Home Improvment
How to keep warm at home as the cold spell continues
With predictions of snow and frost set to continue over the next few weeks across the UK, it is important to keep the heat in and the cold out.
Protect your pipes in half-term break
With the icy blast continuing to sweep across Britain, Aviva is advising homeowners to carry out some simple home checks to prevent freezing and burst pipes drenching their homes.
How to prevent freezing pipes
Thousands of homes and small businesses are at risk of significant damage from burst water pipes and tanks, warns MORE TH>N insurance.
Prevention is better than cure for burst pipes
NFU Mutual and loss adjusters at Cunningham Lindsey have drawn up a five-point winter action plan to prevent homes being hit with thousands of pounds worth of water damage after any big freezes.
Kahrs gets rugged with vintage Da Capo wood flooring collection
Kahrs has introduced a stunning new collection of authentically aged wood floors to its Supreme Range. Crafted from sustainable rustic oak, the new Da Capo Collection includes six rugged one-strip oak floors.
Get ahead of the housing game and prepare for January sales now!
We may still be counting down to Christmas – but don’t wait until the last of the turkey has been eaten or the festive trimmings recycled before you start to think about a move in January.
AA warns of silent killer as boilers work harder in winter months
Under 45% of home owners say they have a carbon monoxide (CO) detector installed in their property, according to research by the AA's Home Emergency Response. This is less than half the number who have a smoke alarm in their home (97%).
Renovating your property? Get the best deal!
As we approach 2012 economic recovery stills looks distant for those living in the UK and the housing market continues to stagnate.
Top tips for insulating your home
Your home ranks highly in your life as probably the biggest investment you will ever make and a heartfelt representation of the inner you. Whether you inhabit a lowly terrace or the grandest of mansions one of your largest expenses is going to be maintenance and heating of your property.
Are you and your home prepared for winter?
It is almost twelve months since the country was engulfed by the worst winter weather we had seen for several years.
Nations subsidence hotspots revealed
Direct Line home insurance has analysed subsidence claims throughout the UK to reveal the worst hotspots in the UK.
Top tips for keeping your home warm this winter
It may still be October – but homeowners are being encouraged to think about preparing for winter to avoid any nasty cold snap surprises.
Ice Energy scoops national award
Eynsham-based renewable energy firm Ice Energy Technologies is celebrating victory after winning a major industry award.
City & Country launch SOAL with TV’s ‘Restoration Man’
To coincide with the publication of English Heritage’s 2011 Heritage at Risk Register, City & Country Group and architect George Clarke have launched a joint campaign – Save Our Architectural Legacy (SOAL).
Protect your home with a ‘pre-winter check up’
With a slight nip now in the air, it looks like autumn has finally arrived, meaning it’s the perfect time for homeowners to start preparing their properties ready for the winter months, according to top London plumbing boss Charlie Mullins.