Times are hard, there is no doubt about that people are being forced to learn skills for taking on repairs around the home themselves, because they cannot afford to get a professional in. It is not all down to cost, however, because DIY is still one of the most popular hobbies today. Anyone who owns […]
Concrete Staining: What you Need to Know
Concrete staining is a subject that not many people know about, yet it is one of the most-popular finishes for flooring in a variety of commercial, industrial and even domestic settings. For example, you might have recently stayed at an upmarket hotel somewhere and thought that the “marble” flooring they used looked pretty smart. But […]
Property Maintenance - Tips for Keeping Your Home in Top Condition
Our home is likely to be the biggest purchase we ever make. It makes sense that we want to keep it in top condition and presented well to others. If a house falls badly into disrepair, the value will be lowered because of the renovations that a new owner will need to undertake. Keeping it […]
Essential External Home Repairs for the DIY Enthusiast
A great deal of money is saved these days, by people who are choosing to carry out repairs to their homes themselves, rather than calling in a contractor. DIY has become big business for the chains of stores that supply materials and tools for these projects, adding hundreds of millions of pounds to the economy […]
5 Outdoor Maintenance Tips for Your Home
photo credit Annual maintenance of your home need not be a chore. Think upon it as a great way of protecting your investment. After all, you have probably sunk everything you own into the purchase of your home, and it would be a shame for it to lose some of its value or beauty. Little […]
5 Things you can do to Make Your Bathroom Safe for a Disabled Guest
Most of us have a friend or relative that suffers from one kind of disability, or another. Perhaps it is through arthritis or stroke. Maybe they are permanent wheelchair users. Whatever their disability is, using the bathroom is a major obstacle. It is also a dangerous place, if there are not sufficient adaptations and aids […]
Top-Tips you Need to Know for Maintaining the Exterior of Your Property
Credit The end of winter is only a few months away. Nights have started getting shorter and sometimes we are able to get to work, and go home, in daylight. Our thoughts turn to spring cleaning and maintenance around our home or business property. We may be thinking that it is time to pull that cooker […]
Identification, Causes and Cures for Rising Damp
Have you noticed recently that your paint has started to bubble and peel in the corner of your room or your wallpaper just will not keep adhered to the wall in one particular spot? Maybe you have noticed a musty smell that just will not go away. Rising damp could well be the cause of […]
DIY in the Home: Best Practices to Keep you Safe and Productive
It is no secret that Britain is a nation of DIY lovers. Most of us love to get stuck in with a spot of do-it-yourself work around the home, and in the process learn valuable new skills, such as how to plaster a wall, how to hang a door, how to wire in an electrical […]
How to Clean and Maintain Cast Iron Gutters
Cast iron guttering is very popular, particularly for its endurance and traditional appearance. Older houses often have cast iron gutters, and will need painting every now and again as opposed to plastic or PVC gutters and downpipes. If cast iron gutters are maintained and cleaned properly and regularly they can last a very long time, […]
DIY Winter Home Maintenance
A little bit of home maintenance before winter sets in can save a lot of unnecessary repair costs so its worth spending a few hours checking over your home to see if anything requires attention. Outside the home : - Remove all debris and leaves from gutters, downspouts and grids. Check paving and driveways for […]