Our windows are more than just a siphon for the sunlight. They are also responsible for allowing air into our homes, which can be a blessing in the humid summer months. Once winter kicks in, however, they can also represent something of a hindrance. That’s why we’ve put together and the eco-friendliness of their homes […]
As we descend in what promises to be a long and cold winter, many homeowners have already started looking for ways to cut down their winter heating bills and keep their homes warm this coming season. But you might not need to install loft insulation, cavity wall insulation or splash out for a new boiler. […]
Without a sturdy and reliable door handle, a door is essentially useless. But so many of us allow our difficult door handles to remain due to sheer indifference. For the sake of safety and security, however, it’s vital that every door handle in your home is springy and responsive, whether they are keyed or not. […]
Energy consumption is an increasingly heavy concern for many homeowners and landlords in the UK, particularly in a post-lockdown world still struggling to find its feet again after months in hibernation. Having a smart metre installed is a good start but one of the most practical things you can do today to reduce heat and […]
Artificial light in the home certainly serves its purpose. It allows us to enjoy a book before bed and to see what we’re doing in the kitchen in the evening during the winter. It’s also always there when we need it. Natural light, on the other hand, is not quite as easy to control but […]
The conservatory is a mini marvel of modern living – a link between the outside and the inside of our homes that can be used any way we see fit. For decades, it has been seen as the most logical extension for homeowners wishing to add an extra room without ripping up the foundations. Not […]
Nothing lasts forever, not even our conservatories. Indeed, maybe you got yours installed decades ago and thereof and windows have started to reveal the first signs of decay? Or maybe you’ve bought a new house and have realised that the conservatory is a shadow of its former self. Rather than wasting time and money by […]
There are few additions you can make to your home that will have as profound a design impact as a set of bi-folding doors. Not only are they an elegant and space-saving solution for accessing the garden or patio area of your home, but they do so while bringing in so much extra light due […]
The entrance to your home is of paramount importance if you want to make an immediate and lasting impression. It’s your chance to make a bold visual statement and welcome friends, family members, and strangers alike. While the front door itself is going to be a major part of that impression, front door sidelights could […]
In such dark times, light has never been more important and as we’re all spending so much more time at home right now. Bringing some of that light into our living rooms and kitchens, where we do so much of our actual ‘living’, is at the forefront of many minds. You could be fooled into […]