5 Creative Home Conversions

Who says we have to live in perfectly aligned little boxes on the hillside? Certainly not these guys! Here are 10 crazy, nonetheless amazing, home conversions from around the world:

1. A derelict warehouse turned into a cosy and comfortable home

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 2.  An old factory turned into a futuristic village

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3. Old advertising billboards with unbeatable views…

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4. An old chapel turned into a modern mansionchapel-house-modern

5. Can you imagine living in an airplane with a jacuzzi in the cockpit? This lady can…

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Which conversion would you most like to live in? Tweet us @HomeSafeInfo

 

 

Photos: Leigh Business Expo 2014

Here are some photos from the Leigh Business Expo 2014 at Leigh Sports Village. We had a fantastic time and met some very interesting people. We’ll most definitely be returning again next year. In the meantime, maybe we’ll see you at the Wigan Business Expo in October?

The expo cake by 2ChefsPassion

The expo cake by 2ChefsPassion

The Stand

The Stand

Champagne winners Mr and Mr Sharp

Champagne winners Mr and Mr Sharp

Kerri and Siobhan

Kerri and Siobhan

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Secure Your Home with Composite Doors from HomeSafe

We are proud to offer the best composite doors in the market. From the Ultimate Composite Door Collection by Sliders, our doors offer a number of benefits for your home:

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1. Security – With the constant threat of crime in most areas, security has become a major factor in the choice of doors for homes. One home in the UK is broken into on average every 37 seconds, and with 67% of all burglaries attempted through a door; it is vital you make the right choice. 

Our doors are made from a very durable compression moulded GRP slab and the whole door set has been tested to the rigorous PAS standards for enhanced security. Our composite door collection comes with the latest high security Multi-point locking systems and the option of the latest anti-bump, anti-snap, anti-pick key cylinder from Yale or alternatively the cylinder free lock from ERA Security. They have even been awarded the Secured by Design stamp of approval by the Official Police Security Initiative! 

 

2. Economy – Eliminate drafts and heat loss from your home today! With the advent of new building regulations and the ever-rising cost of fuel to heat your home, good insulation is another major factor to bear in mind. Research has shown up to 15% of the total heat loss in a home is through ill-fitting external doors, which will have an effect on heating bills. 

The glazing used in our composite door range is at minimum double – glazed, incorporating features such as argon gas filling and highly thermal efficient spacer bars, whilst many of the advanced triple glazed units provide even greater efficiency.  

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3. Style – Our collection covers the most popular styles of door whether traditional or contemporary.  If you are looking to provide that distinctive entrance while retaining the feel of timber, without the endless maintenance associated with a traditional timber door, we have the solution! Our composite doors even come with a 10 Years Insurance Backed Guarantee and 10 Years Comprehensive Company Warranty.

4. Originality – Every HomeSafe Composite door can be custom made with a choice of 7 colours, 17 glazing options and 22 glass ranges, the possibilities will add up to thousands. Whichever combination, the Ultimate Composite door will enhance homes with its elegant styling and will be a welcoming entrance for visitors for many years.

 

 

Flat Roof Repairs throughout the North West of England

Our flat roofs are installed using Firestone RubberCover™ membrane – A 100% cured, single-ply roofing membrane that can be installed on both new and existing roofs. Check out our latest YouTube video below to see the flat roof repair process:

Got any questions? Tweet us @HomeSafeInfo, email info@homesafeimprovements.co.uk or call 01942 522 283.

7 Amazing Garage Conversion Ideas

Garage conversions are a great way to create the space you need, whether it’s simply for a utility room or an extravagant cinema room! Here are some of our favourites:

1. Cinema Room – movie night has never been better!

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2. For those with a love of BMX

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3. Poker room

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4. Home Office

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5. Luxury Bathroom4

6. Home Gym

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7. Kids Playroom

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Do you have any more suggestions or pictures you would like to share? Tweet us @HomeSafeInfo

 

Summer Home Improvement Ideas

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Psssst… Scientists are claiming that summer 2014 in the UK is set to be the hottest on record. That’s right, summer is on it’s way! Summer is the ideal time to make those much needed home improvements. With the warm weather (hopefully!) fast approaching, here are some home improvement ideas to spruce up your home both inside and out!

Keep on top of garden maintenance.
You don’t have to splash out on fancy garden seating and a brand new hi-tech BBQ! Simply keeping your garden tidy, plants watered and grass trim can make a big difference.

Catch up on your exterior property maintenance.
Warm and dry weather provides the perfect opportunity to carry out those much needed exterior improvements that you’ve been putting off, such as painting your exterior walls or cleaning your windows and roofline. Surprisingly, a clean roofline can really enhance the appearance of any home.

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Convert your conservatory roof.
Conservatories are sometimes extremely hot during summer. Tiling your conservatory roof helps keep your conservatory at a comfortable temperature all year round, allowing you to enjoy your conservatory during the hot summer months. 

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Do you have any more suggestions? Tweet us @HomeSafeRoofs

 

Double Glazing: Is It Worth It?

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You’ve been thinking about upgrading your old windows to brand new double glazed windows, but Is it really worth it? Will it really save you money in the long run? Here’s the lowdown:

Energy saving – Up to 18% of your homes heat could be lost through your windows. The following graphic breaks it down by U value. A U value is a measure of heat loss. The higher the U value the worse the thermal performance of your window, hence a low U value usually indicates high levels of insulation and heat retention.

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If you swapped all the single-glazed windows in a three-bedroom house you would save around £165 a year on your heating bills – thats well over £3000 in 20 years!

“I live in a listed building that doesn’t allow double glazing. What can I do?” Secondary glazing is the next best thing. Secondary glazing works by fitting a second layer of glass inside your existing windows. It may not be as effective as double glazing, but it could still save you around £105 a year on your heating bills.

To sum up, the benefits of double glazed over single glazed windows:

1. Energy efficiency and reduced heating bills
2. Heat retention
3. Noise reduction
4. Increased security
5. Reduced condensation

5 Ways to Save Money at DIY Stores

We all love DIY home improvements but they can sometimes prove expensive. Here’s our best tips on how to save money at DIY stores, so that you can finally make those much needed home improvements!

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1. Buy in bulk – if you’re buying something you will use often, such as lightbulbs, you can often but them in bulk at a reduced price. Be sure to check the price per item on the shelf label.

2. Compare prices online – there are plenty of price comparison sites out there to help you find the best deals. We recommend Idealo or Price Runner. You might even find a better deal online on sites such as eBay!

3. Hunt for coupons – if you’re going to a specific store or are looking for a specific item, try a simple Google search for a discount code or offer. For example B&Q are currently holding a ‘15% off Bathroom Orders Over £200’ deal – but hurry! These offers often end fast.

4. Measure, don’t guess! – You’re undertaking a DIY project that requires screws, but you have no idea what size so you just guess and end up buying more than necessary. Does that sound familiar? Taking exact measurements and sizes beforehand could save you both time and money!

5. Paint samples – You want an exact colour match to paint over the cracks on your wall?  Some stores will give out small paint samples for free, but if you have to buy them they will definitely save you money.

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