Plastering offers a number of advantages, including durability, superior sound insulation, fire resistance, and promotes better air quality in the home. It is no wonder that people often opt to plaster their walls. But sometimes plaster becomes blown. 

Summer has almost become a distant memory. We are back to waiting for pumpkin spice, cinnamon treats, and Brussels sprouts. In the summer, your driveway was pretty low maintenance. You might have had to clear up the leftovers of a few barbecues and water fights, but overall, it wasn’t a problem. 

The housing market in the UK is fraught and heavily legislated now. It’s not as simple as renting out your space to someone who needs it. There is a lot to consider. Even without heavy legislation, a landlord has an ethical duty to provide comfortable, secure, and safe property for the people they let their property to. 

 

So how do you make sure your property meets all requirements and is fit for purpose? A good way is to ask a local and trusted builder to take a look. 

Getting a builder to quote for work on your home can be a daunting task. With costs constantly fluctuating and the potential for hidden extras, it's essential to be able to spot a good quote from a mile off. This guide will help you understand what to look for in a builder's quote, ensuring you get the best value for your money. 

Does your home have a cellar or basement that has been neglected? Chances are, your homes basement is a dark, damp storage space, crying out to be transformed into a useable and functional room. A cellar or basement conversion is the process of changing the space into a comfortable, welcoming room. In this blog, we will be giving you a complete guide to cellar and basement conversions, advising you on all of the things you'll need before you get started.  

As this year comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to breathe fresh life into your space. Welcome in the new year in a home that emits style, comfort, and functionality. 

 

There are plenty of ways that you can improve your space and add value to your property this year. For example, from small improvements such as adding a new coat of paint to your kitchen, to transformative renovations. 

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. 

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. 

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?