How to improve your home: The top 10 brands that will make your property comfier, safer AND more stylish (and could even add value!)

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Everyone's home is their castle; a patch of land you can call your own. 

So it's no surprise we go big and go home when it comes to looking after our pride and joy, with Brits spending a whopping £83 billion on improving our properties in 2019 alone. 

While some of us will be considering major renovations and adding value with extensions, you can freshen up your house easily with small, but essential, new additions - as well as investing in quality security for your peace of mind. 

Here, we reveal 10 top brands that every household can benefit from... 

Micro jump starter packs a powerful punch 

The Ring RPPL200 Micro Jump Starter makes sure you never need to worry about a flat battery again - and can be used as a USB power bank and boasts an LED light 

There is few things as frustrating as leaving the house, getting into your car and the engine not starting.

However, gone are the days where you need to pull out yards of greasy jump leads from your boot; the new Ring RPPL200 Micro Jump Starter is here to help.

Despite being a fraction of the size and weight of a traditional lead-acid power pack, this model can start 12V vehicles up to 2L - and can be recharged quicker. It also comes with intelligent clamps to prevent sparking, as well as short circuit and anti-spike protection.

As well as coming with micro USB charging cable, making it easy to recharge either in the car or at home, it can also be used as a power bank for your phone or laptop and boasts a built-in LED light that can double up as an emergency torch.

The Info: Click here for more information and a great offer from Argos.

Change your tiles, transform your home       

Topps Tiles are the experts in using innovative tile designs to revamp your home in 2020

Indulging in interior trends is a tricky business; what's in fashion today is out tomorrow. But one way to create a new look that will stand the test of time is with tiling.

At Topps Tiles, they are passionate about using innovative designs with the latest technology. Their in-store experts know everything there is to about tiling and can help you see how they will look in your home using their 3D room visualiser (available in selected stores across the UK), alongside that there is informative videos highlighting the latest trends, amazing products and styling advice.

A hot shade for 2020 is Metro Blush, part of their bestselling Metro range, which can be paired with coloured grout for a retro-inspired powder room. Stello Black - an elegant pattern that captures the rustic character of Spanish encaustic tile - is also a great choice for those looking for a bold new look.

The Info: Click here for inspiration on your tiling project.

Secure your home and work with innovative alarms 

Protect your property, workplace and family with innovative alarm systems from the UK's number one, Verisure 

 It’s essential for everyone to feel safe in their homes.

Whether you want assurance your property is protected whilst you're away, on holiday or simply want to sleep soundly; Verisure can give you peace of mind.

As the number one monitored alarm systems company in Europe - currently available in 16 countries and counting – Verisure now leads the UK in new alarm sales.

With over 30 years’ experience, their almost three and a half million customers agree that they're the best in the business. Scoring 4.7/5 on Trustpilot, with more than 4,000 reviews, they have earned the best rating in the industry.

When targeted by burglars, time matters - and Verisure aims for a response time within less than a minute. They are pioneers of the only alarm with ZeroVision Smoke Barrier, which creates zero visibility conditions in less than 45 seconds; making it impossible to continue a break-in. They also take care of business premises, so whether it's your house or workplace, Verisure protects the life you’ve worked hard to build.

The Info: Click here for a free site survey and no-obligation quotation. If you buy an alarm system, you can take advantage of our exclusive 60 percent discount on set up and connection fee.

Flooring is the foundation of any beautiful room 

Choose Wolff and Grace for beautiful flooring solutions for your home improvements and decor upgrades 

Step into a world of ideas and inspiration for your next renovation with Wolff & Grace, London’s premier destination for quality flooring.

With more than two decades of industry experience, this family business stocks and fits an extensive range of carpet, laminate, bespoke rugs, Victorian tiles, engineered wood, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), and artificial grass for both domestic and commercial properties.

Combining a talented team of flooring and carpet fitters with high quality products and competitive prices, Wolff & Grace provide their clients the perfect balance between cost, practicality and style.

The Info: Click here for expert advice or visit the Wolff & Grace showroom at 89 Highgate Hill, London.

Add value - and protection - to your home 

From glass verandas to garage doors - and security systems - Crocodile products add style and value to your home 

No matter how perfect your home feels, there is always room for improvement. And if you can add value in the process, all the better!

With Crocodile, you can put your own stamp on your house - while even boosting its worth.

From their super-stylish Stowaway garage doors operated at the push of a button to chic enclosed glass verandas and winter gardens that allow you to enjoy your garden whatever the weather, there's a Crocodile product for everyone.

They are also experts in giving you peace of mind at home thanks to their Homecare Security Shutters system that offers all round protection.

All products are bespoke to your specific requirements and your wallet won't take a huge hit, either - Crocodile offer two years' interest free credit. 

The Info: Click here for more information about Crocodile products.

Sit back and relax with a cool glass of vino

Sub-Zero & Wolf wine preservation units keep your wines tasting their best - and look stylish in any home 

One of life’s simple pleasures is coming home after a long day at work and settling down with a refreshing glass of wine.

However, if your chosen bottle has been sitting on the side all day, the chances are that it’s not as fresh as you envisioned – and, depending on how you’ve been storing it, its subtly crafted flavour may have been affected, too.

That’s where Sub-Zero & Wolf wine preservation units come in. These beautifully designed fridges boast a timeless, stainless steel design that’ll fit into any home; perfect for sitting under existing kitchen cabinets or as standalone features. And, thanks to their bright LED lighting, it’s easy to pick out the perfect wine for the occasion.

But a great look isn’t all they offer. As well as cooling your favourite vintages, Sub-Zero & Wolf wine preservation units protect bottles from humidity, vibration, heat and light – the four factors that can have a detrimental impact on wine quality. Plus, thanks to the improved wine racks which cradle bottles, and smooth rack extension that minimises disturbances to the bottles, you can ensure that whenever you fancy a glass, it’ll be as good as you dreamed.

The Info: Click here to request your free brochure and experience better quality wine with style.

Brighten up your chores

SEBO X7 Pastel Collection will help brighten up your home and make vacuuming easier

SEBO X7 Pastel Collection will help brighten up your home and make vacuuming easier

While we all love the feeling of relaxing in a clean and tidy home, the process of getting there can be quite laborious.

So, why not brighten up the task of doing your chores by treating yourself to something with a little bit of pizzazz.

The SEBO X7 Pastel Collection of vacuum cleaners does just that. They come in a range of cool colours including Pastel Pink and boast an anti-allergy design, sensor-controlled height adjustment, performance boost button, LED searchlight and with a five-year warranty.

If that wasn't enough reasons to pick up a pink design, SEBO are giving 25 percent of profits of the X7 Pastel Pink cleaner to The Pink Ribbon Foundation in support of those affected by breast cancer.

The Info: Click here to buy yours now and get 10 percent of the RRP with the code SEBO10. The code is only valid for one week from launch of campaign (28/02/2020).

Find your perfect furniture fit

Find a bespoke piece of furniture for your home with Jali.co.uk

Every home is unique, and finding the perfect furniture can be challenging.

The pieces you choose should be built to last, suit your decor and, naturally, should fit the available space.

So, if you take your living space seriously, you should consider a bespoke option. Jali.co.uk is an online furniture factory, creating custom-made furniture at affordable prices.

Famous for its fancy fretwork radiator covers, the Jali range includes cupboards, bookcases, decorative shutters and fitted wardrobes – and its creations have been seen in some of the biggest British films in history.

Customers can specify the exact size and style of their favourite items with a few simple clicks, ensuring a unique and perfect fit for their home. With a 3D designer view and real time price updates, Jali is perfect for tackling awkward spaces, as well as offering a huge variety of style options to enhance any interior. Jali uses cutting edge tech to guarantee bespoke orders at the lowest price and fastest turnaround.

The Info: Click here to design your own furniture, email sales@jali.co.uk or call 01227 833333.

A great day starts the night before

When it comes to comfort, no one delivers like Casper - from pillows to mattresses, sheets and lamps, they can give you all the tools for a perfect night sleep

In a stressful world, sleep can sometimes take a hit. 

That's why it's so important that we create the perfect setting for bedtime.

When it comes to comfort, no one delivers like Casper. Their unique design features a supportive inner pillow encased in a fluffy, cloud-like outer pillow. And the best bit? It stays cool thanks to being wrapped in breathable cotton - ideal for regulating your temperature at night.

The Casper pillow is perfectly complimented by soft-yet-crisp Supima® cotton sheets, ideal as the weather warms up, and their Glow Light, a self-dimming bedside lamp that allows to wind down slowly at night and awake gently in the morning. 

Finally, make sure your mattress works for you with Casper; they deliver yours for free and give you 100 nights to test it out. If you don’t love it, they come and pick it up - and refund you all your hard-earned cash, no questions asked.

The Info: Click here and upgrade your sleep with an award-winning mattress. 

Ideal Boilers at the heart of your home

Ideal Boilers make products that are at the heart of your home and offers unparalleled service and reliability

It's funny how much we take a comfortable, cosy home for granted - until the boiler goes on the blink. That's why it's so important to make sure we get ours from a company we can trust.

With Ideal Boilers, you know you're in safe hands. With a longstanding history dating back to 1906, you'll be able to find quality, reliable products that suit every home. While having a newer, more efficient model at the heart of your home will make it run more effectively, Ideal Boilers offers warranties that last up to 12 years, making it the perfect choice for your peace of mind. 

And if you do need one of the expert team to come and fix yours, Ideal Boilers is committed to delivering a high standard of service to all of its installers and consumers first time, every time.

Keep an eye-out for their heartwarming new TV campaign, highlighting the movie moments that have given us that warm and fuzzy feeling. 

The Info: Click here to find your local Ideal Recommended Installer or to find out which model is ideally-suited to you and your home.