Home Improvement

Your kitchen worktops are valuable, and every inch counts. Keeping them clutter-free not only improves the overall look of your kitchen but also makes cooking and serving meals easier and more hygienic. (more…)

The bathroom in your home - it's more than a space to get ready in the morning and finish your day. Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider a bathroom remodel. A properly executed bathroom renovation will increase the value of your property. Up-to-date bathrooms are always a top priority for buyers, which makes them an excellent investment in future resale. (more…)

With enormous rises in the cost of building supplies and hiring tradespeople, it's no wonder homeowners are acting more cautiously. The cost of having construction or repair work done has risen in recent years, owing to rising supply costs and tradespeople needing to charge a higher price to cover their own costs during the ongoing cost of living crisis. But with this rise in costs, it's not surprising that consumers have higher expectations of tradespeople. We expect to know upfront what the costs are, what date and time staff will arrive and how long it will take. We also expect a high quality of service for our money. Putting Our Trust in Others In fact, a recent survey has shown that roofers are amongst those who receive the lowest level of trust from homeowners needing work done ...

A solar panel is a unit that converts sunlight into energy, using photovoltaic cells. They are a clean and renewable power source. Over the past few years, the adoption of solar power use in the UK has surged, largely due to the ongoing energy crisis, which has seen huge bill increases, as well as an increased awareness on climate change. (more…)

When the deadly Covid Pandemic first started to spread across the entire Globe, nobody could have had any idea of the amount of devastation, grief and loss that this disease would leave in its wake!  Not only did millions of innocent people lose their lives as their bodies succumbed to the terrible illness but thousands of small and international businesses were forced to stop trading as the Lockdowns were brought into force.  The Building Industry was one of the hardest hit as most of the crucial workforce were ordered to stay at home and isolate and hundreds of half-built properties were left to crumble and fall into dust.  Once the epidemic had been brought under control with the use of a targeted vaccination programme, slowly but surely the Building Industry began to grow and flourish ...

Did you know that there are various types of carpet, ranging from industrial ones used in office spaces to plush ones used in homes? Loop Pile Historically, carpets were woven by hand, but this process was replaced when tufted carpets began to dominate the market. Loop pile carpets are so called because they are finished with a level loop or a multi-level loop. These are traditionally made with wool but can also be sold as a wool and synthetic mix, which can, in fact, make them easier to clean than 100% wool, which has a much more delicate make-up. Loop pile carpets are hardy, making them the perfect choice for high-traffic areas like home hallways but not so good in homes with pets, as their claws can get stuck in the loops. (more…)