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March 28, 2014

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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January 10, 2014

5 Energy Saving Tips for Your Home This Winter

The cold weather is fast approaching here in the UK. Fear not, we have some tips to keep your home warm this winter AND save energy at the same time!

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1. Don’t use your fireplace when the outside temperature is below -7 °C – The infiltration of cold air into your house will most likely waste a lot of heat and cool your house down.

2. Avoid heating areas that are not insulated, such as your garage or conservatory – unless your conservatory is fully tiled and insulated. Instead, focus on your main rooms such as a living room or bedroom. Sit down in front of the TV and relax, it is winter after all!

3. Does your door provide good insulation? To test it place your hand against it from the inside. If the door feels cooler than the inside walls, it might be time to get a new door that’s better insulated!

4. Don’t crank up the heat to warm your house faster. Your house will warm up at the same rate, regardless of the temperature setting.

5. Make the most of ‘free’ heat – Is there such thing as free heat? Yes! I’m talking about sunlight. Open the blinds of south-facing windows on sunny days to let in the free heat.

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