Posts Tagged ‘home’
Fix & upgrade your roof easily by following these 7 tips
Jul 15 2024- Monica Costa
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Maintaining a sturdy and reliable roof is essential for the safety and comfort of your home. Over time, exposure to the elements can lead to wear and tear, making repairs and upgrades necessary. By proactively addressing these issues, you can prevent more significant problems and extend the lifespan of your roof. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a complete novice, following these seven practical tips will help you fix and upgrade your roof with confidence and ease.
How can we save on energy bills? Tips to make our home more energy-efficient
Jan 28 2015- Monica Costa
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As energy bills continue to rise, understanding how to save on energy bills becomes more important. Figures from the Energy Saving Trust highlight this, as they show that British households could save more than £325 in energy bills per year in the form of gas, electricity and petrol. This leads to potential savings of £8.6bn across the country and more money in our family pocket. In a city like London, though, it is very difficult to find a reliable firm to help out with energy efficiency around your own home. After a long search I believe I have found the right people to help me.
Rogue Traders
Jul 05 2014- Aneliese Deane
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I reconnected with a primary school friend last week and as we chatted about children, husbands, our professions and homes, she let me know that she recently had an awful building experience with a disingenuous company. From delays to pressure for payment, the experience with these rogue traders sounded awful; not to mention at the end of it all she was missing tens of thousands of pounds… and half her roof! As she spoke, she hit on a lot of key points, things she wished someone had told her before she opened her home to rouge traders.
Five ingenious storage solutions for your home
Jun 12 2014- Aneliese Deane
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We’re already mid-year, my goodness! I thought to mix it up a bit rather than my usual Q&A sessions, I’d compile all my super storage advice for you into one article, as a large majority of questions I get asked are regarding those tricky areas. My mother taught me that the best solution for clutter is a garbage bag and a cool head. But after you’ve discarded all unnecessary trinkets, what happens to the items you actually need? The truth is, if you have belongings, you will need storage, and the key to great storage is finding a place for items that does not infringe upon open space and adds a certain je ne sais quoi. I have compiled the clever storage solutions below because they exemplify great storage, allowing you to stow items proudly, in the open, without interfering with a room’s design.