No, really, investing in new windows can save you money in the long run. The average home can lose a third of its heat through poor windows, regardless of the season! Those cold drafts that you feel during winter are still there – they’re just far less noticeable during the warmer summer months. And that cool air you’re trying to pump through your home to counter those warmer temperatures? That’s also going straight out of the window.

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Often, we can become bored with how we’ve styled and decorated a room, and if you are finding thing feel a bit stale, then it may be the perfect time for a change. The rooms in our home affect how we feel, so if we surround ourselves in outdated or drab décor then we can’t expect to feel at our best. A revamp to a room in your house can give you a new enthusiasm which you can apply to all aspects of life. If you are wondering how to brighten up a room on a budget, or just looking for design ideas, this guide on how to revamp a room will help you get started. Continue reading “How to Revamp a Room” →

The idea of an escape room is that you are locked in a certain room to solve puzzles and challenges within a given time. When you have finished the challenge, you can finally escape the room. Technically, the room is not locked. It is just the idea that the room is locked and will only be opened once you have solved the problem that makes it even more exciting. Continue reading “Who Should Try an Escape Room?” →

With more and more British homeowners reverting back to using an open fire, the age old craft of chimney sweeping is still alive and well. Chimneys not only need regular sweeping, they also require repairs from time to time, and the chimney sweep is the person to talk to when you have chimney repairs to do. “Where would I find a chimney sweep?” You might ask, well the truth is, an online search is the easiest way to locate such a tradesman, and depending on where you are located, there should be at least one company that carries out chimney cleaning and repairs. Continue reading “Chimney Repair Solutions for the UK Homeowner” →