The weather is dreary. Christmas is on the way. So, right now is an absolutely terrible time to jump into the housing market. Isn’t it?

Creating a home that nurtures you and your loved ones goes beyond décor, design and furniture layout. A well-balanced living environment can greatly improve your physical, mental and emotional health.

Many people turn to comfort food to get through the colder, darker autumn and winter months. But reach too often for a plate of stodge, and your energy levels and waistline will pay the price.

In the past decade, millions of Brits have snapped up home tech gadgets to monitor their kids, cats, dogs and deliveries. About one in five homes has a doorbell camera, while thousands more have pet CCTV or video baby monitors.