If your windows are due a major upgrade, and you need to set about choosing a double glazing company, it can seem an initially daunting prospect. But the unfortunate reality is that with winter in full swing, any issues, from leaks when it rains to chilly draughts and...
Home Improvement
Adding Character To Your Home With New Windows & Doors
Replacement windows and doors can do many things – from improving the energy efficiency and security of your home to reducing energy bills. But one thing you may not have realised is the way these home improvements can also add character to where you live, whether you...
How to ensure your home improvements pay their way
If you’re looking to increase the value of your home with home improvements and following the general trend of improving rather than moving, it is important that these improvements pay off and return a profit. There are many options when it comes to renovating your...
Which home improvements will add value to your home?
Two in five of us will be looking to improve our homes in 2019, according to one new study. This is, of course, in keeping with the current preference for ‘improving not moving’, given the uncertainty over Brexit and so on. For many, boosting the price tag of their...
Why Spring & Summer is the best time to replace windows in your home
If you’re thinking about replacing the windows in your property, of course this is something you can do whenever you like, no matter what season it is. But there are a number of reasons why this time of year is perfect for getting them done. Breaths of fresh air If...
How to Add Value to your Home this Spring
Homeowners have spent a total of £41bn doing up their homes over the past five years – an average of £1,875 each, according to a recent survey. A separate poll found that the last four years have seen a five-fold rise in numbers of homeowners choosing to stay put and...
Avoiding common home improvement pitfalls
With any new home improvement project, there’s always a lot to think about. But understanding some of the common mistakes that homeowners make, and knowing how to prevent them, will go a long way to avoiding any potential stresses. Biggest Home Improvement Mistakes...
Should I choose Sash Windows? A guide to Sash Windows
With their distinctive designs, sash windows are a key aspect of the history and heritage of Britain’s period buildings. These charming, smart-looking models are typically found in English Victorian and Georgian structures, making them a familiar sight across our...
Our top tips for beating the winter chill at home
The recent cold snap saw the coldest start to spring in five years, thanks to the ‘Beast from the East’ and the Siberian weather front it brought, as snow engulfed huge swathes of the country. Clearly, it’s warmed up since then, but if you’re still shivering at home,...
Don’t let a fear of cowboy builders put you off improving your home!
In a recent report published in the Telegraph, the Federation of Master Builders issued a stark warning that a fear of ‘cowboy’ builders is putting up to a third of homeowners off improving their homes. The organisation, representing tradespeople in the industry, has...