Looking to upgrade your windows but not sure what’s out there on the market? One type of window that is growing in popularity here in the UK is Tilt and Turn. You’ve probably seen it on the continent as it’s much more regularly used there due to the fact it provides flexible – yet secure […]
Wondering what trailing plants and shrubs will look best year-round in your conservatory? Then this article should give you plenty of good ideas of what to choose this coming year – especially if you fancy a change. Choose wisely though, because climbers and shrubs aren’t seasonal and it’s these that give an overall look to […]
Having a conservatory built onto your home is a huge bonus. It’s not just because you’ll gain more sunshine all year round, thanks to those lovely big windows, but you’ll also have much more space. What you do with that space is, of course, up to you. But we have come up with a few […]
Do you feel as if your current property could do with a new lease of life, or perhaps there’s a distinct lack of light or space? Then it’s possible to completely transform it by installing new glass windows and doors. Traditional old Victorian terraced houses, in particular, look amazing with a new single-storey back extension. […]
An orangery may sound a bit old-fashioned compared to a single-storey extension or even a conservatory. But it’s not. In fact, orangeries are making a come-back. And no wonder when you see some of the amazing double height orangeries out there, for instance. Actually, an orangery doesn’t have to be double-height to impress. All that […]
Sunshine and moonlight – two natural sources of lighting which will enhance any outdoor area. But neither can be guaranteed and that is why it is absolutely essential to have some of your own outdoor lighting set up. In this article, we will take a look at some of our favourite forms of outdoor lighting […]
Internal sliding doors add space to any room. At the same time, external bifold doors or glass panels allow for seamless integration between the indoors and outside. Inside the home, sliding glass doors can be used to separate two rooms or to cleverly conceal a storage area. That’s because these doors come in a variety […]
According to those in the know, refreshing the exterior of your home by giving it a coat or two of new paint can increase its value by as much as five per cent. That’s quite a claim but it’s certainly worth considering if you’re about to put your own home up for sale. It makes […]
There are literally thousands of DIY hacks out there – some of them useful, others a waste of time. We’ve listed some of our favourites below, and we hope they help! Use toothpaste to hang frames We don’t mean using toothpaste as a form of Blu Tack, but rather use that instead of marking the […]
The subject of installing double glazing in a property that is ‘listed’ can be a little tricky. That’s because if you own the building, you can’t just go ahead and get a company in to install new windows. There’s far more to the process than that. For instance, you will certainly require permission from your […]