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Carry out home maintenance tasks while the sun shines
August 26, 2021
During the long winter months our homes can take quite a battering from the elements possibly resulting in damage to wooden fencing in the garden, loose or missing tiles on the roof or the guttering becoming blocked by leaves and moss. Rather than waiting for these issues to arise it is a sensible idea, during summer, to carry out some routine home maintenance tasks that could prevent some of the problems that can occur. Checking the roof is a major…
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Easy ways to improve the privacy of your garden
July 26, 2021
How do you enjoy the outdoor space at your property if your garden is overlooked by the neighbours? This is a question that is often asked during the summer months when we are spending more time in the garden area and do not want to feel on display when we are relaxing. While high walls are probably the ultimate in garden privacy they are not particularly pleasing to the eye so wooden garden fencing gives a softer, more natural feel…
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Maintaining shed and garage roofs
June 28, 2021
A leaky roof on a shed or garage is a headache for homeowners and the task of replacing what is usually a flat roof is costly and difficult for people to repair themselves. Flat roofs are renown for leaking in and if not addressed problems and damage escalate requiring even more remedial work to be carried out. Most people choose to repair or replace the roof with felt as this is usually the cheapest option but in recent years as…
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Change old UPVC windows for wooden ones for a traditional look
May 11, 2021
UPVC windows and doors are commonplace in homes mainly because they are cheaper and easy to source but in a traditional property wooden windows and doors look so much better and can be equally as efficient at keeping the property well insulated. Wooden framed windows and doors can be double or triple glazed depending upon the customer’s requirements and come in a variety of colours and finishes. Hard wood varieties will last longer but are usually more expensive initially. For…
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Building a timber pergola in your garden
April 15, 2021
When you think of renovations to your home the first thing that comes to mind is probably a new kitchen, replacing bathroom tiles, repainting bedroom walls, or adding a second floor to the property but people often forget that there are other kinds of construction that you can do to increase your home’s appeal and that is to build outdoor wooden structures. Many outdoor structures can be built to decorate and improve your home. Patios and decking are the most…