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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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Why a Fireplace is Beneficial For Every Home

When you think of fireplaces, the first thing that comes to your mind is probably heat, right? While it’s true that heat is the most prominent benefit of any fireplace, the advantages of having one at home extend way beyond that. Before we move ahead and start our topic, we would suggest you to visit Nostalgia UK for a great variety of Reclaimed Fireplaces around UK.

From wood-burning fireplaces to gas and electric ones, these units make a worthy addition to any home, and we’re here to tell you why.

Of all the different types of fireplaces, wood-burning ones are the most...

Using Natural Materials In Sustainable Home Design

A new network of linked villages with Garden Communities status is being proposed in East Devon. The bid would form part of the Liveable Exeter vision to build 12,000 new homes in Exeter over the next 20 years, and has already been approved by the council. Garden communities are housing developments consisting of well-designed homes built to create sustainable and vibrant communities. With the use of renewable materials, the sustainable housing addresses the problems of climate change and encourages green living, a current trend in housing that is inspiring both builders and designers. The...

New homes vs old homes – Which property should you buy?

Buying your first home or even buying a new home is a huge undertaking and it can sometimes be difficult to even know where to start. Location is often the key factor and then the space itself, and the number of bedrooms you need to follow.

However, there is also the decision about whether you want to invest in a brand new build or an older house. Both have their pros and cons, and you may already have your preference in your mind, but that being said, it is important that you consider both types of homes before deciding.

Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of...

Four Ways to Improve your Home – and its Value

When you are planning to sell your home at some point, any work you do on it needs to be through the lens of what will help increase the value. While you want to choose improvements that benefit you and your family, you also want to consider the most profitable home improvements that will offer the best return on your investment. But what are some of the most common ones?

Add space to the home

One of the top ways to improve your home and add value to it is with some kind of space increasing improvement. By repurposing or adding to the space that your home provides, you can...

Looking to add value to your home? Here’s how

Whether you’re planning on putting your home on the market very soon, or you just want to be sure that any home improvements you make now will be beneficial in the long run, there are plenty of ways you can increase the value figure on your property. These valuable home improvements also mean you can enjoy your efficient space even more, knowing you’ve made relevant updates that are beneficial for you and any future buyers.

This article covers:

Heat efficiency
Structural updates
Aesthetic improvements

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Safety Considerations for your Exeter Home Renovation

Whether a small update or complete makeover, undertaking home renovations can be an incredibly exciting time for anyone. Yet with so much to consider it can also be a confusing and potentially stressful time.

During this busy and chaotic period, safety considerations can often be left until the last minute, or occasionally forgotten altogether. This, of course, can lead to major issues further down the line ranging from inconvenient delays in project completion to very serious legal issues.

To help you make sure you consider all aspects of all your home renovation project...

Why Choose a Catnapper Recliner for Your Home

Choosing furniture for your home is never an easy task. With the variety of options available, it can get confusing, especially when there are many excellent products available. Sometimes when you find the design you like, you end up getting disappointed because it is not comfortable enough. But what if you can get both comfort and style in one package?

Indeed, when you buy furniture, you want something that you can lounge on at the end of a long day. But a frumpy couch or chair won’t do if you value your home’s aesthetic as well. You can find the perfect combination of exceptional...

How to create more space in your Exeter property without knocking down walls

British homes typically have limited dimensions in which to work with. Unless you have a listed property or farmhouse, you will need to make do with what you have. Thankfully there are plenty of options to open up your home visually and physically – without even knocking down the walls.

Creating more space in your home is all about cutting back, being smarter with your design, and using a few design tricks to increase the visual space of your home without increasing its dimensions.

De-Clutter Immediately

First things first, you need to de-clutter and be extreme...

How to create a unique interior design: A guide

No homeowner wants to look like a copycat. It’s for this reason why you must avoid following interior design trends or attempting to replicate your loved ones’ homes.

To impress every single visitor that you welcome inside your home, you must aim to put a distinctive stamp on your property. If you are unsure how to turn your house into a stunning home, read the below guide to creating a unique interior design.

Add Intrigue into a Room

Create intrigue by incorporating objects that will instantly grab a visitor’s eye. For example, hang oversized artwork onto one wall...

What to know before investing in real estate

Cash on cash return is one of the things which you will need to understand before you decide whether to invest in a certain property or not. It is a property valuation formula which you will use to calculate the cash invested versus the cash earned. This will include the money which you borrow in order to finance the purchase of the property. Apart from that, there are other things you need to know. Although there are several people who have made quick riches from real estate, you need to do your research first.

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Homes & Gardens

Spring Plumbing Checks: Why March is Critical for Homeowners

Why a Fireplace is Beneficial For Every Home

Using Natural Materials In Sustainable Home Design

New homes vs old homes – Which property should you buy?

Four Ways to Improve your Home – and its Value

Looking to add value to your home? Here’s how

Safety Considerations for your Exeter Home Renovation

Why Choose a Catnapper Recliner for Your Home

How to create more space in your Exeter property without knocking down walls

How to create a unique interior design: A guide

What to know before investing in real estate

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