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Apr182023 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

What are the Roles of a Quantity Surveyor on a Building Project?

When you embark on a building project, one thing that you need is good management and organisation. In particular, it is important to ensure that the cost of the project is kept a close eye on, and this is why when building, you should go to a professional like this quantity surveying services company www.tc-consult.co.uk/service/quantity-surveying/ (more…)

Apr152023 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

Embracing the Vintage Style in your Home

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Trends come and go, and this applies to the style of our home as well as the style of our clothing. Some trends are also cyclical, and there are many styles that have a modern resurgence. Of course, keeping up with trends is not only expensive but also can be less than friendly to the planet, as you are constantly replacing your furniture. (more…)

Apr152023 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

Give your Home an External Makeover

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When it comes to decorating your home, most people would instantly think of the inside – a new kitchen, a new bathroom, a fresh coat of paint in the living room for example. But don’t forget the outside of your home – after all, this is the first thing that you and your visitors will notice when arriving at your house, yet many people don’t give it a second thought! Here are some ways that you can spruce up your home's exterior… (more…)

Mar242023 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

Obsessive Cleaning Issues

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Some people suffer from an obsession with cleaning. Yes, it’s true – some people really can’t stop cleaning. For some, it’s such an addiction that they will clean, scrub, polish, vacuum, dust and then start all over again. They cannot function without first cleaning everything and their whole lives revolve around their all-encompassing cleaning schedule. (more…)

Mar202023 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

Five Ways to Make your Garden Wildlife Friendly

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If you are wanting to do your bit to help wildlife, the first place you can start is in your own garden! Here are five things that you could do to create a more wildlife friendly back garden… (more…)

Mar152023 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

Buying a Property in the UK – How Money Laundering is Being Prevented

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When most people go to buy a property, it is an investment for the future or somewhere to live now. However, there is a darker side to the UK property market, and this is something that is now being taken more seriously and clamped down on in an effort to prevent criminal activities which are not only expensive for the country, but also create wider social issues. Image Credit Money laundering is something that has been done for decades in many ways, and most people will know about the uses of legal businesses as a front for a more illicit business that is really going on, as well as the fact that the gambling industry has a terrible reputation for being used by money launderers. But the UK property market has also long been a favourite with money laundering criminals looking to ...

Mar12023 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

How Decorating our Homes Help us to Relax

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The interior of our homes is an important part of how we feel, and if your home is looking a little tired and in need of an update, doing this can really make you feel better when your space reflects your personality better, and you can take comfort in your surroundings. (more…)

Feb282023 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

Great ways to use your garage space

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Garages are great additional spaces and there are lots of ways that you can make better use of them. For most people they become an area where all our old and unwanted items gather. Here are some better uses for your garage space that you might want to consider, but make sure to check that your garage is free from damp and that the garage door is in working order. You can always work with a Garage Doors Swindon company like upandoverdoorsltd.co.uk/garage-doors/garage-doors-swindon if you need a new door installed. (more…)

Feb262023 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

Preparing to Build your Own Home

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If you have decided that building your own home is the best option for you, then understanding how it works beforehand is a good idea, as you will want to avoid having problems as much as possible! Much of the work is done at the planning stage, and it is important to find a good architect like this Monmouth architect to work with you https://www.hillsandcompany.co.uk/ (more…)

Feb242023 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

How to Avoid a Cowboy Builder

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Many of us have seen the television shows and heard the horrors of the cowboy builders – the ones that come over and promise you something – be it an extension, a new kitchen or a new porch – and then leave the job half done, or do it to such low standards that it is too dangerous to use. (more…)