Take a look at your walls. Both inside the home and outside. Can you see cracks? Ignore them at your peril. This could be a time to pay some attention to the outside of your house, especially with the onset of the cold winter months.
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Exterior house painting: The secrets that decorators don’t want you to know
Is your local painter and decorator hiding something from you? Is the paint they use all it’s cracked up to be? Are there some things that the trade do not want the public finding out about? We lift the curtain on your local decorator with some surprising facts.
Why You Must Get the Outside of Your House Painted Before Winter!
Welcome, fellow homeowners and architecture enthusiasts, to a discussion about one of the most crucial aspects of maintaining a beautiful and resilient home – the exterior. Just as the famed architect Mies van der Rohe once said, “God is in the details,” the longevity and appeal of your home lie in the meticulous care you...Continue reading
Don’t fail fall: How to prepare your house for Autumn
We have had a fairly warm summer in 2023 but it won’t last forever. Autumn soon comes around, as it does every year, so should we prepare our home for the colder, wetter weather? You bet! And here’s some top tips, handy hacks and useful information to prepare your home for the colder weather.Continue reading
What Sustainable and eco-friendly home improvements could I do to my house?
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
What is the best paint for bathrooms and kitchens, and why?
Whenever you are planning an interior decorating job, one of the most important rooms to consider is the bathroom. Second only to the kitchen, but did you know there is specific paint which must be used in these areas? Waterborne interior paint designed to resist steam and moisture is ideal for high condensation areas as...Continue reading
The most effective way to use emulsion paint for your decorating project
Paint is composed of pigments that add colour, binders that keep it together and solvents that make the liquid evaporate when drying, and additives with special properties like mildew-blocking or stain-killing properties. Some paints also contain VOCs (volatile organic compounds) which may cause asthma as well as reproductive and developmental issues in infants and children.Continue reading
What property problems or defects would stop you getting a mortgage?
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
10 Essential Tips for a Professional House Painting Job: Expert Advice to Transform Your Home
No matter your painting strategy – hiring professional help or doing it yourself – there are certain key points you need to keep in mind when approaching this task. With that in mind, we enlisted the expertise of some of our experts on the top ten tips they share for conducting professional house painting jobs.Continue reading
Cork based exterior wall coatings. Are they any good?
Cork-based exterior wall coatings are a type of finish that is applied to the exterior walls of a building using a mixture that contains cork as one of its main components. This coating is known for its unique properties and benefits, which include thermal insulation, waterproofing, and durability.
Can damp cause structural damage to my house?
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
Why Home Improvement should be your number one priority this year
Home improvement is an essential aspect of homeownership that involves renovating, upgrading, and enhancing the appearance, functionality, and safety of a house or property. What improvements do you plan on getting done this year?