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January 18, 2020

What are electric radiators?

Electric radiators are a type of heating system that are fixed to the wall. They work by connecting to the electricity grid through your power sockets. They are generally made of aluminium, as it has a very high heat transmission factor. The question is… How does an electric radiator heat a room? Heat is the transfer of kinetic energy from one...

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January 17, 2020

Top 5 Small Bathroom Design Ideas For Your Home

We all spend a lot more time in the bathroom than you would expect. The combination of showering, bathing, moisturising and shaving all contribute to men and women spending between 23 – 29 minutes within the bathroom each day. Add this up over a lifetime and you find that we spend nearly 456 days of our lives in this one...

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January 5, 2020

5 cheap ways to increase the value of your home in 2020

If you’re looking to sell your home while the market is still relatively buoyant, but you’ve been disappointed by recent valuations from estate agents, you needn’t despair. With these five cheap ways to increase the value of your home, you could command a figure more in-line with your expectations. Everyone wants to get the best price for their home, but...

Categories Removals

December 20, 2019

How to use storage for a less cluttered Christmas

There’s no getting around it – Christmas equals clutter. And while it’s gratifying to treat your family during the festive season, decoration overkill coupled with a fresh haul from Santa’s sleigh could leave your house swamped with too many unnecessary bits and pieces from both the coming Yuletide, and ones that have gone by. A simple answer is to clear...

Categories Storage

December 17, 2019

Is Your Home Prepared For Winter?

The days are getting shorter and cold weather is drawing in; winter is coming. Are you prepared? Winter is one of the toughest times of the year for your home, with adverse conditions potentially leading to a range of costly and troublesome issues. The good news is that with a bit of preparation and some relatively simple improvements, you can...

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December 3, 2019

The Do’s and Don’ts of Styling a Grade 2 Listed Property [Guest Post]

  Grade 2 listed buildings are one of those rare property types that people either yearn for, or avoid like the plague. The character seeking house hunters in the first camp love the idea of a home steeped in history and period features, while the cynics run a mile when they think their hands will be forever tied on changing...

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November 8, 2019

Why You Might Not Be Sleeping As Well As You Could Be

After a long day, there’s nothing quite like falling into a soft, warm bed and drifting off to sleep. Unless of course, the drifting off doesn’t come. There are many different reasons we might not be getting a full night’s sleep. Stress, loud noises, that scary movie that’s still on our mind. However, a common contributing factor is light. Circadian...

Categories Blinds

October 17, 2019

6 Repainting Projects that Can Give Your Property a Curb Appeal Boost

There’s no shame in living in an old house. However, years of existence and the ever-changing weather can cause your home’s beauty to fade gradually. Whether you’re thinking about selling down the line or you simply wish to give your property’s curb appeal a healthy boost, painting certain parts of its exterior is the best way to go. Paint can...

Categories Renovation

October 1, 2019

5 Important Factors to Consider Before Hiring a Self-erecting Crane

Self-erecting cranes are indispensable items of equipment used on construction sites that are of short duration and often with space restrictions. They are designed to lift and move heavy supplies and equipment that are too hefty and bulky for other machines to carry. A self-erecting crane is  one of the most expensive pieces of equipment around and you may have to shell...

Categories Vehicle

August 11, 2019

Useful tips for using ladders when painting and decorating

  It’s tempting to approach a painting job as if it is child’s play. Truth is, there are one too many things that can go awry with your interior decorating, especially if you do not do your research and properly prepare before you start. This is also the case if you lack the right tools, equipment, and experience to complete...

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