As the UK property market is so uncertain right now, many homeowners are choosing to improve their current property rather than move on. This means there’s never been a better time to start work on your own home, for example refurbishing or convert...
Our garages are not what most of us would consider a true “room” or living space in our homes. For many UK homeowners, their garage is a glorified storage cupboard holding onto decades-old tins of paint, unused exercise equipment and old CD colle...
Once the wetter weather hits, it’s always a scramble to make sure your house is well-protected against water ingress, leaks, damp, mould, and other issues adverse weather can cause. However, many often overlook other parts of the home, particularly...
The importance of working gutters to a happy and healthy home cannot be understated. Leaking gutters lead to mould and mildew, which can cause structure damaging rot. This will significantly compromise the safety and value of your home. Water that ha...
The Great British weather can be unpredictable at the best of times, as recent months have proven. It’s vital to keep an eye on forecasts as a homeowner however, as storm damage can affect properties anywhere in a multitude of ways. As our climate ...
Winter never seems to be too far away – whether it has just passed or fast approaching, it is a time when the temperatures outside can plummet to levels well below freezing at times, meaning it is extremely vital to keep your property as warm as po...
Sheds are ideal for a wide range of different purposes – they’re ideal for use as storage spaces, rooms for our hobbies and more besides. They’re also relatively simple to build and maintain, making them hugely popular throughout the country. H...
For many people across the country, working from home has become the new norm. Despite the convenience and no travel, working from home can cause difficulties with lack of space and the general need to have your own peaceful area in which to concentr...
Wherever you live in the UK, you’re likely to see plenty of birds every day. They play a pivotal role in just about every ecosystem on the planet and come in hundreds of thousands of shapes and sizes. However, there are a number of issues that can ...
Velux produce a wide range of different blinds for their line of roof windows, both flat and pitched. They come in multiple different sizes and each variety comes with several unique benefits and features. However, some of these can be very differen...
Choosing the right flashing is one of the most important parts of correctly fitting a roof window. Velux flashing kits are designed to provide a secure, protective seal between the window itself and your roofing material. Its main job is to prevent w...
For many, the prospect of building a roof is perhaps the most daunting aspect of constructing a home. A lot depends on the quality of a roof and its construction, including protecting the home’s inhabitants from the elements, the house’s structur...
