While an exciting experience, moving home can often be stressful, hectic and a downright nightmare without the right preparation. The list of things to do before making your big move can often be endless, leaving you questioning where to begin. To help everything run...
Hygge, an exclusive Scandinavian concept everyone envies. Everyone who has visited one of the Scandinavians countries has noticed the famous hygge. A concept the rest of the world tries to translate as “cozy”, "familiar", "lovable" or "warm". For Scandinavians, it...
Sash window draught proofing can help to cut out the draughts that come from traditional sash windows without detracting from the charm and character of a period property. It’s the ideal solution for homeowners that are concerned with maintaining original features...
More than half of all households across the UK are forced to spend up to £120 on unwanted housing costs every week. Avoid splashing unnecessary cash when you don’t want to by keeping up with maintenance of household items you use every day or could be subject to. From...
The idea of having a poker room in your home might seem a little bit old fashioned. You might think of it as the sort of thing people might have done 30 or 40 years ago, and you may even associate it with the so-called amateur poker “boom” of the early-2000s. But...
According to Aviva, as many as 30 percent of UK homeowners think that their home insurance covers just about anything that harms their home. As much as people want that to be true, it simply isn’t. Electrical breakdowns, wear and tear, and mechanical failures are just...
A study has shown that people in the United Kingdom typically move six times before they are 45. The research has also revealed that younger people are more likely to move house more frequently, and 54% of people under 25 have lived in three or more places. While some...
Many would consider Moving House to be a stressful time in their lives. Any period of significant change is going to cause disruption and will breed certain levels of anxiety but really, a new home should be an exciting and positive experience. Often, the reason...
Today, more than ever, there is a growing demand to save energy, from both consumer demand and government legislation. This is especially true in the construction and property sectors. As a consequence, the regulations concerning air permeability remains a constant...
If you are thinking about remodelling an area of your home, you know that there are countless styles, colours, and finishes to consider. The most important factor in your decision should be your own sense of style and enjoyment. However, it can be useful to check in...
If you’re thinking of putting your house on the market, you might not have thought about the things you can do - both big and small - to renovate your home, increase value, and improve the likelihood of a sale. Here are ten of the most effective ways to get your home...
Not all properties, or indeed rooms, boast large spaces with windows conveniently positioned to allow natural light to come streaming in. But making the right choices in terms of design and colour can instantly make your home look and feel more spacious. A simple...
Whether you are planning to renovate your home to make it more comfortable and stylish, increase its property value, reduce maintenance and utility costs or add outdoor living spaces, it is important to have a plan in place. Home improvements are exciting, but they...
When it comes to selling our homes, we all want a good price and smooth sale. Achieving these two things can be much easier said than done – at least if you believe everything you read. A quick online search will return over 33 million webpages, all claiming to have...
Apartment living has many perks, but surplus space is seldom one of them. Our kitchens particularly seem to suffer when square footage is at a premium, and typically seem to be tucked in the most awkward corner of the building. Luckily, a carefully planned revamp can...
Bespoke kitchens are designed and handmade from scratch to suit your room space, your lifestyle and your taste. It’s like commissioning a tailor made suit, created to fit your exact body shape and specifications. While you may need to make compromises if you go for...
Choosing the right garage door is an important decision that will affect both the appearance and the security of your home, so it’s important to spend a bit of time researching all the options. There are four main kinds of materials used in the manufacture of garage...
Things feeling a little drab at home? Need some interior inspiration? No matter the size, age or style of your home, it can be difficult to take on a full house redesign without feeling overwhelmed or uninspired. Luckily, we’ve got just the thing, so take a look at a...
For many homes, the loft area is a space that is often neglected and used for storing miscellaneous items such as Christmas decorations, old clothes and toys that you don’t need, but can’t bring yourself to throw away. Whilst this may be a good temporary solution,...
In many ways, bridging loans are bracketed in the same category as mortgages. Given the way in which both loans are more often than not used for property purchase and development purposes, they are frequently thought of as one and the same. But while there are...