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4 Design Tips For A Modern Poker Room
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...
George Clarke’s Top Tips for Maximising Your Home’s Kerb Appeal
We are a nation of home improvers who all want to add value to our home. With most homeowners opting for big builds, extensions and renovations, it certainly gives the impression that the only way to increase the value and appeal of your home is by spending tens of...
Why are revolving doors more energy-efficient than swing doors?
Revolving doors can be put in place in a building for all kinds of reasons. But this often comes down to the issue of air loss. When less conditions air is lost from the door when it’s used, this makes the building more energy efficient. This makes them better options...
3 Home Insurance Myths You Probably Believe
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...
Moving Day Essentials: 5 Essentials for the First Day In Your New Home
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...
What are the safest door entry systems for flats and apartments?
Earlier this year, a 74-year-old man was left with a black eye, and other elderly victims have been rendered too frightened to leave their flat because of a unsecure entry system. If incidents like this prove anything, it is that door entry systems are crucial for the...
The Link Between Minimalism and Eco-friendly Living, and How to Capitalise on This
In many ways, there is an intrinsic link between the concepts of minimalism and Eco-friendly living. This is largely because those who embrace minimalism automatically avoid pitfalls such as overbuying and excess consumption, which are also key principles of...
7 Tips to Build Your Own Self Build Garden Cabin
Rather than take on the humongous of building a garden cabin, some people ease the task by buying self-build garden cabin kits. These utilities can be found in major stores across the country readily available for clients, as opposed to gathering specific materials...
3 Tips for an Ideal Garden Office
While many people may not have heard of a garden office, it’s exactly as the name suggests - an office in your garden. Breaking away from the tired ideas of what a home office should look like, garden offices place you exactly where you are most likely to get in some...
9 Tips for a Stress-Free Move
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...
How to design your house to prevent the most common break-in methods
Of all the things you want from a house, perhaps the most important is that it keeps you and your belongings safe. To make sure it does, it is important to stay protected from the ways burglars are likely to break into your house. Whether you built it from scratch...
Air Permeability – A Self Builders Guide
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...
Home office versus rented space – should I stay or should I go?
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics indicate that the number of self-employed people in the UK has reached over 4.7 million. With more and more people becoming self-employed, the issue of renting an office space or working from home is becoming...
10 Fresh Ideas for Your Home Renovation Project
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...
How to prevent false alarms at home
There are few things more terrifying than being woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of your burglar or smoke alarm, and few things more annoying than realising that alarm was actually set off by a pet. The Metropolitan Police recently noted that 92% of...
10 ways to renovate your home ready for sale
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...
Spacious interior design choices
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...
Lost a key? You could save money and rekey your lock
House keys are one the most commonly lost items for adults, and being locked out of your house can be one of the most stressful, panic-inducing moments of your life. But you don’t have to replace your locks after losing your keys, and knowing the difference between...
How Much Deposit Do You Need to Buy a Home?
When you are getting a mortgage to buy your new home, it is important that you think carefully about the amount of deposit you will be putting down. Choosing the right amount can potentially help you save tens of thousands of pounds. Should You Place a Big or Small...
Key Bathroom Design Trends: Using Dark Colours to Decorate the Space
While interior design trends are fluid and constantly changing, there are some that are generally resilient in the contemporary marketplace. Take the increased focus that home-owners are placing on their bathrooms, for example, which has seen the affiliated product...
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