Researchers have found that up to 90 per cent of judgements made on the first impression of a product are based solely on colour. Image Credit Coloured envelopes can be the first thing a potential customer will see when you send direct mail. This first impression matters. People are more...

Since the Royal Mail’s monopoly on parcel delivery ended, the market has been flooded with new delivery brokers and courier companies. Image Credit The growth of the sector and its importance have also been affected by the change in the nation’s shopping habits, with online purchasing representing a huge part...

If you’re new to the world of home buying and getting a mortgage it might seem that all you ever do is pay out money for things but get nothing in return. It is also the case with getting mortgage advice. Whether you’ve found Houses for sale Gloucester or anywhere...

If your job requires you to be sitting at your desk for long periods of time, making sure you have the correct chair is essential. Image Credit Sitting in the same position day after day can put pressure on your spine and shoulders and cause health problems. If you feel...

It is easy to overlook the hazards which can arise in our homes, but fortunately these simple tips will help to improve the safety of your home. Image Credit Be Fire Safe Never leave cookers, candles or fires unattended. Put candles on a non-flammable surface away from any other flammable...

With many of us choosing urban living, it is no wonder that architects are reconsidering the ability of buildings to affect our mood. Image Credit In 1943, Winston Churchill claimed that we shape buildings, and that buildings also shape us. Over 70 years on, psychologists and neuroscientists have discovered a...

Plants form the backbone of the earth’s ecosystem. They provide a large amount of oxygen to the entire living world and absorb the harmful carbon dioxide gas, thereby, maintaining the earth’s temperature. The plants prepare food by the photosynthesis process and release oxygen that is inhaled by all life forms. ...

Whether it’s time for a new conservatory or to update an existing one, consider using accessories, furniture and paint to bring this important room to life and make it inviting for not only the summer but all year round. Seating This is a space that provides the flow between the...

As the winter continues, having a fully-functioning boiler in the home is essential to keep your family comfortable in the cold. Image Credit One way in which a boiler can cause an issue with your heating system is by being at the incorrect pressure. According to the Energy Saving Trust,...

Professionals in industry are generally aware of the effectiveness of polyethylene foam as a packaging solution for their finished products. This is understandable because PE foam has many advantages. It is shock-absorber, insulating, waterproof, but also very robust and quite affordable. But to reach all of the expected effects, it...