Window shutter blinds look great with just about any house style or with the wide range of window shapes currently available. But, appearance isn’t everything. Usually, both exterior and interior shutters provide many benefits to the average homeowner. They keep the light out and help to insulate your home from outside temperature extremes. But, probably … Read more
If you park your car on a driveway outside your house, you will probably already have a dropped kerb to make it easier to access the road. However, if you don’t, be careful as it’s illegal to drive over a pavement without one. You see, normal pavements aren’t built to withstand the weight of a … Read more
If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably already decided it’s time for a new boiler. But, you might find that the money you pay for a new boiler costs less than you thought it would. Also, they come as an easily handled unit, so the labour involved when installing a replacement is at a minimum … Read more
Perhaps you’ve recently bought a house with electric storage heating or solid fuel fire. If so, you’re probably not very happy with their performance. More than likely, you’ll want to convert your present form of heating to a modern central heating system. First, look at what you’ve got in the way of domestic heating and … Read more
They say that the UK is a nation of gardeners. So, it’s no wonder that people spend many hundreds of pounds on a backyard makeover and many thousands of pounds if it needs landscape gardening too. Many households enjoy entertaining, relaxing or pottering in the garden, while others just want somewhere for the kids to … Read more
Companies and private individuals use waste skips for the controlled disposal of waste. They’re useful because the only effort is to load them with the items we no longer need. This could be builders waste, recyclable waste, landfill waste, garden waste, or house clearance. If you have a small amount of waste, a householder can … Read more
When we hear the word “Damp”, we imagine difficult and costly procedures, together with chaos in the home as a professional fixes the problem. Fortunately, damp in the home is quite common and we have many tried and tested remedies available to use. Furthermore, the cost of damp proofing internal walls, as well as external, … Read more
Many people don’t realise they have a valuable resource sitting under their roof. The loft in your house can be a useful storage area that rarely gets used to its full potential. But, to use it properly you must lay flooring boards so you can safely walk around and store those boxes, old suitcases and … Read more
Why would you want to buy a new or upgrade your staircase? Simple questions need simple answers. But first, let’s consider what a staircase does. Usually, it’s often the first thing one sees when walking into the house. Because most stairs lead from the front hall it can be the showcase of your home. Secondly, … Read more
You’ve probably seen bifold doors discussed during home improvement and gardening programmes on television. They are a great way to open up your home or conservatory to allow “the garden into your living room”. The doors slide on tracks and fold away neatly at the side of the frame giving more useful space. External bifold … Read more
