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What Causes Damp?
In a country such as the UK which experiences plenty of cold, wet weather, damp and rising damp is a common problem which can destroy your home and your health. So, make sure your home doesn’t suffer...
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How to Find a Property in Need of Renovation
Buying a property in need of renovation can be an affordable opportunity to create the home of your dreams, so it’s no surprise that many people are on the lookout for homes in need of renovation....
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Benefits of Mould Resistant Paint
The appearance of mould or damp in a property can be a real problem. Not only does it suggest there could be some sort of internal leak in your pipe-work or guttering that will need to be fixed, but it...
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Guide to Central Heating Thermostat Controls
If you’re looking for a way to reduce your heating bills and make your home more energy efficient, try installing new central heating controls. Get acquainted with the settings and main control panel...
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Bathrooms on a Budget: Low-Cost Bathroom Makeover Ideas
This bathroom refurbishment question was answered by Dean Botterill of Virginia Plumbing in London. Q: I am trying to make-over my bathroom on a budget, what is your number one tip for saving money? A:...
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Guide to Conservatory Insulation for Roofs, Floors and Walls
Many people like the idea of adding an extra room to their property, but are worried that building a conservatory will be a waste of time, space and money. After all, the thin walls and large amount of...
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How to Lay Wood Flooring Safely
Fewer home improvement projects have more eye appeal—and potentially a better return on investment—than new hardwood floors. Part of the reason for this is the durability of the woods typically used...
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What Causes Noisy Central Heating and How Can I Fix It?
Getting a new combi boiler or central heating system installed can be a dream come true for some homeowners, especially those living in old, poorly insulated properties in the colder, windier parts of...
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How To Get Home Renovation Grants In The UK
We all want our home to look its best, but these days repairs, improvements and adaptations to a property can end up costing a lot of money. Not only do you have to purchase new materials or replace...
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Winter Maintenance for Decking
As autumn sets in, many homeowners will be preparing their garden for the winter months; giving hedges a final trim and flower beds a last weed before the frosts set in. One section of the garden that...
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What is a Damp Course Injection (DPC)?
Damp, rising damp and the build-up of mould and fungi is a major domestic problem for many UK homeowners. Not only do the increased bacteria levels mean you and your family run the risk of catching a...
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Bathroom Heating Solutions for Winter
Whether we like it or not winter is well and truly on its way, bringing with it ice cold mornings and treacherous conditions. There’s not much we can do about this; however what we can change is the...
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The Best Paint for Furniture and Tips on Different Painting Effects
Finding the best paint for furniture can transform tired looking pieces into design statements, with just a few flicks of paint (and plenty of sanding)! Painted furniture is making a comeback in the...
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Why Use Concrete Paint?
If you are tired of walking over a bland, dull and lifeless floor in your home, you could always look into painting concrete surfaces in your property. Initially it might sound like an outlandish idea,...
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DIY Central Heating Maintenance Tips for Winter: Prevent Your Heating...
Winter is a prime-time for heating break-downs; leaving your property without warmth and hot water just when you need it most. There are, however, some ways you can protect against this – find out how...
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Guide to Draught Proofing Doors
As winter fast approaches, you want to make sure your home is as warm as possible –after all, you don’t want to be paying for those ever-increasing heating bills just for the energy to escape from...
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Kitchen Painting Ideas
There’s no getting round the fact that painting kitchens can be a tiresome and messy business. As a room that’s vital to your day-to-day living, the prospect of clearing out the kitchen for a new paint...
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Cork Floor Tiles – Benefits and Advantages
If you are looking for an environmentally friendly, comfy type of flooring then cork tiles could be the perfect choice for you. What is a Cork Tile? Cork flooring offers a great alternative to more...
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Guide to Central Heating Pump Problems
Is your central heating system is suffering from irregular noises, erratic timing or general poor heating performance? Are radiators heating up in some areas, but not others? Or just in some rooms but...
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Warm Air Central Heating Advantages and Disadvantages
Warm air systems were popular in the 60s and 70s, before wet radiator systems took over. Today, warm air systems are often overlooked, but new developments and innovations mean warm air central heating...
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