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Top Tips: Mould Prevention
Although the cause of mould can vary, it is always fundamentally down to one thing: too much moisture causing growth. From poor...
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Savvy Solutions for Reducing Your Energy Bills
Energy bills may be dropping this month, but it's still a good idea to adopt proactive measures to keep your costs in check. While you...
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Top Five: Reasons to Hire a Carpenter
Carpentry is one of the older crafts that many people overlook. However, if you have ever stopped and marvelled at the beauty of a handmade...
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Scaffolding Basics
If you are planning on doing work on the upper part of your property, your trader will need to access the spot safely. They may or may not...
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Home Repairs: Blocked Dishwasher
If you notice that your dishwasher is slow to drain or – even worse – completely blocked, the first instinct may be to call your local...
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Trip Switch Basics
Electricity is one of those things that we all tend to take for granted. From lights to white goods and entertainment, electricity is vital...
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Trees: to Cut or Not to Cut? What the Law Says
As we slowly limp towards the spring, homeowners are assessing the damage caused by a particularly wet and blustery winter. Trees are a major...
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Condensation Advice
For most of us, condensation during winter is as normal as endless rain and the occasional storm. However, condensation isn’t necessarily as...
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The Edible Garden – What to Plant in February
As the days become a little longer and lighter and food is becoming more and more expensive, people are starting to think about what they can...
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Frozen Pipe Prevention
As the days get longer and the evenings and mornings are lighter, it may feel as though spring is on the way. However, it is not unusual for...
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Bathroom Upgrades That Won’t Splash the Cash
If you want to give your bathroom a new lease of life but you don’t have the money to invest in a full bathroom refit, there are a few tips...
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Focus on: Bathroom Fans
If you are considering a bathroom upgrade, it is easy to focus on the “fun” elements: colour schemes, shower types, taps and light fittings,...