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Whether you travel near or far, from the Florida Keys to French Polynesia, most humans love the allure of an island escape. Tropical style is calming and never out of place in island destinations. There are ways to add a touch of island style to your home without going full tropical or coastal with the interior design, and summer is a season when it feels good to incorporate vacation vibes in our interiors. Island style is casual, breezy, and carefree so naturally it has its appeal. Below are some examples of how to add a touch of island style to…

I feel like I finally got my groove back after being away for a week. I had a nice time in Florida and now I see summer is a season to reset. Both my teens are living in our house this summer so I get to spend more time with them and I have no vacation plans other than little excursions around my local town. I spent most of last summer in Florida and have taken a few wonderful trips in recent months, but now it’s time to enjoy being at home June through August. So far things are going…

I’m flying home from Florida today and headed back to work. I had a few inquiries about the white and woven console I’m using for storage and display in my art and gift shop. It’s not one piece, it’s two cabinets pushed together, and I just discovered they are no longer available from the source where I purchased them. I use them to store extra merchandise and bubble wrap and packing material for future sales. It’s a great pair of cabinets that work well with the aesthetic of the shop.   To get the same look, I found these 31”…

As the UK slowly eases the coronavirus lockdown in line with the government’s new COVID-19 recovery strategy, small business owners are preparing to reopen – with colleague and customer safety as a key priority. Here are ten tasks that you should tackle to return to work after COVID-19 safer and stronger than ever. What to do inside your business premises 1. Deep clean your working area No matter whether your business operates in an office, retail shop or warehouse, you may want to consider an initial deep clean before you reopen. A cleaner will focus on disinfecting the equipment and…

Landlords across the UK take pride in providing their tenants with a safe and warm home to live in. Similarly, British business owners work hard to create an enjoyable environment for both their customers and their employees. Making sure that all gas appliances in your property or business premises are working safely plays a big part in achieving this. Plus, legally, landlords have to make sure their properties are gas safe and business owners have a similar responsibility to maintain all gas appliances being used. Find a vetted gas/heating engineer to complete the job on Rated People. To mark the…

It might be tricky to believe, but across the UK right now, new records are being set when it comes to house buying and selling. The homes sales pipeline is 50% bigger than this time last year, according to Zoopla’s House Price Index – leading plenty of us to take the leap and move house during the COVID-19 pandemic. And with the recently extended stamp duty holiday in place, there’s no better time than now to buy your next home.  House prices: How much are they going for? Nationwide’s House Price Index has found that annual house price growth is…

Last updated: 14th December 2021 As COVID-19 continues to affect our lives, it’s still incredibly important that we all work together to stay safe and healthy. Here is the latest government advice brought together with our top tips to help you protect yourself and any tradespeople carrying out work for you. Country-specific coronavirus rules ENGLAND As we respond to the new risks posed by the Omicron Covid variant, the Prime Minister has confirmed a move to ‘Plan B‘ restrictions. At Rated People, we’re making sure you are kept up to date on all the latest rules and guidance set out…

I’m in Florida this weekend with my brother showing him the area, he’s never visited the Gulf Coast. I’m taking him to see all my favorite beaches and we’re having a lot of fun. We both have families and busy lives so it’s nice to spend some time together exploring and reconnecting. We’re wading the waves, eating seafood, and catching up on stories and life, it’s lovely. I’ll be in California for the summer so it’s nice to have a getaway to the Gulf before staying home for a few months. Hope you’re all enjoying your three day weekend too!…

Wind power could power every UK home by 2030, according to Boris Johnson’s recent pledge at the Conservative party conference. The Prime Minister has pledged £160 million to upgrade ports and infrastructure in order to increase the UK’s offshore wind capacity, as part of the first stage of the Build Back Greener initiative. Through this investment, the UK will be the world leader in clean wind energy. Plus, hundreds of thousands of UK jobs are likely to be created along the way. Furthermore, in the Budget on 3rd March 2021, the government announced an extra £20 million investment into wind power.…

Rated People testimonial written by Keytek® Locksmiths If you’ve ever needed a tradesperson to do work in your home, chances are you will have heard of or stumbled across Rated People. Thousands of homeowners look to them to help find a reliable and trustworthy tradesperson like Keytek® Locksmiths, but why? Discover how Rated People has helped us and our customers alike! Who are Rated People? Rated People have been around for tradespeople and homeowners for over 10 years, and they’ve grown from strength to strength to be able to claim the title of the UK’s number 1 online marketplace! They’re…