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In today’s world, where you hear every day about global warming and such like, whether you believe what a daft, miserable Swedish teenager thinks, or just think its a money making hoax, there are a few things you can do to your home to gain approval from the eco zealots. Werther its installing a heat...Continue reading
Werther you are looking to sell up and move on, or are in the market to buy a house at the moment, there are several things to look out for when you find that practically perfect property. Nowadays, and in the current housing market, lenders are being very wary as to what properties they will...Continue reading
Yes, dampness can cause structural damage to a house if left unaddressed over a prolonged period of time. Dampness refers to the presence of excess moisture or water in building materials, such as walls, floors, and foundations. It can occur due to various reasons, such as leaks in plumbing, rainwater infiltration, condensation, or rising damp...Continue reading
Despite the energy crisis and falling house prices, people are still doing their bit to improve their homes. They’re spending money on repairs, as well as small upgrades that will make a big impact on their home’s aesthetic and feel. The top home improvement trends for this year include kitchen and bathroom remodelling, home work...Continue reading
As a company, we pride ourselves on leaving a job when it’s finished, absolutely spick and span, and very clean, but what happens if you are having other work done and the tradesman or contractor leaves a mess? They could have actually done some really high quality work, but not everyone cleans up after themselves,...Continue reading
The Victorian era heralded great changes throughout not only our own country, but also in the then British Empire, much of which can be seen today in our streets in the form of industrial buildings, churches, bridges and of course, houses. The Victorians knew how to build stuff to last, and if you live in...Continue reading
We have written many articles on home improvements over the years but this time we are going to tell you about home UN-improvements. That is the removal from a building of misguided features or unsuitable home “improvements” added during previous renovations.
If you are looking for tradesmen or contractors on the internet, with a view to finding one or two to come around to your house to price up some jobs, it is certainly worth choosing the right person to take on the job. However, dear consumer I have a secret to tell you: It’s a...Continue reading
Quite apart from the undeniable fact that DIY has a better sound to it than YDIFM, recent studies have shown that DIY is on the decline, so we thought to find out exactly why. I was brought up in the 1970’s and as far as I can recall, my father was ALWAYS doing something DIY...Continue reading
Your home is under attack!! No, don’t worry, there’s no need to call the police (!), you need to call us instead! Why? Because right now, the weather is preparing to attack the exterior walls of your house, so if you don’t have a weatherproof wall coating on the walls, watch out! So what’s the...Continue reading
Hey buddy! (Good afternoon old chap!) Home improvements remain similar in nature in both the UK & America but words used by contractors vary wildly between the 2 countries, which side of the pond are you on? Do you know your siding from your cladding? Is it a bucket or a pail? Let’s do a...Continue reading
In the UK, and many other countries, there exists a set of enforceable rules and regulations that govern the built environment, which aim to ensure that buildings are constructed, altered or improved in a sympathetic and safe manner. There are various common home improvements, usually the more “major” types, that require permission from your local...Continue reading