In a connected world, it doesn’t take much for like-minded groups to develop. But while most are held together by a metaphorical glue, the online community that’s formed around Sugru – a mouldable substance that’s used to fix or customise almost anything – is held together by the real thing.

Gen Xers are living with flatmates, siblings, partners, kids, parents and on their own. While there’s no single model, the majority now own their home. So what made them buy a place? And what are they doing with it? Canvas8 spoke to 20 Gen Xers to discover what makes a house a home for this cohort.

The craft movement has seen more and more people turning to the internet for inspiration, with many looking to cut their spending and even make money selling their creations. BuzzFeed’s Nifty aims to spark their imaginations through short instructional videos for DIY projects and life hacks.

Adding a new coat of paint is an easy way to update one’s home, with 15% of Britons doing so annually. But as people gain more confidence in interior design, paint brands are going the extra mile to stand out. How is ColourCourage using the power of storytelling to sell its pots of pigment?