• Interest in DIY has peaked in recent months, with the hashtag #DIYideas boasting 3.2 billion views on TikTok.
• Tidying up your garden was found to be the most valuable DIY task, adding a possible £57,922 to your home’s value, with a DIY cost of just £68 to complete.
• The simple act of cleaning your walls claimed second place, with a potential value add of £26,100 from just a £5 spend.
• Low-cost options such as freshening up tiling grout at a cost of just £2 has the potential to add nearly £5,000 to your home

With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to eat into our home improvements budget, many UK homeowners are looking for clever ways to undertake DIY tasks for themselves around the home, with the hashtag #DIYideas boasting 3.2 billion views on TikTok.

Following the expected slowdown on the UK housing market over the summer months, homeowners hoping to grab the attention of potential buyers now the slump has passed will likely be looking for clever ways to improve the look of their property whilst still adding potential value to their home.

In a bid to learn more about the simple ways in which Brits can improve their property on a budget while still adding value to their home, the experts at commercial estate agents, Savoy Stewart, have calculated the potential costs behind the top 10 easy-to-do home projects, as well as looking in to the potential value these might add to your home when looking to sell. 

When looking at the home improvements that can give you the most bang for your buck, tending to your garden comes out on top, despite having a DIY cost of as little as £68 to complete. 

According to the findings, having a manicured garden could add up to 20% onto the value of your home, or even increase your potential asking price by up to £58,000. 

The top 10 home improvements to add value to your home:

The similarly simple DIY task of cleaning your walls came in at second place, costing as little as £5 to complete yourself.

According to the research, deep cleaning your home can be a simple way to add up to £26,100 to your home’s value, so it’s certainly worth touching up the paint work and putting in the elbow grease needed to get rid of those scuff marks.

Reports show that improving your kitchen can reportedly add up to £10,000 onto your home’s value – but you don’t need to go for a full remodel to give your home an upgrade. 

Those looking to spruce up their kitchen will be thrilled to learn that clever hacks such as adding strip lighting to your kitchen cabinets will set you back just £9 and is something even the most novice DIYer can undertake.

Another clever kitchen trick claiming a place within the top five, is painting your kitchen cabinets, adding a potential value to your home of up to £10,000 for a mere £18 DIY spend. 

By simply removing the cabinet doors and taking off the handles, you can easily update even the most tired looking kitchen by giving it a much-needed splash of this season’s trending colours. 

The hashtag #paintingkitchencabinets has a huge 5.9 million views on TikTok, so it seems many are loving this cheap hack. 

In fifth place is another budget kitchen glow up tip; updating your kitchen hardware, which requires a tiny budget of just £34 to complete.

Once you’ve updated your cabinet colours, replacing your old handles with something new and more on trend is the next step in the process, and has the potential to add up to £10,000 value to your home, according to the study.

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Celebrating the present and looking toward the future, Orient Express proudly marks its 140th anniversary this year. Commemorating the very moment when Georges Nagelmackers’ Orient Express embarked on its inaugural journey from Paris to Constantinople in 1883, Orient Express is not merely celebrating a legacy, it embraces its rebirth. The Orient Express legend lives on today through a collection of travel experiences the highly anticipated launches of its legendary trains, a collection of luxury hotels, and Orient Express Silenseas – the world’s largest sailing ship.

Offering artisan travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the Art of Travel with its luxury trains, unique experiences, and collections of rare objects. And coming soon: its first hotels around the world, with the opening of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice in 2025. Another project has also been announced in Riyadh, the first city in the Middle East to announce the arrival of an Orient Express hotel. The luxury travel experience will continue with the launch of Orient Express La Dolce Vita and the return of The legendary Orient Express to railways

As part of the celebration, Orient Express is proud to unveil a captivating film that transcends the boundaries of time and space. The film serves as a tapestry inviting viewers to step into the Golden Age of Travel, capturing the essence of a bygone era and linking to the promise of a tomorrow filled with infinite possibilities – a glimpse into the future, which continues to be as ephemeral as a dream yet as eternal as the earth beneath our feet. Through this captivating visual odyssey, Orient Express invites viewers to embark on a journey that eclipses the ordinary, auspicious experiences to come that are beyond the realm of dreams.

“Our 140th anniversary is not just a milestone; it is a testament to the enduring spirit of adventure and enchantment that has defined Orient Express for over a century. As we celebrate this remarkable journey, we invite the world to join us in embracing a future, Beyond A World of Dreams, where every moment is a celebration of life, travel, and the unending pursuit of the extraordinary,” says Omer Acar, CEO Raffles & Orient Express.

Intimissimi Uomo’s quest is to provide you with a comprehensive line-up of underwear, clothing and pyjamas. The brand’s aim is for people to be able to update their clothes closet or underwear drawer and get what you need wherever you happen to be and at any time of the day.

For this season Intimissimi Uomo presents the new collection in silk-modal, a sophisticated fusion of luxurious fabric, softness and radiance. The collection embodies the essence of contemporary masculine style, offering a versatile selection of garments suitable for different occasions.

Silk and Modal, chosen with meticulous care, are the undisputed protagonists. Silk, known for its natural sheen and luxurious feel on the skin, gives the garments a sophisticated elegance. Modal, on the other hand, offers enveloping comfort and breathability, allowing any daily activity to be tackled with a touch of lightness.

The real new element this year is the piquet work applied to the silk-modal fabric, combined with the range of garments available in this collection, including trousers and shorts, T-shirts, shirts and boxer shorts. Each garment has been carefully designed to ensure an impeccable fit and a modern aesthetic that enhances the male figure.

T-shirts are the timeless staple in a man’s wardrobe. By pairing silk with modal, they become ideal for an informal yet sophisticated look. Perfect to wear under a jacket or simply on their own. For more elegant occasions however, shirts are a versatile, classy option. The sheen of silk and the breathability of modal make this garment an excellent choice for business meetings or formal events.

The trousers are ideal for quiet evenings spent at home, providing comfort and a sophisticated look, offering pleasant warmth without being too heavy. The shorts with tonal pockets and drawstring are the perfect choice for mild days and provide a feeling of freedom and freshness. Whether for leisure or outdoor activities, they guarantee a casual, sophisticated look.

The boxer shorts complete the collection with style. Comfortable and snug, they offer optimal support and a fresh feeling throughout the day.

The silk-modal garments are available in classic midnight blue, grey melange and in a new colour variant: dark green. Blue and grey exude elegance and sobriety, for more formal occasions, while green conveys freshness and dynamism, ideal for days outdoors or informal gatherings.

With its fusion of luxury and comfort, this collection promises to satisfy the needs of modern customers, adding a touch of elegance to every occasion.

Amid reports that Atlético Madrid have “slammed” Celtic for their Champions League ticket prices for this season, SeatPick sought to uncover which British team has got the cheapest away day tickets for their respectable group stage games.1

With the Champions League having started on the 19th September, with Newcastle back in the competition after 20 years – SeatPick has analysed flight data alongside resale ticket prices, to find which British team is lucky enough to have the cheapest away day of the tournament. 

The results: 

Costing just £209 for the cheapest flight (£161) and ticket (£48), Lazio v Celtic on November 28this currently the cheapest Champions League away day for this season’s group games. The cheapest flights from Glasgow to Rome currently stand at £161, with tickets for the game costing as little as £48according to the ticket experts at SeatPick. This game currently has the cheapest match ticket value of all Champions League group games – at almost half the price of Atletico Madrid v Celtic (£83). 

Sevilla v Arsenal on 24th October ranks second, currently costing £239 for a flight and a ticket. Although the match ticket is more than 3 times the price of Lazio v Celtic (£175), flights to Seville from London currently stand at just £64 – the cheapest of all away days analysed. However, buying tickets for Sevilla v Arsenal soon will cost you almost half as much as tickets for Lens v Arsenal – which currently stands at £463 for a flight (£81) and match ticket (£382). 

In third is PSG v Newcastle, setting you back £275 for a flight (£173) and a resale match ticket (£102). Possibly Newcastle’s biggest game in their “group of death” it currently stands at almost a third cheaper than their second-cheapest away day vs Borussia Dortmund (£390). 

Atletico Madrid v Celtic ranks fourth, currently setting you back £361 for a flight (£278) and a resale ticket (£83). Tickets to this game are currently the second cheapest of all Champions League away days, only behind Celtic’s cheapest away day (v Lazio) standing at £48. 

Costing a staggering £1,039 currently, the most expensive Champions League away day for this year’s group stages is Galatasaray v Manchester United. At the moment, a resale ticket for the Red Devils away game on 29th November would set you back a whopping £716 – the most expensive resale ticket of Champions League games so far. Resale tickets are also currently almost 4 times the price of tickets to see Bayern Munich v Manchester United next week (£200), however flights to this game (£388) are a fifth (20%) more expensive. 

AW23 is truly transformative for Mens retailer MOSS, formally Moss Bros, reflecting the modern menswear brand, without losing sight of their tailoring heritage.  With the new rebrand, everything is stripped back to show off the product in a simplified and modern way.

Moss has always had strong sense of heritage and a history of innovating to meet the changing needs of the menswear customer. With the new rebrand, everything is stripped back to show off the product in a simplified and modern way.

The collection has a consistent look and feel, celebrating core product that is versatile, can be mixed and matched and encouraging a conscious approach to styling by prioritizing wearability and sustainability. This season introduces a new level of sophistication to casual dressing. Rugged knits and scaled up outerwear take on the elements. There’s more relaxed silhouettes, soft tailoring, bold colours and luxurious fabrics.

Taking cue from winters embraced in the great British outdoors, AW23 offers up a curation of colour, textures and considered pieces that will set you up for the season – and lay the foundation of a wardrobe you’ll be wearing a whole lot longer. The collection has a consistent look and feel, celebrating core product that is versatile, can be mixed and matched and encouraging a conscious approach to styling by prioritizing wearability and sustainability. Moss has embraced relaxed silhouettes, soft tailoring, bold colours and luxurious fabrics. This season introduces a new level of sophistication to casual dressing, providing elevated looks for everyday style. Rugged knits and scaled up outerwear take on the elements. A stand-out hero piece is the double-breasted boucle coat available in vibrant red.