Brits Love Homes More Than Their Partners

•Brits are Dense with DIY Tools
An alarming number of Brits have resorted to using household objects in order to get DIY tasks done. This year's Focus DIY 'Tools of the Nation' report revealed that the majority of homeowners do not know which tools are required for different DIY jobs around the house. A massive 84 per cent of people are in dire need of practical education through carpentry courses, tiling courses and plastering courses as these dozy DIYers have confessed to using kitchen cutlery to complete a chore....

•DIY Summer for Brits
British homeowners are likely to do DIY jobs around the house this summer due to the current economic climate, according to a trade website. Ratedpeople.com have said that a significant number of homeowners are expected to improve their property rather than move house or go on holiday because of reduced mortgage rates and a lack of new houses on the market. Some homeowners will be using the cash they have saved on their mortgage to invest in improving the value of their current house by...

•Brits Favour Conservative Cosmetic Dentistry
An increasing number of Brits are undergoing cosmetic dentistry but prefer conservative treatments. Professor Jimmy Steele, from the School of Dental Science at Newcastle University, told the BBC that Brits of all ages are now happy to have cosmetic dentistry but are not as adventurous as their American counterparts. He told the news provider that Americans are more likely to opt for extreme teeth whitening in order to achieve an unnatural smile that appears whiter than white with no...

•Achieve a Brilliant British Smile
If you want to gain the perfect smile then you should visit your nearest dentist in the United Kingdom. For too long people in UK have had their smiles criticised by from those across the pond but there is good news for Brits as recent research has revealed that they have a more genuine smile than their American counterparts. Psychologist Dacher Keltner discovered that the British smile is the most sincere transatlantic smile as it is typically created by pulling the lips back and upwards,...

•Brits Spend More on DIY
More British homeowners may be enrolling on decorating courses following the results of a new study. Research by Halifax revealed that more people are looking to modernise and update their homes with new interior designs in comparison to the same survey carried out last year. The mortgage lender found that 56 per cent of homeowners are aiming to undertake some form of home improvement this year and that people are willing to spend more money on renovating a house. On average, homeowners are...

•More Brits Want Teeth Whitening
More people are taking advantage of teeth whitening services, according to a survey. Research by Mintel revealed that 41 per cent of British people are concerned about the colour of their gnashers and are willing to undergo teeth whitening procedures in order to get that Hollywood smile. The market research analyst firm also discovered that almost half of young Brits aged between 16 and 24 confessed they were worried about the shade of their smile and a third of those aged from 55 to 64 said...

•Why Buy Or Rent In London
Whether you want to buy or rent a property in south west London, it is important to take note of some of the recent fluctuations in the housing market. London is currently one of the most expensive cities to buy or rent property but the capital still draws people looking to buy or rent property because of factors such as the jobs and lifestyle on offer. There may be many reasons why someone would prefer to rent in London instead of buying a building in the current economic climate and...

•Brits Dodging DIY
British homeowners would rather employ qualified tradesmen than undertake DIY around the house, according to a study. Research by Woolwich mortgages revealed that half of people surveyed confessed that they did not enjoy performing DIY and 75 per cent said they are bored with watching home makeover television programmes. Disgruntled DIYers explained that they possessed a lack of enthusiasm for home improvements with 40 per cent saying that they did not have the time and 22 per cent believing...

•New Scheme could see Increase in Green Energy Courses
There could be an increased demand for green energy courses after the government announced a new environmental scheme. Government plans for green loans that will enable householders to fund energy efficiency measures such as insulation and renewable technology were revealed recently. The Pay As You Save (PAYS) scheme, which ties the financing to property rather than people, forms a key part of the government's Household Energy Management (HEMS) strategy, Warm Homes, Greener Homes. Pilot...

•More Jobs Available in May
There was encouragement for people looking for new media jobs as a recruitment agency revealed there were more employment opportunities in May. The Reed Job Index found that the demand for new employees increased by one point in May to give a reading of 103, which is measured against a baseline score of 100 set in December. Job seekers attracted to new media jobs may be interested to know that employment opportunities in sectors such as marketing were improving during May. People looking...