Home tips and guides

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Top five feature wall ideas

Inspiration and lifestyle

30 April 2018

Feature walls can easily transform a room. Here are our top tips for adding a splash of character by simply changing one wall.

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GDPR: what are your new data privacy rights?

Inspiration and lifestyle

30 April 2018

GDPR will give individuals more rights over how their personal data is collected and processed. Here, AXA explains what your new rights are over your data.

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How to plan a party and protect your home

Inspiration and lifestyle

6 April 2018

If you're having a party at home the last thing you need is breakages or spills. Read our guide here for how to plan a party whilst protecting your home.

Improving home storage
What’s in store? Top ten tips for improving home storage

Inspiration and lifestyle

6 April 2018

Is finding space a struggle? Are your cupboards cluttered and drawers disordered? Here are AXA's top tips for improving storage at home.

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Smoke alarms: choosing the right one

Home safety

20 March 2018

Fires cause costly property damages so a smoke alarm should be at the top of most homeowner's safety checklist. Choose the right alarm with our guide here.

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Securing your home before you go on holiday

Home security

20 March 2018

With a few simple steps and some advance planning, it’s possible to ensure your home is protected and fully secure while you’re away on holiday.

Dealing with rising damp
How to deal with rising damp

Home maintenance

20 March 2018

Rising damp - it’s the phrase that no homeowner wants to hear. This post by AXA explains what rising damp is and on the best ways to deal with it.

Flowering plant invader Japanese knotweed otherwise known as Fallopia japonica
How to deal with knot-weed

Home maintenance

20 March 2018

Japanese knot-weed is an invasive, non-native plant that can cause serious damage to your property. Read our guide on how to get rid of it here.

Dealing with dry rot
How to deal with dry rot

Home maintenance

20 March 2018

In this guide we look at how to identify dry rot, how to treat it, and how to prevent it coming back in the long-term.