Sometimes, you might want to hire a professional tradesman to do a job you're not quite prepared to do yourself. Maybe you don't have enough experience or maybe you don't have the time. One of the jobs you might prefer to hire somebody to do for you is fitting out or remodelling a … [Read more...]
Can Changing Your Shower Head Really Save You Money?
Most busy households use their showers frequently, especially during those morning hours when parents prepare for work and kids get ready for school. You might not realize it, but this regular use of your current shower heads may be contributing to a needless increase in your monthly water bill. … [Read more...]
Tips for Redecorating Your Bathroom to Reduce Energy Costs
Redecorating your bathroom does not have to cost the earth. In fact, not only will renovating this room add value to your home but refitting it using energy efficient features can actually save you money in the long run through reduced energy and water bills. If you want to make your money go … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to Revamp and Improve Your Bathroom
DIY is a fantastic hobby and a great way to improve and add value to your home. As a nation, Britons will spend around £79bn on DIY this year (2014). Home improvements are essential and enjoyable for millions of us. A lot of us spend time remodelling kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms. These are … [Read more...]
Essential Advice and Tips for Replacing a Bathroom Suite Yourself
Most people have enough skills to replace a bathroom suite themselves. Sometimes you do not need a complete overhaul of the room, but the furniture may be past its best, or a horrible colour. Whatever the reason, most people will need new items at some point. I hope you find this guide useful, … [Read more...]
The Various Stages of a Bathroom Makeover
Are you a keen DIY fan looking for a challenge? If so, maybe you should consider installing a new bathroom (related: how much do it cost to install a new bathroom) in your home which will potentially increase its value and make it easier to sell should you choose to. Fitting a new … [Read more...]
Space-Saving Bathroom Ideas
Bathrooms are often the smallest room in the house. Coincidentally, they are also one of the only rooms in the house that every resident uses on a regular basis. This means they are home to everyone’s towels and toiletries, as well as the toilet, the shower, the bathtub, the basin, the heated … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Dont’s of Bathroom Design
Designing a bathroom is not always about style and taste (click here for some great ideas). The first most important thing you need to plan out is the layout. It needs to be practical. Are you lucky enough to have a large bathroom to accommodate a bath, separate shower, toilet and a sink? Or do you … [Read more...]
How to Fit a Bathroom Extractor Fan
Whenever you have a bath or shower, the steam generated from the hot water in your bathroom will eventually cause the moisture in the air to linger around and form a mist. And if you stay in the bathroom long enough your walls will start to “sweat” – even if you have a window or door in your … [Read more...]
Fitting a Bath - How to Install a New Bathtub
Installing a bath isn’t a particularly difficult project; as long as you plan thoroughly and work in a methodical fashion you should be able to achieve a satisfactory end result. Here we work through the steps for installing a new bath in the order you are likely to encounter them. Pipe work If … [Read more...]
