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5 ways to enjoy your garden in winter

Posted on 16th November 2022 at 16:33

Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy your garden. In fact, those outdoor evenings will be some of the best. Do you want to entertain, or would you rather enjoy the space all by yourself?

Create a cosy winter paradise by implementing a few of the following suggestions.

5 ways to get your home winter ready

Posted on 20th September 2022 at 11:40

It’s getting to that time of the year when darkness falls a little sooner and the cold starts creeping in. Many of us love the feeling of the crisp, autumn air. It’s a beautiful time of year. However, autumn will be over before we know it.

Winter is approaching and given the predicted rise in energy bills, it’s understandable that people are feeling apprehensive. There are steps we can take to make sure our homes are ready for winter and don’t cost the earth to heat.

Common damage problems left by tenants

Posted on 9th August 2022 at 15:39

Damage to property is never something that a landlord wants to deal with, however, knowledge is power. Knowing which damage problems are most common will prevent future headaches.

While general wear-and-tear is to be expected, damage is a different story.

Here are six of the most common damage problems left by tenants.

Recent changes to building regulations

Posted on 8th July 2022 at 14:53

On the 15th of June, significant changes to building regulations came into effect. The idea behind the changes is to improve energy efficiency and help the United Kingdom move towards its Net Zero targets.

Construction and other building industries have always been a major contributor to the overall carbon emissions. It is only right that as we move towards a healthier planet, building and construction plays its part.

Is mould really just a cosmetic problem?

Posted on 8th June 2022 at 14:51

Unless you are about to tuck into a giant slab of stilton cheese, mould isn’t an appetising thought. It looks unsightly, it brings a nasty fragrance with it. If you have an area bespeckled with black mould, ignoring it isn’t going to make it go away.

You probably have that friend, the “sort of” handy one who comes around and does your little bits of DIY. They might add a lock to your shed door or paint your skirting board. So, you show them this freckled area of damp and they tell you with confident authority that “it won’t hurt you, it’s only a cosmetic problem.”

Well, that’s alright then, isn’t it?

Well, if you are reading this article now, please feel free to forward it to your handy friend. You see, it could quite easily be more than just a cosmetic problem.

What to consider when planning a driveway

Posted on 8th May 2022 at 15:15

There are many reasons that you would be considering installing a driveway.

It might be that you have just moved into a property and want to update its look. You might wish to bring your car closer to the house instead of parking it on a road. But you have made the decision to have one laid.

Great.

So now what do you need to consider when planning a driveway?

Tell-tale signs you have damp in your home

Posted on 9th April 2022 at 15:42

You’ve seen all the pictures, heard all horror stories, and now you are worried that you might have damp in your house. Nobody wants that.

Not only can it cause respiratory problems for you and your family, but it can cause structural damage. Neither are an ideal situation for a family home. But how can you be sure you have damp?

Here are some tell-tale signs that you have damp in your home.

4 Ways to get Your Home Summer Ready

Posted on 16th March 2022 at 13:26

Right now, we are at that point of the year where we are not sure what season it is. It changes three times every hour. You leave the house under a baking sun, turn the corner into a monsoon, before getting a face full of hail. But we know, this isn’t going to last. Soon it will be summertime.

Some of us have been dreaming about this moment for months. We have been planning barbecues, pool parties, house parties, and just-because parties, where we’re walking around with trays full of mocktails and wearing Bermuda shorts.

OK, it might not turn out quite that way, but we can dream. First, however, we need to make sure that we have our house looking summer ready.

Here are four things that you can do.

What are the benefits to block paving?

Posted on 4th February 2022 at 15:57

Block paving has seen something of a revival over the last few years. It always seems a little tidier than a gravel driveway, and a lot prettier than a simple concrete drive or slabbed path. So, with them seemingly dropping out of the sky everywhere, you could be forgiven for thinking about your own driveway right now.

So, what are the benefits to block paving?

Is there anything beyond “looking pretty” that should make people consider getting their drive, patio, or path block paved?

Diagnosing Common Plaster Problems

Posted on 10th January 2022 at 16:43

Unfortunately, nobody has ever managed to invent the eternal plaster. Yes, an expert can make sure that your plastering job lasts many years. However, if you have inherited a very old plastering job, or have been on the receiving end of an amateurish performance, you might be finding problems with your plaster.

It is easy to look at something and say, “that doesn’t look right”. What is more difficult is to diagnose what is the cause of your plaster problems.

Here are some helpful tips to help you in diagnosing common plaster problems.