When your sink doesn’t drain, there’s probably a clog. When there’s a fist-sized hole in your teenager’s room’s drywall, there isn’t much mystery surrounding the cause. However, when your lawn starts dying, there could be any number of factors influencing its current state: too much or too little … [Read more...] about Tips for Creating and Managing a Healthy Lawn
How to Clean Windows Like A Pro
Pssst. Hey you… Yeah you… Looking for some hot tips on window cleaning? Some industry insider information that will help you get your windows gleaming, your tracks slick and sliding, and your screens de-gunked? Of course you are. Everyone loves clean windows, it’s like the proverbial … [Read more...] about How to Clean Windows Like A Pro
How to Keep Your Boiler Working at Peak Efficiency
Did you know that more than half the money you spend on energy bills goes towards heating your home? So it goes that by ensuring that your boiler is efficient, you will be able to benefit from lower energy costs. In many cases, buying a new boiler can help you achieve this goal. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Boiler Working at Peak Efficiency
3 Reasons Your Boiler May Be Losing Pressure and How to Solve Them
If you’ve tried to do the washing up only to find there’s no hot water again, it could be a sign your boiler’s cut out. A combi boiler requires pressure to run. The pressure in the system helps the warm water to circulate around your heating system – while also helping to protect the delicate … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Your Boiler May Be Losing Pressure and How to Solve Them
Garden Makeover Ideas that Could Add Value to Your Home
Are you about to start a garden makeover? If so, it’s important to consider whether the improvements you make will both look good and add value to your property. Whether you’re thinking about selling in the near future or not, it’s always worth considering the potential return on investment when … [Read more...] about Garden Makeover Ideas that Could Add Value to Your Home
How Better Building Design Can Make Structures Safer
There’s no doubt that the UK’s commercial property market is on tenterhooks at present, with investors prepared to consolidate their position until the current Brexit impasse is resolved. This certainly impacted on yields in the first quarter of 2019, which were largely flat in popular … [Read more...] about How Better Building Design Can Make Structures Safer
How to Plan a New Kitchen
Whenever you’re renovating your home, the chances are that your kitchen is likely to be one of the biggest areas of focus. There’s good reason for this too; as whilst the average kitchen installation costs £9,600 this can deliver a potential ROI of 49% on your initial investment. Image by … [Read more...] about How to Plan a New Kitchen
10 Reasons to Increase Security in Your Home
Your home is your castle and castles always require defending. We’re not talking about digging a moat here, of course, but with a decent home security system installed, you’ll be amazed what good it does for your home and how many other benefits it can bring with it. Image by Gary Pearce from … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons to Increase Security in Your Home
3 Things to Consider Before Installing a Patio or Driveway
Thinking of designing and constructing your own patio or driveway? The process is actually a lot simpler than you might think, but as always in DIY, preparation is key. Thanks to the internet, it’s never been easier to learn DIY. You’ll find a wide range of videos and informational guides to help … [Read more...] about 3 Things to Consider Before Installing a Patio or Driveway
Making Your Own Multi-Functional Garden
The garden can be a great space, but it is also one of the most underused features of the home. Most homeowners simply neglect their backyard during the harsh winter months and then use it as a space for relaxing when the weather permits during spring and summer. While there is nothing wrong … [Read more...] about Making Your Own Multi-Functional Garden