Home Improvment
How to get your property ready for the winter
The clocks have changed, the days are getting shorter and it’s time to put the heating on. To make sure you don’t receive crippling gas and electricity bills, follow these simple tips, compiled by Edinburgh property lettings and management specialists Cullen Property.
Making an entrance with LVT
As the hallway is one of the busiest areas of the home, a durable and easy to clean flooring solution is essential.
How to add value to your property with smart home improvements
The rise in home makeover and property buying television shows has prompted many homeowners to make changes to their own homes. With an increasing number of people looking to renovate instead of move to a new property, we look at the home improvements that are really paying off by adding value.
New survey shows snooping habits of our nosey nation
The UK is a nation of nosey parkers with 40 per cent of people admitting to ever snooping on their neighbours, new research commissioned by Direct Blinds shows.
Beat My Build
Across the UK, home-owners continue to struggle in the midst of a fluctuating property market – but some have decided to take matters into their own hands.
Nowadays moving home may be out of the question
So why not upgrade and upsize your property instead? People are staying in their homes much longer, according to recent reports. A stagnant property market and punitive stamp duty mean that most householders live in their present homes for 29 years, compared to just 14 previously.
Get more from your windows with the latest generation in glass
New ‘Glazing Options’ from Saint-Gobain Glass (SGG) will allow UK homeowners to purchase window glass specifically designed to create the perfect living environment for their property.
Green Deal helping to make homes more energy efficient
The latest research shows that Green Deal assessments are continuing to help people make their homes more energy efficient.
Get up to date with stylish slate
Moduleo is offering an exciting alternative to traditional slate tiles: eco-friendly luxury vinyl flooring which takes nothing from nature except inspiration.
Moduleo predicts upcoming flooring trends
With luxury vinyl flooring continuing to increase in popularity, David Bigland, MD of Moduleo Design Floors, shares his take on the latest flooring trends to hit the UK market.
No need for “cosy” carpet this winter
Whilst carpet has been an extremely popular flooring solution in homes for many years, luxury vinyl flooring has grown rapidly in popularity and rivalling carpet as a serious contender to keep homes cosy this winter.
Savings most popular way to fund home improvements
In a challenging housing market, homeowners might be expected to improve their homes rather than move.
Research highlights young people's DIY incompetencies
With the August bank holiday approaching, many will be thinking of spending the long weekend doing a spot of DIY.
Yorkshire business helps charity recover from fire
Bradford-based window and door specialist comes to aid of local animal shelter Rain Rescue after fire disaster.
How to best approach large home renovation projects
Over recent years more and more homeowners have been turning to home renovations in order to make their properties more suitable, comfortable or practical.