I bought an abandoned home for 85p -it didn’t have running water or electricity, but now it’s my dream house worth £384k

I bought an abandoned home for 85p -it didn’t have running water or electricity, but now it’s my dream house worth £384k

A WOMAN has revealed that she bought an entire abandoned home for just 85p, and has transformed it into her dream home, which is now worth £384,000. Meredith Tabbone, 44, purchased the home in Sambuca di Sicilia, Italy back in 2019 and has spent the last few years completely transforming it. I bought an abandoned … Read more

My neighbours used my home & garden as their own before I moved in – they even removed a fence panel, I’m fuming

My neighbours used my home & garden as their own before I moved in - they even removed a fence panel, I’m fuming

IT’S very important to know your rights if you are embroiled in a fence row with a neighbour. How do I know which side I own? A boundary feature can be a fence, wall, hedge, ditch, piece of wire, or sometimes even just the edge of a driveway. The only way to know for certain … Read more

I’ve already done NEXT year’s Christmas shopping – there’s an often-forgotten shop I hit to nab quality festive bargains

I’ve already done NEXT year’s Christmas shopping - there's an often-forgotten shop I hit to nab quality festive bargains

A NUMBER of savvy Brits have already secured their 2025 Christmas decorations for a fraction of the original retail price.  That includes one woman who saved herself an eye-watering £135 on ornaments, tree baubles, nutcrackers and even gift bags.  2 One shopper nabbed £205 worth of festive… I’ve already done NEXT year’s Christmas shopping – … Read more

Picture-perfect three-bed house hides iconic secret Brit movie fans will love – but comes with huge price tag

Picture-perfect three-bed house hides iconic secret Brit movie fans will love - but comes with huge price tag

THIS picture-perfect house hides an iconic secret that British movie fans will love – but it comes with a hefty price tag. The bright three-bed home, nestled away on a West London cobbled street, has entered the market for a whopping £2.3million. 6 This picture-perfect house hides an iconic… Picture-perfect three-bed house hides iconic secret … Read more

I’m a decluttering pro – the 9 items to get rid from your home before 2025 as they bring negative energy

I’m a decluttering pro - the 9 items to get rid from your home before 2025 as they bring negative energy

WE all love a good clear-out, and when is a better time to declutter than before the New Year? Every New Year brings with it a fresh start and a fresh outlook for the next year ahead. 5 Experts have revealed the nine things you should get rid of before the New YearCredit: Getty 5 … Read more

I’ve lived outside permanently for five years and eat roadkill, people are disgusted but it’s saved me £13,350k

I've lived outside permanently for five years and eat roadkill, people are disgusted but it’s saved me £13,350k

A WOMAN who has lived in a tent for the past five years has lifted the lid on what life is really like in the great outdoors – including the incredible amount of money she saves with her alternative lifestyle. Manders Barnett considers herself to be an outside dweller, spending her days salvaging… I’ve lived … Read more

‘The ground was vibrating’ says mum who hunted for iPhone after crafty fox buried it in her garden

'The ground was vibrating' says mum who hunted for iPhone after crafty fox buried it in her garden

A THIEVING fox took a hairdresser’s lost mobile phone and buried it in a neighbour’s garden. The sly critter pounced after Helen Price un­wittingly dropped her iPhone as she got out of her car. 2 A cheeky fox picked up a dropped phone and buried it in a neighbour’s gardenCredit: Alamy It… ‘The ground was … Read more

Five tips for New Year’s Eve cocktails to save time and money

Five tips for New Year's Eve cocktails to save time and money

SHAKE up your cocktails this New Year with shortcuts that can save time and money. From ready-made mixers to own-brand booze, you can still enjoy top tipples on a budget. 7 We have five tips for New Year’s Eve cocktails that save time and moneyCredit: Getty Here are some ideas that are just the… Five … Read more

Scots dad stunned after finding 700-year-old coin worth £1500 sitting in his garden

Scots dad stunned after finding 700-year-old coin worth £1500 sitting in his garden

A SCOTS council engineer couldn’t believe his luck after he found a 700-year-old coin at the bottom of his garden. Craig Smith, 34, was fixing a fence in his back garden of his home in Linlithgow, West Lothian, during the summer when he discovered the extremely rare item. 5 Craig Smith discovered a… Scots dad … Read more

Anita Rani accused of faking plans to buy £850k home after marriage split as she appears on Escape to the Country

Anita Rani accused of faking plans to buy £850k home after marriage split as she appears on Escape to the Country

COUNTRYFILE star Anita Rani has come under fire from fans for ‘faking’ her interest in buying a new home. The 47-year-old appeared on Celebrity Escape to the Country in a bid to find a new place to live away from Hackney following her marriage split. 5 Anita appeared on Escape to the Country… Anita Rani … Read more