If you’re thinking about buying a thatched house, you may want to consider the pros and cons of living in one. Forget what you saw on a box of Chocolates, or on some fancy travel show. There are a number of factors to consider, including the quality of the thatch and its durability. You should...Continue reading
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Insulation can be fitted internally or externally and stops the flow of heat out of the house, plus stops the flow of cold air into the house
What Home Improvements Offer the Best Value For Money? Improve your home from only £10!
In today’s economic climate it’s more important than ever to make your home improvements worth the money you spend. And there are some great ways to do that, which is especially important in today’s higher cost of living. Read on to discover the top tips that you can employ to improve your own home, and...Continue reading
Exterior Or Internal Wall Insulation – How to Decide What’s Best For Your house
When it comes to the insulation of the exterior or internal walls of your home, you have a wide variety of choices. There are foam boards, batts, spray foam, and fibreglass. Each one has its own pros and cons. It’s important to understand what’s available so you can make the right choice for your home.Continue reading
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Spray Foam Roof Insulation
Spray foam insulation is an important home improvement product for a number of reasons although it’s not without controversy. It can save energy, reduce the cost of heating and cooling your home, and help create a more comfortable, multipurpose living space. However, it isn’t without its downsides, too, which we explain in detail here.Continue reading
Pre-fabricated houses: How Prefabs solved the post war housing shortage
Between the end of the second world war and the 1970’s, many houses in the UK were built with concrete, often from pre-formed, pre-cast sections made in a factory. This was necessary to alleviate a chronic housing shortage after the war.
Noisy neighbours, soundproofing and acoustic controls. How to live a quieter life
Does noise bother you? Do you yearn for a quieter life at home? Whether we live in a house or an apartment, noise, from neighbours or nearby businesses, can ruin not only our sleep, but our daily lives too. We discuss and explain solutions for soundproofing houses and flats in a sustainable way, to provide...Continue reading
Converting your cellar or basement with drywall plasterboard to create new living areas
Are you looking to make extra space in your house? The answer could be right under your feet! A basement or cellar below a house is often an unloved and unused space but with a little hard work and knowledge, it can be transformed into a variety of things.
Exterior wall insulation for houses. What is it and what are the benefits?
Do you have an older home that has no cavity wall? Is the inside often very cold, even with the heating on? Are your home heating bills costing you more and more each year? Does the outside of your house attract mould, cracks and flaking paint? Then there is a solution for your house that...Continue reading
Five top tips to keep your older house nice and warm in winter and beat the energy price rises
I’m writing this article in cold weather, and to be honest, although it’s still fairly mild during the day, the nights are certainly getting colder and it won’t be long before the chill and wind of winter really bites. With that in mind, how can you keep your home warm, without just turning the heating...Continue reading
The pro’s and con’s of Exterior wall insulation for your property
Exterior wall Insulation, is it really something that you want or need on your home? We discuss whether having a render exterior wall coating applied to your home is such a good idea? Homes are very important to everyone, it’s where we live, sometimes where we work, and where we relax and enjoy the company...Continue reading