According to Halifax Home Insurance, garden equipment theft increases by over 50% in the summer months each year. The average claim for the theft of outdoor garden and patio items has increased by over 25%. We had a quick ‘tot up’ around our office of our garden furniture and items we often just leave outside [...]

• To meet popular demand, we have just introduced a natural wood effect look for our Storeguard and Bicycle stores which means they blend in more with the surroundings for lodges, timber garden buildings and in woodland settings. They are weatherproof and fire resistant too as they’re made from PVC coated galvanised steel, with all [...]

The clocks go forward next weekend and what a great prospect it is after a long winter to be able to enjoy the lighter evenings at last. Most sailors, horse riders and many outdoor sports enthusiasts will once again be wondering where to store their excess ‘stuff’ so it doesn’t disappear while they’re out enjoying a favourite [...]

Not many people know that there’s CyclePlus, a government scheme for people to buy new bikes at a discount and pay through monthly salary deductions and there’s no tax or NI to pay either – this means you can save up to 40% on the overall price of a bicycle. A great tax saving idea [...]

Hurry, get your ticket for the greatest show in town. See the cyclists and other athletes in action. Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games go on sale on 15 March 2011, for a six-week application window until 26 April 2011. Tickets for the Paralympic Games will go on sale on 9 September 2011. A [...]

The UK’s biggest consumer show – the Ideal Home Show starts this week (11-27 March, Earls Court, London) and for most visitors, it’s not only a chance to get some fresh ideas but also a prompt to tackle a few jobs around the house and garden and have a de-clutter. But where to put the [...]

We’re giving away an extra taste of spring this month ! There’s a bottle of fine champagne to be won by liking or joining us on Facebook – we’ll draw the entries on 1 April and the first ‘out of the hat’ is a winner!

Fuel prices are making motorists gasp – in fact nearly half of all AA members in a recent survey said they plan to drive more economically…

We all like to keep our independence and mobility scooters offer essential freedom for growing numbers of people. They can cover distances and speeds of up to 8mph and amazingly, there’s very little legislation in place to help ensure they’re used safely…

Happy St David’s Day ! It’s a time of year for gardeners to enjoy the first flowerings of daffodils and get the spades and forks out of the garden sheds to prepare the ground for sowing the oh so delicious and versatile leeks. Leeks are really easy to grow and can be enjoyed as much [...]