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Which is worse for your health, outdoor or indoor pollution?
The rising problem of both outdoor and indoor pollution is causing serious health problems. Much is known about the outdoor issues but what is causing the indoor ones and are they just as bad?

How your choice of paint can impact on the animals that share your home
Using VOC containing paints can have an adverse effect not only on you and your human family members, but also on your much loved pets.

TV vet extremely impressed by the quality and safety of Little Knights paint
TV vet Dr Scott Miller has sung the praises of Little Knights paint after using it in his new veterinary practice in Richmond. And he admitted he was so impressed with the safety and quality of the new paint that he was now planning to use it for his children’s room as well.

Symptoms your child is being affected by paint fume poisoning
Has your child started becoming sick with varying different symptoms but you are not sure why? The cause for this may be closer to home than you realise.

How to use paint to change the size of your room
Paint can do more to transform a room than simply change the colour on the walls. Here are a few tips on how you can use paint to change the size of a room.

How to remove crayon and marker pen from walls
As much as you may want to encourage a budding little Michelangelo, if their artistic efforts have strayed from paper to your beautiful paint work then you aren’t going to be quite so pleased. Here are a couple of quick and effective techniques to remove crayon and marker pen off your walls.

How to clean a painted wall
With the better weather on its way, it is common for homeowners to start thinking about a spring clean. One aspect of the home that should be given the once over are the walls – however this is a skill in itself. See our handy step-by-step guide for tips and advice.

Interior Design Trends to Watch in 2017
Homes are starting to ooze luxury and character, whilst maintaining that calm and soothing essence needed to counteract our hectic lifestyles. Here are the top 7 trends of 2017…

How to get rid of and prevent black mould on walls
While mildew is more than just unsightly, it is also a health risk, especially if you have allergies or asthma...
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The link between paint fumes and childhood asthma that every parent needs to know [infographic]
Recent research shows that paint fumes from even natural, low-VOC water-based paints can be harmful for children and increase the risk of asthma and allergies.

Why low VOC paint is still not safe enough
University study involving 400 children shows that even low VOC paint can cause allergies or asthma – we explore what this means for parents and what the alternatives are.

Five useful tips for decorating your first home
Moving into your first home is always a significant moment, but it can all seem a bit daunting, where to start? Here are 5 tips for decorating your first home.