Posted on: September 21, 2020
If you are in the market for a new garage and looking for some advice on how to choose a timber garage designer, you will need to take some time to consider what you want from your garage. You will want your garage to be convenient as well as functional and having a good design and a professional builder who know what they are doing will make that happen. Image credit When it comes to…
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Posted on: September 15, 2020
There are many great reasons why a person should choose to do a self-build. These reasons are not only economic but also have a lot to do with the health of the environment, the quality of life, and even the overall sense of well-being. When someone decides that they want to do a self-build they are choosing something that they can design themselves and that will allow them to enjoy all the features they most…
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Posted on: September 15, 2020
Creating more space in the home is the holy grail for many people! Moving house is a costly option, and there are lots of ways that you can create plenty more room in your home and may be pleasantly surprised at how much extra room you can create. Image Credit If you require a substantial amount of extra space – for example you may be blending two families or moving an elderly relative in –…
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Posted on: September 7, 2020
Surviving in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland is a trick task at the best of times. The Northern latitudes and it’s distance from the Gulf stream mean that in the winter the Highlands drop to very low temperatures and the Islands are battered by storms from the North Atlantic and North Sea. Nevertheless the land sustained numerous clans of people. What ways did they adapt to live in this harsh environment? Image credit …
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Posted on: September 1, 2020
This year, we haven’t had a great deal going on – holidays, festivals and weddings have been cancelled so what is there to do other than revitalise our home? Here are some of the hottest home trends of 2020… Image Credit Natural – Natural colours and textures are starting to make a big comeback this year. People are starting to move away from the greys that were so popular last year and towards the warmer…
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Posted on: September 1, 2020
If you are looking for a home improvement tip on how to stop heat loss in your building, then keep reading. The first thing you need to do is take a closer look at your windows and doors because if they are not functioning properly then there is a big chance that they are losing heat from inside the building. Image credit It may be time for a replacement of your window frames. The frames…
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Posted on: August 27, 2020
A park home offers buyers the opportunity to own their own home in a peaceful location without costing a small fortune. Image Credit There are many benefits to buying a park home, including living in a community, plus others you may not have realised, such as the convenient housekeeping. Housekeeping Because park homes are smaller than a regular home and are laid out to maximise space, cleaning them is quick and easy. Keeping your home…
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Posted on: August 25, 2020
There are many reasons for hiring a generator at home. Most importantly, the generator will provide you with the extra electricity required to run your appliances and equipment. If you run a business from home and you feel you require a much larger generator, one can easily negotiate with the company who provides the service for the bigger model of generator. Of course, the company also charges more money as compared to a smaller generator.…
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Posted on: August 25, 2020
Once there was an amazing discovery. A new type of building material had been invented. It was easy to make, cut, shape and even insulate electricity. Best of all it was extremely heat resistant. This material was used widely in business and commercial aspects from the end of the nineteenth century all the way through to the 1970’s. It was then that the truth about asbestos was discovered. Quite simply it was a definite cause…
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Posted on: August 20, 2020
A house that looks good can be made from wood, brick or stone. There are many other materials that can also be used to build a house such as steel and concrete. Materials that are used for construction are very important, helping to build a house that is more durable and stronger than others. It also helps make sure that the house will last longer. Another thing that people may wonder is what materials are…
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Posted on: August 5, 2020
The popular British television show “Grand Designs” features elaborate and very unusual properties that have been designed and constructed by families wanting to build a home that’s completely unique for their specific use. Presented by Kevin McCloud and originally released in 1999 the show is still as popular today and runs for sixty minutes covering the design of the specific property, the start of the building project, any problems experienced during construction and the end…
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Posted on: July 28, 2020
These doors have become a very popular choice among homeowners over the last few years. Traditional patio doors always have a one panel system. Bifold doors have two openings that open to both sides in order to create a fully open aperture. Here are the benefits of installing this type of door: Give your home a lot more natural light Bifold doors allow more sunlight to come into your home. This will increase the airy…
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Posted on: July 22, 2020
Gardens can be surprisingly dangerous places. About 300,000 people are injured in their gardens each year, badly enough to need to attend a hospital. 110,000 of them are children. Approximately 87,000 are injured actively gardening or doing DIY jobs in the garden. For big jobs in the garden, contact a Tree Surgeon Essex at a site like Benchmark Landscapes, a leading Tree Surgeon Essex. Image credit Here are some of the most dangerous gardening tools:…
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Posted on: June 29, 2020
After the first world war there was a move to try something new in architecture. The old ways of empire such as Doric and Ionic columns were becoming outdated and it was time for a change. The Art Deco movement was the first to gain some traction. It featured a move towards windows at the front and a rounded frontage. Rather than show the brick work a rendering of cement was blasted onto the front…
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Posted on: June 29, 2020
Not everyone is blessed with a large bedroom and if you are a little on the narrow side, you could do with some space-saving genius hacks. It’s all about making the most of the available space you have, so here are some ideas to maximize space and have the bedroom of your dreams: A young person’s room could have a fold-down desk instead of a freestanding one taking up valuable space. When not in use,…
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Posted on: June 29, 2020
When thinking about interior design, how much have you heard about ceiling roses? Despite there being many places to hang lighting in a modern home, the most common and easy place to hang the main lighting is in the centre of the ceiling. Ever since the Victorian times, homeowners have chosen centrally-located pendant lights. However, the mess of cables and equipment involved can damage the aesthetics, so the ceiling rose was created to conceal the…
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Posted on: June 26, 2020
If you notice that your meter box is damaged, do you know who should be charged with the task of replacing or repairing it? It used to be that the gas and electricity boards had a responsibility to repair or replace the meter box, but deregulation changed that. It was then no longer the responsibility of energy suppliers to repair or replace a meter box. You may think that it is not important, but the…
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Posted on: June 25, 2020
The Middle ages roughly date from the end of the Dark ages to the 15th Century. We like to think of it in somewhat romantic terms of Castle’s, Knights and Damsels in distress. It was, in fact, a time of disease, religious intolerance, a life spent toiling in fields for a Baron and then having to toil on your own small piece of allotted land. It could be brutal and harsh. The Feudal system, along…
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Posted on: June 17, 2020
The presence of trees is one of the most soothing things in nature. The calming effect that trees have on us is enormous, as well as the fact that trees are good for the planet and provide a valuable habitat for wildlife to live. If you are considering adding a tree to your garden but are concerned by the size of your garden, there are some trees that are better suited to a smaller garden.…
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Posted on: June 15, 2020
The Roman Empire shaped a lot of Britain and there are many modern day systems that we have to thank them for. Here are just a few of them. Image credit Plumbing – the Romans used aqueducts to bring fresh water into their homes and developed some of the earliest drains to take away the wastewater from their homes and streets. It was a much more sophisticated system than had been previously seen in the…
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