It doesn’t seem so long ago that the housing market was thriving, but it was 2007 when house prices peaked shortly before the credit crunch hit the US economy and spread to the UK and the rest of Europe. These days it isn’t easy to get on the property ladder, with lenders displaying caution and […]
Category: Property Renovation
Types of Walnut Flooring for the Home
Fitting new flooring during a home renovation project is a popular way to bring your interior up to date. Wood is often a top consideration and within the various species of wood, walnut is a popular choice. Walnut has a lot going for it, from durability that helps ensure long service life to eco credentials […]
Homeowners add to their existing homes rather than move to new ones
As the economic gloom continues with the announcement that the economy has just entered a double-dip recession, people are not moving home as much as they used to. This has meant that many people are considering various reconstruction efforts to their current property so that they are better suited to their needs, and they can […]
Growing organic roses is a lot easier than you think
It is a common misconception among gardeners that growing roses without using a great deal of pesticides and other chemical products is very challenging. In reality, today, creating an organic rose garden is not difficult at all. The use of chemicals is a way to ensure that a garden will have numerous beautiful roses, but […]
A bathroom refurbishment
The bathroom is usually the first room people take on when they remodel a home. As a smaller room it is an easier space to tackle first, other rooms such as the living room or the kitchen are often too financially demanding for a starter project. If you are starting out on a bathroom remodel […]
Green Deal for energy efficiency may give you £10,000
The latest plans have been outlined by the government for the Green Deal in order to try and reassure consumers that a good deal will be received from participating in the Green Deal. Climate change minister Greg Barker outlined the latest measures for the deal which include an advice line and to ensure companies are […]
Constructing your own greenhouse
At some time or another most of us have fancied owning a greenhouse. They can be a lot of fun and pottering around under the glass can be very relaxing and has health benefits too. So why not make your dream a reality and get that greenhouse that you’ve always yearned for, the environment needs […]
Add a real room to your back garden
With the possibility of being used year round the new modern idea for sunrooms and summerhouses encourages outdoor living within a contemporary garden room full of airy extensions. The garden room buildings market has flourished in the past 10 years in the UK in this now £200m a year industry. A difference is that the […]
Loft conversions for more living space
It is well known that increasing the amount of space that your property offers will increase its value. With planning permission needed for most things that require an ‘add-on’, loft conversions have become increasingly popular in recent years – after the planning laws were relaxed three years ago, in most cases they will not need […]
Use Your Spare Room Effectively
Your spare room doesn’t just have to be the room you fill with unwanted junk, if used correctly it can become a very useful and altogether important part of any household. So here are some handy tips to help you get that spare room working again. Use if For Something Who says it has to […]