut flowers are easy on the eye but can be tough on fabrics if they shed pollen on them, with lilies among the worst offenders. With the right know-how up your sleeve, though. you can shift even the most stubborn pollen stains. Just follow the GHI's essential action plan. #house #home #plants #flowers #pollen #stains #removingstains #interiors #homehacks #hacks #cleaninghacks #housebeautiful
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We are consuming household objects at an unsustainable rate, regularly replacing broken items for newer, more modern versions instead of simply cleaning, fixing or upcycling them. These wasteful shopping habits are rapidly destroying our planet.  Image: Getty  #homes #interiors #upcycle #house #organising #homehacks #tips #mariekondo #household #sustainability Country Living Uk, Marie Kondo, Destroying, Organising, Fix It, Household Items, Sustainability
5 clever ways to fix and upcycle household items
We are consuming household objects at an unsustainable rate, regularly replacing broken items for newer, more modern versions instead of simply cleaning, fixing or upcycling them. These wasteful shopping habits are rapidly destroying our planet. Image: Getty #homes #interiors #upcycle #house #organising #homehacks #tips #mariekondo #household #sustainability
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House Beautiful UK
Do you find certain household tasks uplifting? You're not alone, as new research by Brabantia reveals that 86.4 per cent of Brits find cleaning their home helps to boost their mood.  Whether it's decluttering Marie Kondo-style or folding clean laundry, more of us are finding joy in simple household tasks, with cleaning and organising proven to reduce stress, help with productivity and clear the mind.  Image: Getty  #cleaning #mariekondo #declutter #laundry #cleaning #tidy #household #house #home Clean Laundry, Decluttering, Reduce Stress, Finding Joy, Tidying, Productivity
Top 11 mood-boosting household tasks revealed
Do you find certain household tasks uplifting? You're not alone, as new research by Brabantia reveals that 86.4 per cent of Brits find cleaning their home helps to boost their mood. Whether it's decluttering Marie Kondo-style or folding clean laundry, more of us are finding joy in simple household tasks, with cleaning and organising proven to reduce stress, help with productivity and clear the mind. Image: Getty #cleaning #mariekondo #declutter #laundry #cleaning #tidy #household #house #home
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House Beautiful UK
Are you fed up with glass cleaning products that still leave your windows and mirrors smeary? Well, a new cleaning hack is here to help — and it uses a household product you probably already have in your cupboard at home.  Click to find out more...  #cleaning #home #house #interiors #house #clean #household #glass #inspiration Leaves Clean, Glass Cleaning, How To Clean Mirrors, Fabric Softener, Cleaning Products
This cleaning hack leaves glass clean and streak-free
Are you fed up with glass cleaning products that still leave your windows and mirrors smeary? Well, a new cleaning hack is here to help — and it uses a household product you probably already have in your cupboard at home. Click to find out more... #cleaning #home #house #interiors #house #clean #household #glass #inspiration
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From crevice tools to dusting brushes, today's vacuum cleaners come with a generous collection of attachments designed to make light work of common household cleaning tasks. But you'd be forgiven for finding such an assortment of extra tools and accessories a little mystifying.  Image: Getty  #cleaning #vacuum #hoover #tidy #house #home #decor #tips #advice Cleaning Household, Tidy House, Crevice, Dust Brush, Vacuum Cleaners, Tools And Accessories, How To Make Light
What your vacuum cleaner attachments actually do
From crevice tools to dusting brushes, today's vacuum cleaners come with a generous collection of attachments designed to make light work of common household cleaning tasks. But you'd be forgiven for finding such an assortment of extra tools and accessories a little mystifying. Image: Getty #cleaning #vacuum #hoover #tidy #house #home #decor #tips #advice
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Have you noticed a small yet subtle chip in the bottom of your Ikea mug? The tiny hole has a purpose to drain any excess water after washing. The drainage gates on the underside transport water away that may otherwise accumulate when the mug is upside down in the dishwasher. Clever. #ikea #ikeahack #ikeafurniturehacks #ikeaideas #mugs Ikea Furniture Hacks, Porcelain Mugs, Clever Design, Stoneware Mugs, Ikea Hack, Drainage, Excess, Gates
Why your Ikea mug has a little chip at the bottom
Have you noticed a small yet subtle chip in the bottom of your Ikea mug? The tiny hole has a purpose to drain any excess water after washing. The drainage gates on the underside transport water away that may otherwise accumulate when the mug is upside down in the dishwasher. Clever. #ikea #ikeahack #ikeafurniturehacks #ikeaideas #mugs
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House Beautiful UK
You've spent all day and evening barbecuing (and rustling up some tasty BBQ lamb burgers with beetroot relish), but now the night is over and all that remains is... a dirty barbecue.  But what is the best way to remove the grease and grime? Well luckily for you, many items in your kitchen or around the home will act as the perfect cleaning agents, from onion to coffee.   Image: Getty  #outdoors #dining #bbq #outdoordining #summer Barbecue Grill, Grilling, Bbq Lamb, Beetroot Relish, How To Clean Bbq, Lamb Burgers, Sparkling Clean, Grease, Agents
12 clever cleaning hacks for a sparkling clean BBQ
You've spent all day and evening barbecuing (and rustling up some tasty BBQ lamb burgers with beetroot relish), but now the night is over and all that remains is... a dirty barbecue. But what is the best way to remove the grease and grime? Well luckily for you, many items in your kitchen or around the home will act as the perfect cleaning agents, from onion to coffee. Image: Getty #outdoors #dining #bbq #outdoordining #summer
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House Beautiful UK
Whether you're a spring cleaner or an all year rounder, it's easy to miss these places. But if you're determined to do a really thorough job, add them to the list.  Image: Getty  #cleaning #home #interiors #house #hometips #springclean #spring #tidy Under Cupboard Lighting, Cupboard Lights, Start Cleaning, Large Curtains, Best Vacuum, Clothes Pegs, Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Cooker Hoods
4 easy places to overlook when you're cleaning
Whether you're a spring cleaner or an all year rounder, it's easy to miss these places. But if you're determined to do a really thorough job, add them to the list. Image: Getty #cleaning #home #interiors #house #hometips #springclean #spring #tidy
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House Beautiful UK
From locally-sourced homeware items, to low energy options, being sustainable in the home will have a lasting impact on the environment around us. Grand Designs Live captures the true spirit of sustainability, with a focus on local designers and planet-friendly homewares. The show has also implemented a strict 'no plastic waste' policy at the event where you’ll find water filters on site and wooden cutlery in the canteen.  #Sustainability #Home #GrandDesigns #Interiors #HomeInspiration No Plastic, Plastic Waste, Kevin Mccloud, Grand Designs Live, Carpet Companies, Wooden Cutlery, Big Sofas, Water Filters, Carpet Shops
Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud reveals 3 key ways to make your home more sustainable
From locally-sourced homeware items, to low energy options, being sustainable in the home will have a lasting impact on the environment around us. Grand Designs Live captures the true spirit of sustainability, with a focus on local designers and planet-friendly homewares. The show has also implemented a strict 'no plastic waste' policy at the event where you’ll find water filters on site and wooden cutlery in the canteen. #Sustainability #Home #GrandDesigns #Interiors #HomeInspiration
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