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Can cold weather crack my house walls?

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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