It’s little wonder a landscaped garden gives off a good first impression. After all, they’re neat and tidy at the very least, and spectacularly beautiful at best. No surprise then, that landscaping your garden could increase your property’s value by a staggering 77%, according to a study by Post Office Money. The study found
Take that coat off – Three ways that you can cost-effectively power your home during England’s energy crisis. It is a scary time to put your heating on. With energy prices rising, most of the UK would rather wrap up in a fur coat when the temperature drops than run the risk of paying hundreds
We’re living in an increasingly carbon-conscious world, and by making your home more eco-friendly, you could save money on bills, make your property more sellable, and even add to its value. Whatever your budget, here are some of the ways to do it… 1. Improve insulation There’s no point adding new, renewable energy sources to your
It can give you a terrible sinking feeling to notice that your dishwasher won’t drain. Seeing a puddle of standing water instead of sparkling clean plates can be a real nightmare and should be dealt with quickly to avoid bacteria building up and creating a stagnant, smelly mess. It is important to note that if
Keeping your home warm during the winter shouldn’t leave your wallet hurting. With winter just around the corner, Londoners are just now thinking of when to start up their heaters. While we all enjoy a nice, toasty home, we don’t especially enjoy the inflated utility bills. Here are some of our favourite ways to keep
Energy Price Cap May Be Adjusted More Often: What Will Happen With Your Bills? The Energy Price Cap has been a check against price gouging in the energy market since it was first introduced in 2019. But in October 2021, huge rises in wholesale energy costs saw the Energy Price Cap rise substantially from £1,138
This week marks the beginning of autumn and while we’re very excited to see the leaves change from green to beautiful autumnal colours of orange, red and gold, we’re not so thrilled to see them clog up our outdoor drains. We’ve been unblocking drains for 25 years and know how frustrating (and costly) this time
Adding value to your home is one of the main reasons for tackling a renovation project, but which improvements add the most value? And, where might you be wasting your efforts? Let’s take a look at how to add value to your home. Adding value to your home: how-to Property refurbishment adds value to your
What may seem like a nightmare scenario of having a rat crawl up through your pipes and into your toilet is actually a very real possibility. Damaged and unmaintained storm drains and sewage pipes can give rats easy access into the main drainage systems. They then travel through sewers and up pipes until they find their way
Snagging is paramount in ensuring your new home is fit for purpose and it’s vital that you establish a robust snagging process early Snagging is a word that can cause some confusion on self-build projects. This isn’t aided by the fact that the term lacks a formal contract definition and is not even a part
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