Finding a home isn’t easy, and it can be pretty tricky to find the right rental property to live in. For most renters, once they find a home, they live in relative peace and harmony. Unfortunately, not all renters’ experiences are happy ones. This can be incredibly daunting when renting from private landlords. Many private…
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…
The ultimate home maintenance checklist
When it comes to home maintenance, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed right off the bat. There are many aspects to consider – from cleaning your gutters to keeping your boiler or heating system in good nick. This guide breaks down each element of maintaining your home into seasons so that you have a handy reference…
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…
How much does underfloor heating cost?
There are plenty of reasons why so many people want to install underfloor heating (UFH) in their home. Not only does it keep your home warm, cosy, and comfortable, it also helps you to save money on your annual heating costs. Even better, it saves heaps of space and allows you to decorate your rooms…
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…