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The Most Common December Pests and How to Stop Them?

When temperatures drop and winter sets in, many pests begin searching for warm places to hide. Unfortunately, that often means moving into homes, garages and workplaces. December might feel too cold for insects and rodents to be active, but it’s one of the busiest times of the year for pest control callouts. Understanding which pests are most common at this time of year, and knowing how to deal with them, can help protect your home and stop infestations before they become serious. This guide explains the top December pests, why they appear, and the steps you can take to prevent them....

Four benefits of replacing your old windows

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 01/31/2022 - 8:59am

Repairing or replacing your old windows can be a tedious task. In addition, there's a lot of information a buyer should know before making the final purchase. For example, replacement windows are different from new construction windows because you will use pre-existing window openings.

So when it comes to shopping for new windows, you can choose from two options: replacement windows or new construction windows. Each type is best suited for a specific situation, so you should determine which one is most appropriate as a homeowner.

Replacement Windows

They are often used...

Tips for first time home buyers

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 01/24/2022 - 10:04am

Are you planning on buying your very first home but aren’t too sure what you are doing or how to find the home of your dreams? Do you want to know what you should be keeping in mind when buying your very first home?

For most people, buying a house is an experience they have been looking forward to for years. It is the culmination of all the hard work and saving that you have done over your lifetime. It's exciting because it's proof that you are moving up in the world and becoming more successful financially.

When you think about it, owning a home means security for your...

How does wall printing work?

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 01/24/2022 - 9:49am

Imagine a world in which the potential for creativity is endless, which can be changed and improved. A world where walls do not put pressure on people, but attract them. Whether it is your home or office, you spend your life there. You can revitalize this space in which you become the author of a new story. All you need is your vivid imagination, and you can Print On Your Wall .

How the image is applied

Using a UV printer, the image is applied directly to the wall. The picture chosen by the customer is "transferred" without any errors onto the vertical surface. Any wall can be...

You Vs a professional in TV aerial installation

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 01/24/2022 - 7:02am

It is no word of a lie that within society nowadays, we are heavily dependent on our TV and the functions that come along with it. Whether it be a smart TV or simply a standard TV, we like to ensure that we can depend on it to provide quality entertainment whenever we like. However, what happens if your TV aerial or satellite is struck by bad weather and your signal disappears due to misalignment, then what would you do? Well if this is the case, we would simply advise disappearing from the TV for a while and then returning to it when the weather has cleared up slightly, as this issue is...

Saturday 29 January named Slippery Decking Day 2022

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/19/2022 - 1:51pm

Gripsure , the UK’s leading creator of non-slip decking, has named Saturday 29 January ‘Slippery Decking Day 2022’. The firm, which manufactures anti-slip decking for homeowners and commercial customers across the UK and Europe, believes this is when all the contributing factors are aligned, putting us at the greatest risk of an accident as decking in the UK reaches ‘peak slipperiness’. Traditional timber and composite decking boards become dangerously slippery when wet or icy and as the result of the build-up of algae and leaves. Gripsure has pinpointed the last Saturday in January as...

The most sustainable ways to get rid of unwanted clothing

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/18/2022 - 9:23pm

With a new year finally upon us, there seems no better opportunity to tackle a wardrobe clear-out.​​ Whether you’ve suddenly discovered clothes lurking in the back of the closet or want to shake up your style, January is the perfect time for decluttering.

More than 300,000 tonnes of used clothing goes to landfill in the UK every year, and each Briton throws away about 1.7kg of fashion waste. That’s why it's important that we recycle and get rid of unwanted clothing more sustainably.

Fortunately Trend Expert at WeThrift , Nick Drewe has shared seven tips to help clean out...

Win £10,000 to put towards a house deposit by finding a pair of keys launched from space

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/17/2022 - 8:44pm

Struggling to buy a home? Find a pair of keys launched from space and you can win a whopping £10,000 towards your house deposit!

In this exciting new competition, led by regulated property buyers, GoodMove a pair of keys are being launched into space! They will land anywhere in the UK, and the first person to find them and call the number on the keys will get their hands on £10,000 to use towards a house deposit*.

And with average house prices now standing at an average of £276,091¹ - who wouldn’t love a bit of extra help towards getting their dream home?

In the...

How to Clean Your Wood Burner

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 01/16/2022 - 9:18am

Wood burners are a thing of magic. They can keep you warm for a fraction of the price you’d pay for gas or electric heating. Installing one instantly makes your home look ten times as cosy. And once you light some beautifully-burning premium Lekto firewood in it, the atmosphere becomes absolutely magical.

But if you want your wood burner to last you a long time, it is paramount that you maintain it properly. This will help your firewood burn hotter and cleaner, protect your home from combustion hazards, and prolong the lifetime of the wood burner itself.

Here’s all you...

Work begins on new homes and nature trail in Cullompton

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/13/2022 - 2:44pm

Taylor Wimpey has started work on a community of new homes and green spaces in Cullompton.

Culm Valley Park , off Siskin Chase, will comprise of 105 homes, 30 of which will be provided for rent through the local authority. The development will include a new nature trail park, with around 40% of the total site set aside as green space for the residents of Cullompton to enjoy. The existing Siskin Chase play area will be extended within the site to create more space for new and existing residents to enjoy.

Culm Valley Park will reflect Taylor Wimpey’s commitment to...

Becoming more energy efficient this winter - how household appliances affect your energy consumption

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/12/2022 - 10:29am

Demand for coal by UK electricity generators doubled in the second quarter of 2021 from the previous year, running counter to London’s high-profile pledges at COP26 to phase out coal power by 2024, highlighting the aim of transitioning to clean power sources. The sharp increase came in large part from a return to normality in contrast to the restrictions and lockdowns of 2020.

The COP26 Clean Power Transition Statement noted: “Coal power generation is the single biggest cause of global temperature increase, [we] recognise the imperative to urgently scale-up the deployment of...

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