Dealing with damp is just something we don't want to do and while there are loads of brilliant damp proof experts who will handle the job for you, it is always best to prevent rather than cure. But how can you prevent damp in your home? Sometimes, you can’t because the problem is out o
Developer Richard Pender is a man who happens to love his parents. He found the perfect way to show his love by building them a modern home that is sustainable, accessible, and has the capabilities for adaptive reuse. Pender, based in the Northumberland area of Northern England, truly understands
If you are planning to carry out alterations to your home (or your neighbour is planning modifications to their home) that will affect a shared wall or boundary, it’s likely that you will have heard of the Party Wall Act. Introduced in 1996, this piece of legislation is designed to protect t
When you are looking to sell your home you will generally come up against a pretty competitive market place where a quick sale is sometimes difficult unless you are offering a particularly low price or have something very unique about your home. There are many different things you can do to
A French-inspired "fit for a king" bedroom captures a touch of elegance and would certainly wash all the stresses of even the most difficult day. It offers you the opportunity to escape the strains and stresses of modern life to a charming vintage bedroom rich in retro appeal. It’s fantastic,
Paying bills can put a strain on our finances, subsequently causing us worry. If you’re juggling lots of outgoings - particularly first time buyers who are suddenly realising the reality of being a homeowner, with all the financial commitments that brings - it can really stretch your budget.
We all know that sensation when the humidity levels are too high. The air is damp, heavy and sticky feeling. The windows fog up with condensation and your pillows at night feel almost wet. Then on the other hand, when the humidity levels are too low, everything around you is dry. Controlling the
A home renovation is a necessary investment and especially if the house is more than 5 years old, or needs a few updates here and there. The house doesn’t necessarily have to be in bad shape to need some renovations. One of the main purposes of a home renovation is to make it more practical
In most homes around the world, the kitchen is the heart of the home. This is where great meals are planned, prepared and served and there is nothing more important to health and enjoyment than food! If you are concerned that some of the appliances and plumbing in your kitchen aren’t in good
Your Leicht kitchen needs cleaning on a regular basis. By means of many tools and products you own that are currently sitting in your storeroom, control those extreme chaos ranges in your kitchen that aren’t having their cleaning needs met by fades and showers. These techniques might seem un
