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Planning a Garden Room in 2026? Here's What the Cladding Actually Costs

Garden rooms have become one of the most popular home improvement projects in the UK and for good reason. A well-built, well-insulated garden room adds usable space, improves working-from-home quality, and contributes meaningfully to property value. But the costs involved are not always straightforward, particularly when it comes to the exterior finish. Cladding is one of the areas where quoted prices vary most dramatically between suppliers and installers, and where the wrong choice can create significant ongoing costs long after the build is complete.

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How to find the best deals when shopping for a wireless security system

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 05/27/2021 - 5:52am

A wireless security system combines wireless sirens, motion detectors, wireless cameras, and sensors to detect security breaches at your home and sound the alarm. There are many brands in the market which makes finding the best deal challenging because all security companies showcase the best features and prices to attract more customers. But through reviews, ratings , and research on features that enhance the security system, you will find one that suits your home security needs.

Finding the best deals when shopping for a wireless security system

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Wall art ideas for sport lovers

Most sports lovers are passionate about their favorite sports, teams, and players. They always find a way to show this off in their dressing, stickers on cars, logos on doors, etc. But do you know you can rep your team or sports in your home décor and interior design?

You can add several creative and beautiful ways to integrate your love for sports into your home décor. Consider using suitable sports-themed wall art. There are several ideas and concepts you can use.

Are you unsure about the sports-themed artwork suitable for your wall space? We'll help you get some ideas...

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Housebuilder builds roost for rare horseshoe bats in Exeter

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 05/25/2021 - 1:16am

Leading Devon housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes has built a custom-designed bat roost alongside the new homes on its new development outside Exeter.

Specifically designed to encourage up to five species of bat, including the very rare greater and lesser horseshoe bats, the roosting barn at Victoria Heights , on the outskirts of Alphington is now ready for habitation. The show homes for this brand new community have also just opened for viewings and several homes have already been reserved, with the first sales expected to complete next month.

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Sharp rise in demand for family homes in Devon fuelled by pupils returning to school

Sharp rise in demand for family homes in Devon fuelled by pupils returning to school

Demand for two and three bedroom homes in Exeter rises by 24% since March

Zoopla, the UK’s most comprehensive property destination, has revealed that buyer demand for family homes in Devon has risen sharply since pupils returned to the classroom in March. The increase in demand was further amplified by the announcement of the extension of the stamp duty holiday to the end of September and the rapid progress of the vaccine roll-out.

Exeter emerging

Demand for two and three bedroom homes in Exeter, perfect for local families who have children back at school, has risen by 24% in the...

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Interior design rules from the experts

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 05/20/2021 - 9:47am

Interior design is something that lots of people think they can do. But a lot of people get it wrong. If you don’t want to splash out on a professional interior designer, you need to know the rules before you jump in and start ordering light fittings and paint. So here are the interior design rules that the experts would rather you didn’t know.

M ix Textures

You can have too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to interior design. If you’re crazy about exposed brick, you need to complement it with some brass fittings and varnished wood. This is called mixing...

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The benefits of brick cladding

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Thu, 05/20/2021 - 9:20am

Brick cladding is a process that involves using bricks to cover another type of material. It is quite commonly used in today's world. People use it for buildings, houses, hospitals, offices, and more. Brick cladding actually comes with a number of incredible benefits, and that is why most people out there opt for it. Have a look at some of them down below.

• Less maintenance

The thing about brick cladding is that it results in less maintenance of the building. Moreover, if it gets dirty, all you need to do is wash it, and that's it! However, if you opt for painting your...

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All you need to know about stone cladding

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Thu, 05/20/2021 - 6:54am

Natural materials are pretty commonly used indoors as well as outdoors due to their incredible quality. They offer loads of amazing advantages, and this is why many people opt for stone cladding. This provides a natural texture to their walls that not only looks good but comes with many advantages as well. Individuals are given the choice of choosing the kind of stone they want, be it limestone, sandstone, and more. They can even opt for stone cladding panels according to their preference.

Advantages of stone cladding

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How to get your dream kitchen

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 05/20/2021 - 6:12am

Realising your dream kitchen has never been easier and never has there been so many choices out there. It is thus important to know a little about the process of planning, designing and installing a new kitchen. It’s one of the most important rooms in the house and will always be regarded as a key interior design feature.

From the concept or idea to the actual kitchen, it is now all in your hands. Both the technology and the companies exist that will be able to take your dream kitchen designs and turn these into a reality.

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Boiler grant for homeowners

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 05/16/2021 - 10:21am

Devices and equipment have a certain lifespan and are expected to eventually break down. Boilers are one of them and it is haunting to know that once they do, you'll be left freezing cold. Good thing the UK government came up with a free boiler grant. Something we may want to take a look to keep ourselves warm during cold days as well as helping fight global warming.

How it started

In 2018, the UK Government via Energy Company Obligation (ECO3) partnered with the Big Six energy suppliers in the country namely; British Gas, Scottish Power, E.ON, Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE...

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