Category: Home Improvement

When choosing new pipes for your home, how do you choose between copper and plastic? With pros and cons to both materials, gaining an understanding of where the benefits and disadvantages lie gives you the freedom to make decisions with confidence. Copper pipes Traditional copper pipes have been used domestically since the 1930s. They’re easy to install and due to the joints being soldered are […]

When planning your home cinema space, there are some essentials that you won’t want to overlook. Here are some ideas for what to include for the ultimate experience: TV – Of course, the first piece of equipment that springs to mind is the TV screen. It’s going to need to be big to recreate that cinema feel. Obviously, you’ll only be able to go as […]

The Help To Buy scheme was a government initiative that was launched in 2013 to help first-time buyers to buy their first home. It was only applicable to those buying a new-build home and provided up to 20% of the value of the property as an interest free five year loan. This reduced the size of the mortgage that a first time buyer had to […]

The winter weather can cause problems for our drains and pipes. With a good couple of months of winter still to go, we are certainly not out of the woods yet, and it is likely that we may experience more chilly weather with temperatures getting to below freezing before the winter is out. Here are some of the things that you can do to reduce […]

A blocked drain can be caused by a number of things, including heavy buildup of grease, hair, or foreign objects. There are some ways to clear the blockage, including using baking soda and a DIY drain snake. If you’re not confident in your DIY skills, contact a plumber for assistance. First, check the drain for foreign objects. These items can clog the drain, which may […]

With ‘gazundering’ tactics returning to the London property market, the main indication is that this once fast-paced and thriving city market is cooling off. What is gazundering? First of all, it is perfectly legal but frowned upon as an unsavoury and bold move. Essentially, buyers can ‘gazunder’ sellers by demanding a cut in the price of an agreed sale price without a valid reason, just […]

Because working from home is becoming more and more common since the pandemic, creating space in your home to have a designated working area has become something that many people are keen to do. Working at the kitchen table long term is not the best way to be able to work and having a space to work in that is separate from family life is […]

There are lots of things that you can do in the summer months to make the winter easier for you and your home. The better weather provides an opportunity for you to be able to do certain jobs around the home – here are some of the areas that you can focus on to help you through the colder months… Heating System – In the […]