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Spring Plumbing Checks: Why March is Critical for Homeowners

March arrives, and most homeowners think about gardens. They plan which flowers to plant. They check whether the lawn survived winter. They rarely think about what winter does to their plumbing system.

That's a mistake.

Winter stresses pipes. Cold temperatures, freeze-thaw cycles, and shifting ground place enormous strain on the systems carrying water through your home. Spring is when these stresses reveal themselves. A pipe that survived January might fail in March. A joint that held all winter might suddenly leak. Hidden damage becomes visible.

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3 Important Things You Should Know About Central Heating

Heating systems are a great option to go for when your house needs warmth at all times. Heating systems are very popular in the United Kingdom and other colder countries and people can’t live without it. It makes the house warm and cozy, as these countries get a lot of winter and snow laid all year round. But, if you are new to the whole central heating system, then this article will be very helpful to get you acquainted with the important details of a central heating system. Here are some of the important things you should know about central heating.

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7 Creative Ways to Personalise Your Home on a Budget

Whether you have just moved into a new home or you simply want to inject more of your personality into your current one, it can be tricky to know where to start when it comes to adding personal touches to your house. Of course, there is always the tried and tested method of hanging up as many family photographs as humanly possible on every available wall; but, surely, there are more exciting and creative ways to personalise your home?

Thankfully, there are, and what’s better is that they don’t have to cost a lot of money, meaning you can transform your home without having to take...

10 transformative interior design tips

Your home is your sanctuary where you can kick back and relax with family and friends, so itneeds to look and feel the part.

However, decorating your abode so that it’s both stylish and perfectly showcases your fabulous personality is not easy.

With that in mind, here are 10 transformative interior design tips to get you started.

Venetian blinds

Venetian blinds offer unrivaled privacy and light control. They’re easy to clean too, which makes them ideal for rooms such as the kitchen where spillages and splatters are pretty much guaranteed. For a wide range...

Reviving the exterior of your home

Why Should I Revive the Exterior of My Home?

Improving the exterior look of your home can be very beneficial for a number of reasons. The two main reasons can be seen below:

Adding Value

Simply painting or replacing windows or doors can also make your home more attractive from the outside adding that always wanted Kerb appeal . (Kerb appeal is the term that is used for the visual appeal of your home from the roadside, this typically increases the number of potential buyers scheduling visits to view your home.)

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5 features to add to your home in 2020

The new year is all about rejuvenation, and many people are looking to give not only themselves but their home the new start it needs by adding new features that could improve their lifestyle in the new year. If you are hoping to hail in the new year by adding some special features to your home, read on for some top tips on the best home features that could make your property seem brand new.

1. Loft Conversion

The best option to take when thinking about what features to add to your home is to consider using the features that you already have rather than building...

Light and space in the home

Natural light and open space are two of the most desirable factors in home design. A study by Origin Global found a quarter of homeowners believe natural light is the most important feature for a family home just ahead of an open-plan kitchen and dining room at 16%. Fortunately, you can bring both of these qualities into your home without the need for wholesale renovation.

Clear the view

Your home may already have the potential for excellent sources of natural light and space, you just haven’t realised it. Opting for a more minimalistic look and clearing the view from...

How Exeter residents can cut their energy bills

Winter brings a lot of good things to our door, but one bad thing that it can bring is the dreaded energy bill. From heating your home to slow cooking a delicious dinner, there are lots of reasons why energy bills go through the roof in the winter, but the good news is, there are ways for Exeter residents to avoid these huge costs.

Know where you’re using energy most

Knowing where you’re using the most energy can help you to cut down the dreaded winter bill. There has been a lot of controversy around smart meters , but they can be a good way to measure how much energy...

LiveWest and Bovis Homes announce strategic partnership to build nearly 2,000 homes

LiveWest and national house-builder Bovis Homes will deliver 2,000 new homes across the South West for shared ownership, affordable rent and for sale on three sites as part of a strategic partnership.

As the largest housing provider of affordable housing in the region, providing these homes will significantly contribute to LiveWest’s ambitious plans to deliver 16,000 homes over the next 10 years - which equates to a £2 billion investment into the South West economy.

The joint venture will see 678 new homes built in Exeter, 398 in Tavistock and the latest scheme to be...

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Bi-fold doors are growing in popularity in the UK

Bi-fold door installations have increased in popularity over the last decade in the UK, with the modern style and large opening they are a consumer favourite over the traditional patio or French doors. It's easy to see why so many people are now opting for a Bi-fold door, but the real question is…

Are bifold doors still popular?

Well, you will be happy to find out that they're still as trendy as ever among homeowners in the UK. The demand for bi-folding doors has surged across the UK and interest is continuing to grow.

Still unsure? We understand that bifold doors...

Throwing Away Big Trash Just Got a Lot Easier

Are you moving house, de-cluttering or renovating and you have a lot of junk to dispose of but have no idea how or where to dispose of it? Good thing you can hire the services of Evergreen Junk Removal to do the task for you. When it comes to taking big pieces of garbage to landfills, you cannot it do yourself, so you look for a company that does the job. In this day and age where garbage is the main culprit of contaminating our land and waterways, it is imperative that we know how to dispose of specific types of trash properly.

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Homes & Gardens

Spring Plumbing Checks: Why March is Critical for Homeowners

3 Important Things You Should Know About Central Heating

7 Creative Ways to Personalise Your Home on a Budget

10 transformative interior design tips

Reviving the exterior of your home

5 features to add to your home in 2020

Light and space in the home

How Exeter residents can cut their energy bills

LiveWest and Bovis Homes announce strategic partnership to build nearly 2,000 homes

Bi-fold doors are growing in popularity in the UK

Throwing Away Big Trash Just Got a Lot Easier

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