Gadget-loving generation driving up value of home contents Consumer electronics dominate the interior look of modern British homes as the country approaches the first stage of the digital switchover. more

Is the web calling you for free? Switching telephone providers used to be the only way homeowners could save money on their telephone bills. Now, thanks to new technology, consumers have another option – making phone calls over the internet. more

FRESHERS NEED CLEAR HEADS WHEN BUYING PCs, ADVISES CONSUMER DIRECT As the new academic year gets underway, Consumer Direct, the governments consumer helpline, is offering advice to university freshers thinking about buying or upgrading their PC or laptop. more

IS YOUR HOME KILLING YOU? THINK MOST ACCIDENTS HAPPEN ON THE ROAD? WRONG... MORE PEOPLE ARE more

Choosing an estate agent Estate agents have been unfairly labeled the sharks of the property world but they can help more

Which features add the most value? Thanks to the many TV programmes popularising the idea, there is an increasing number of more

Ikea flats pack FURNISHINGS store Ikea are launching their own flat-pack blocks of more

Pipe down Leaking pipes need immediate attention, but it's not always practical to carry out a permanent repair straight away. more

Kidz in mind Children often draw the short straw when it comes to bedrooms. more