Most people dream of settling down one day in a “forever home”, and everyone imagines different features in their home. Some people want their forever home to be one in a community with friendly similar aged people...
Author - Russell Brand
When it comes to Christmas, there is a wealth of decoration and design to choose from, to give your home that magical Christmassy feel. Draping tinsel, lights and hanging a few baubles on your tree is rarely enough these days...
Lots of people do not think about replacing their garage door, despite it often being an entry to their home. In reality, your garage door will need replacing after a certain number of years when it becomes worn...
We’re all being encouraged to lead greener lifestyles, but it isn’t always that easy to do. Domestically, most of our energy use and consequent carbon emissions comes from heating. Turning up the thermostat by just one degree...
Want to understand more about how to read your gas and electricity meters correctly? Then, read on. Technically speaking, today’s degree of heating and cooling is a simple measure of the influence of weather on your...
If you are busy designing a new bedroom or thinking about renovations, maybe you are trying to decide the best course of action for installing a wardrobe. Wardrobes that are fitted, also known as built-in wardrobes or bespoke...
If you live in a Victorian property, chances are you still have all the wonderful mouldings that were a big part of design in this period, such as coving and ceiling roses. Our Victorian ancestors loved a good dado rail, skirting...
A basement is unlike any other room in a house in that it is part of the underground fabric of the building. In essence, this means that there is the possibility that there is a level of moisture in it. Before deciding on the...
If you need cost-effective flooring for your home, you may think that it’s a matter of getting the cheapest carpeting you can find. This is a mistake as very cheap carpet can quickly need replacing and there are lots of...
Winter can be a harsh time for your vehicle, especially when it’s left out in the elements. From plummeting temperatures to stormy winds, a level of damage can be expected, whether it’s obvious or something more hidden like...