Rogue tradesmen cause enormous amounts of damage, both in terms of material costs and in mental suffering. BBC Watchdog estimate that over a million people in the UK are affected by such scams every year to the cost of approximately £3.5 billion! While the youngest and oldest are the most frequent victims of rogue tradesmen, […]
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Your front door is an integral part of your home. The writer Sophie Keller from the Huffington Post has said that “the front door is the ‘mouth’ of your home”! When you are in the process of purchasing a front door, there are a few key things to consider. Here are our guidelines to give […]
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Although conservatories have been a regular feature in homes for many years now, it was actually the Victorians who invented the conservatory. The reason for this was because it was a way to showcase their love of display. Nowadays, people often extend their homes by building a conservatory not only to create more space, but […]
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While you’d be forgiven if you live in the UK and aren’t aware of the benefits of triple glazing, in Scandinavian countries triple glazing has been around for decades. The advantages of double glazed windows are well understood by now: they’re great for conserving heat which helps to reduce utility bills; they are also good […]
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A conservatory is a great way to add some value to your property, and also provide you with an excellent place to relax with the family and enjoy the sun in the summer. While purchasing a conservatory is by far the most popular method for extending the living space in your home, a big decision […]
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