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Lasting Longer Than A Like

Matt Churchill | Posted 10.04.2013 | UK Tech
Matt Churchill

It is very easy to get wrapped up in being digital-only when tackling a problem or trying to find new ways for a brand to communicate. We always need to remember that what we're trying to do is reach another human being, and hopefully affect them positively.

Top Tips to Makeover Your Kitchen

Lauren Razavi | Posted 23.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Lauren Razavi

A kitchen makeover isn't just about redecorating in the traditional sense by painting walls or replacing cupboard fronts - in fact, this might actually be the worst way to makeover your kitchen. Instead, think about investing in some new gadgets and equipment.

Charlie Thomas

Weather And Consumer Confidence Knocks Britain's Love Affair Wtih DIY

HuffingtonPost.com | Charlie Thomas | Posted 21.02.2013 | UK

B&Q owner Kingfisher reported a slight increase in sales of 1.5% for the last quarter, but profits were under pressure as British consumers continued ...

9 DIY Jobs For Spring That’ll Last The Whole Year

Posted 11.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle

Forget spring cleaning, now is the time of year to give your home a full health check. "By spring, we're really keen on renewal in some form or other,...

Christopher Lee Sauvé Brings Anna Wintour to Your Sofa

Sarah McGiven | Posted 01.04.2013 | UK Style
Sarah McGiven

Inspired by street style and his idol, Andy Warhol, Sauvé's irreverent, tongue-in-cheek designs poke affectionate fun at pop culture and the fashion hierarchy, most notably Anna Wintour and US Vogue.

Let's Go Back to Basics This Year...

Larry Lamb | Posted 06.03.2013 | Home
Larry Lamb

If we can try and pass on our practical know how to our sons, daughters then we can ensure the next generation can grow up not only knowing how to sling an Angry Bird using just their middle finger, but also how to fix the fixable bits and pieces around the house without spending fortunes.

Charlie Thomas

The Building Industry's On Shaky Ground, But Which Retailer's Holding Its Own?

HuffingtonPost.com | Charlie Thomas | Posted 12.12.2012 | UK

Weak construction and consumer markets are making life tough for the UK's biggest building material supplier Travis Perkins. In results that were s...

The Case Against Crowdfunding Platforms

Chris T-T | Posted 08.12.2012 | UK Entertainment
Chris T-T

Something in me finds them disconcerting. I admit I've not once contributed money to an artist's Pledge campaign. Each time I hear about one, even when I adore the artist, my heart sinks.

Brighten Up Your Home In Spring

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 29.06.2012 | UK Lifestyle

According to a recent study by Alliance & Leicester, Brits spend over £1,000 on DIY quick fixes to help spruce up their home. However, while one i...

Why Children Prefer Chatting With Mum Over Dad

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 16.06.2012 | UK

Father’s Day may be just around the corner, but if the results of a new study are anything to go by, dads aren’t going to receive the adoration th...

The Nightmare of Having Ants in My Pants

Ronnie Joice | Posted 30.06.2012 | UK Comedy
Ronnie Joice

In an ambitious and somewhat over-the-top procedure this week, all of my worldly possessions are now covered in a white powder. No, I haven't been on ...

The First Batch Of Raspberry Pi Arrives In Stock

Huffington Post UK | Melanie Hick | Posted 13.04.2012 | UK Tech

The first batch of Raspberry Pi has arrived at an Oxford warehouse. Orders of the coveted £31 computer could be with IT enthusiasts early next week. ...

Why Women Find A Newly Decorated Bedroom More Arousing Than Their Partner

The Huffington Post UK | Kyrsty Hazell | Posted 04.04.2012 | UK Lifestyle

Fancy a passionate smooch under the covers tonight? Not unless the bedroom has been decorated, claims a recent study, as it discovered that women ...

Don’t Try This At Home: DIY Man Nails Himself To The Floor (PICTURE)

Caters News | Posted 21.05.2012 | UK

Source: Caters A builder was left pinned to the ground for nearly four hours after accidentally firing a five-inch nail through his left hand. ...

Man Fires Nail Into Head But Doesn't Notice For 24 Hours

Huffington Post UK | Posted 22.03.2012 | UK

A man in America fired a 3.5in nail into his head but didn't notice for 24 hours. Dante Autullo, from Chicago, was building a shed when he brushed ...

Home(Made) For The Holidays

Tana Wojczuk | Posted 18.02.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Tana Wojczuk

A free-for-all Christmas has had a surprisingly deep impact on my family and myself. It's not just that we save money, which we do, but we also approach the holidays with a sense of fun that we lost for a few years (beginning when we grew out of being children). This playfulness is a symptom of an even stronger emotional reaction--a feeling of having more than enough.

Indie Hip-Hop Tour Essentials

MC Lars | Posted 18.02.2012 | UK Entertainment
MC Lars

The past five months of my life have been spent living in a tour bus, van and hotel rooms across the world. Touring is an essential part of the business model for today's indie artists. Here are some tips and tricks I've picked up what to have with you on your journey.

Recycled and Cooked: Sustainable Jewellery

Christine de Leon | Posted 23.01.2012 | UK Style
Christine de Leon

I was at the Wellcome Trust recently to see an exhibition about charms and superstition called Charmed Life: The Solace of Objects, which is - you guessed it - about charms, amulets and superstition.

Top Six DIY Halloween Gamer Costumes

Melanie Hick | Posted 31.12.2011 | UK Tech

What are you wearing for Halloween tonight? Something disturbingly slutty? Or some hideous celebrity-inspired gore? If you're more "Meh, who can b...

Pictures: House-Proud Brits Spending £60,000 On Home Makeovers

Olivia Williams | Posted 20.11.2011 | UK

The British have become a nation of extremely fussy homeowners - as a survey reveals that people spend £58,550 over their lifetime on average improvi...