Home and Garden

Builders

• BuilderNet Directory of home improvement and construction services.
• Find A Builder Database of local builders with ideas, guides and case studies.

Carpets, Curtains and Upholstery

• A Rug is for Life Modern, traditional and natural rugs from around the world.
• Abbey Upholstery Polishing and upholstery specialists offer range of DIY products.
• Carpet Cleaners Local index of carpet cleaning firms and hirers.
• ITCH (Institute for Total Carpet Hygiene) Dedicated to the importance of caring for your carpet.
• Monogrammed Linen Shop Boutique selling an array of household linens and accessories.
• Natural Carpets Ltd. Natural carpets in coir, jute, wool, seagrass and sisal.
• NT Cleaning Home and office cleaning services.
• The White Company Online shop for linen, tablewear, furniture, accessories and gifts.

DIY

• Discovery Home and Leisure Concise step by step DIY techniques and tips.
• Screwfix.com Home and garden equipment for sale online.

Food, Drink and Recipes

• All Recipes Over 30,000 recipes submitted by individuals worldwide and searchable by keyword or ingredient.
• British Cheese Board Promoting all aspects and types of British cheese.
• Sausage Fans Promoting the preservation of the great British sausage.
• Superplonk Wine ratings and reviews by Malcolm Gluck, the Guardian's wine critic. Searchable by store, type and price.

Furniture

• Bargain Furniture The one from the telly.
• Furniture123 Online furniture store offering thousands of products for the home and garden.

Gardening

• British Hedgehog Preservation Society Advice on encouraging hedgehogs in the garden and creating a wildlife garden.
• Gone Gardening The ultimate Gardening shopping site (also sell pet supplies).
• Greenfingers Gardening portal and online store - if it's in the garden then it's on Greenfingers.
• Lawn Care Tips Information on starting and maintaining a healthy, green lawn.

Home and Garden

• Better Homes Online The internet version of the Better Homes ITV programme.
• HomeCall+ Cover for home emergencies, central heating, plumbing, drainage and electrical breakdowns.
• Homes and Gardens Online magazine featuring beautiful houses and gardens, decorating ideas, designers and decorators.
• House and Garden Addresses
• House Professionals Directory of qualified builders, plumbers and electricians searchable by town, post code or county.

Home Improvement

• Consumer Gateway Home Improvements Advice on major home improvements and DIY from the government.
• Natura Home and Garden Services for both home & garden including extensions, conversions, patio & paving, garden buildings, water features, irrigation & more.
• The DIY World Home improvement site with fact sheets covering techniques and know-how for joinery, ventilation, home electrics and security.

Interior Design

• Designer Heaven Interior decorating resource with tips, articles, reviews and a directory.
• Designoffers.co.uk Everything from paint types to free DIY advice, from renovating properties to accessorizing.
• Interior Design and Decoration Village Dedicated to promoting professional interior design in the UK.

Loft Conversions

• Loft Masters Loft conversions specialists offering a tailored design and build service that comes with a 10 year insurance backed warranty.
• Luxus Loft Conversions Specialists in creating individual loft conversions.

Painting and Decorating

• Decorating Direct Comprehensive online range of paints and coatings.
• Decorating For Less Low cost decorating articles, projects, newsletter, reviews, and help sessions.
• Dulux UK Interactive guide to painting, decorating and colour scheming in the home.

Paving and Driveway

• Paving Expert Guide to paving, residential and garden drainage, and other hard landscaping materials and methods commonly used.

Pest Control

• About Bugs Information about various insects from the Consumer Specialty Products Association.
• Pest Information Central Pest control advice and advice for selecting an exterminator.
• RapidKill Environmental Services Information about a wide range of pests, pest control products and services.
• Slug Control Chemical and non-chemical solutions examined at length by Dr. Bill Symondson, invertebrate ecologist at the University of Wales, Cardiff.

Pets

• Planet Pet Online shop for everything your little Fluffy would ever need.
• UK Pet Shops Local pet shops with contact info, maps and reviews.

Recycling

• Recycle More Advice on all aspects of recycling at home, at school and in the workplace.
• Recycle Zone Waste Watch's site for schools, children and teachers.
• Think Cans Resource focusing on recycling cans with games and information.

Roofing

• Roofinfo Directory for the UK roofing and cladding industry.

Tips and Helpful Resources

• Advisory Service - Windows and Conservatories A free independent service available to help the window, conservatory and sunroom buyer to make sense of what's available and what to look out for.
• Dealing with a Flood Advice on preventing and dealing with a flood.
• Energy Efficiency Advice on energy efficiency from the Energy Saving Trust, an independent, government-funded body.
• Energywatch Independent gas and electricity consumer watchdog.
• Hints and Things Advice, tips and information on everyday problems like stain removal, recipes, DIY, puzzles, health and beauty.
• My House and Garden Offers tips for the home and garden.