Energy bills are something most of us dread receiving, especially when it reaches the winter months where we spend more time indoors, lights are on for longer, and we start to rely on our heating systems to stay toasty and warm. Most of us will do anything to keep the bills low, whether that’s telling…
Average Energy Bills in the UK
Understanding Home Insurance
Your home is possibly the largest purchase you will ever make, and it is an investment in your family’s future. Home is where the heart is, and this is the place where your family gathers and seeks sanctuary from the outside world. We fill our homes with a variety of furniture, appliances and personal items…
The Essential Home Safety Checklist
Home – a place that you feel comfortable, secure and safe. But how safe is your home? Although it might feel like the least dangerous place that you could be, your home is where you are statistically most likely to have an accident[i]. Accidents in the house cost UK taxpayers a whopping £45.63 billion annually,…
The complete work from home guide
Over the past 12 months, working from home (or WFH, as some now call it) has gone from being specific to certain professions to being very common. With COVID-19 restrictions coming and going and workplaces being temporarily closed, people have been forced to transform spaces in their homes into functional offices. This is something most…
How to Heat A Shed in the Winter
Have you thought about heating your garden shed? We all use our sheds for different reasons. While your garden shed is a safe place to store tools and holiday decorations, it can also be utilised for a wide variety of uses. If you plan to use your shed as an office, classroom, home gym, or…
The Ultimate Electric Underfloor Heating Guide
Fed up of unsightly radiators taking up space in your house? Had enough of those annoying cold spots that seem to appear no matter how warm the temperature gets? Perhaps you are considering electric underfloor heating. This simple guide explains everything you need to know about electric underfloor heating, now much it costs and if…
What to Consider When Turning Your Cellar into a Liveable Space
Looking to create more space and add value to your home? Converting your cellar may be the best option. That dark and dusty space at the bottom of your house may not look very impressive now, but even the tiniest and most neglected cellars can be transformed into beautiful and functional extra rooms. Read on…
Everything You Need to Know About Damp in Your Home
No one wants to find out that they have damp in their home or business. Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, damp can truly spoil your living space and make your home feel squalid and unhealthy. Damp can kickstart or exacerbate health issues and devalue the price of your property. At its worst, damp…
The benefits of using renewable energy in your home
The costs of utilities are ever increasing, and concerns about the environment are reaching a fever pitch. That’s why an increasing number of people are making the switch to renewable energy to power their homes and businesses. What is renewable energy? The term renewable energy refers to energy sources that are replenished in nature, such…
What to consider when designing your dream bathroom
From underfloor heating kits to the best tiles, there are a hundred choices you can make when designing your dream bathroom. There are so many new bathroom ideas out there, so we need a comprehensive guide to understand how to design a bathroom. Here we offer some of the best hints and tips for fulfilling…