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Common Home Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid

Every homeowner needs to know basic maintenance that will help them keep their home in the best condition, but this is an area many struggle with. Keeping on top of maintenance can help prevent small issues from erupting into large, disruptive, and expensive issues, so it is vital that you know how to keep your property in good condition. There are a few common mistakes that homeowners make when it comes to maintenance, which can lead to disruptive issues and expensive repairs/replacements. With this in mind, this post will take a look at a few of the most common mistakes and how they can...

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How to benefit from the Green Homes Grant Scheme

In the last five years, fuel bills for an average family home in the UK have soared by 40%. In fact, heating a property today costs approximately £1,800 per year compared to £1,290 in 2015. One of the problems lies in the thousands of properties across the UK which lack energy efficiency. Older homes with insufficient insulation can leak warm air. This means more energy is consumed to heat the property and consequentially heating bills will increase.

If you’re a homeowner or landlord, there are improvements you can undertake to mitigate the cost of your energy bills, making your...

Types of faucet mounting

Do you want to install a new kitchen faucet or replace an old one? Well, you need to know the types of kitchen faucet mounts before installing them.

You may be thinking that the installation task is difficult. Through this plumbing blog , you will see how simple faucet plumbing is. However, in this guide, you will get a step by step procedure on how to install a kitchen faucet easily.

Kitchen Faucets Mounting Guide

It would help if you considered some essential things before you install a kitchen faucet. These things are:

The type of mounting.

Work starts on environmentally friendly development in Exeter

Work has begun on a housing development which will provide 60 affordable homes in Exeter.

The largest housing association in the South West, LiveWest, has joined forces with partnership house building specialist, Lovell, to kick-start a development project expected to run for 20 months.

There will be 35 homes for social rent and 25 for shared ownership, including a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties.

It will be the first development to meet LiveWest’s new sustainable homes standards following the launch of its ‘Creating Greener Futures Together’...

Garage Conversion Ideas To Make the Most Out of the Space

If your garage is lying idle, it’s high time you put it to good use. The way you will convert your garage mainly depends on your needs and the design of your house. With careful planning, you can create a beautiful and functional space in your home.

However, you should know that it takes some effort to transform the area into your garage for better purposes. Read on to learn garage conversion ideas that can help you make the most out of space.

Position Your Doors Correctly

When converting your garage into a new room, you should get the best ideas that can make...

5 tips to keep your home insect free in spring 2021

Are you looking for some ideas to stop bugs from invading your home? Have cockroaches and other critters haggled you? Then don't worry, you've come to the right place! In this post, we will share some quick and easy tips on how to reduce the flow of bugs from coming into your home. So let's get started:

Cleaning your home

It's a common fact that you have to clean your home before the arrival of any new season. But it becomes mandatory when spring arrives . And you would know about some of the difficulties you'd have to face in the summer, especially when you...

How a removals company can make moving to Exeter easy

Moving to Exeter involves a lot of planning, organisation, and a lot of hard work. Because of this, someone moving home could find themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted after the fact. Read about what you should prepare before moving to Exeter here .

Fortunately, moving doesn’t always have to be difficult and stressful. There are a few ways you can ensure that your move goes as smoothly and as easily as possible. One of the ideal things you can do to make your move easier is by hiring a removals company in Exeter to lend you a helping hand.

If you...

Create the Perfect Kitchen Design for Your Lifestyle

As one of the most heavily-utilized rooms in your home, finding the perfect kitchen design that suits you and your family’s lifestyle makes your kitchen more comfortable and functional.

People develop their own habits and traffic patterns in their kitchen. They naturally arrange utensils and ingredients according to how often they are used. And often, a kitchen they have inherited along with a new house presents nagging issues for a cook who is used to having things just so.

The kitchen is also the communal meeting place for the family in the mornings and evenings. It is...

3 things that could become dangerous if ignored

If you’re a homeowner and you’re having trouble handling everyday duties, don’t worry. We will lead you through some essential jobs which should be carried out on a weekly basis. It's easy to neglect to check certain aspects in our standard of living that might result in a massive loss to your property and which could be equally harmful to human life. This could be in the form of breakages or damage. So let’s start with the common things you should reguarly check:

Checking gas pipes

All of us go into the kitchen to prepare food or to bake something. The way...

How to Make Over Your Room Without Spending Much

A home makeover might seem like a challenging task at times. However, there are many surprisingly budget-friendly and straightforward ways you can get a refreshing look for your living space. From adding a fresh coat of paint to choosing creative bedding, you can always transform your rooms without the stresses of major renovations. Whether you are the proud owner of a new home or you are looking for ways to spice up your currently outdated rooms, check out our room makeover ideas that are both budget-friendly and easy-to-do.

Here is how to makeover your room without spending too...

Would an emergency plumber cost me dearly?

Estimating the plumbing cost that you need to pay can be a difficult task. This is because the price to pay depends on the nature of the job and the time of the year the job is done. For example, during the Christmas season, the cost of an emergency plumber is always relatively high. Take note that you are unwittingly causing damage to your home if you ignore a leak or burst pipe.

Professional Advice Attracts No Costs

Some homeowners think that calling a plumber will cost them some money. In reality, a call costs you virtually nothing. Likewise, a professional plumber's...

Homes & Gardens

Common Home Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid

How to benefit from the Green Homes Grant Scheme

Types of faucet mounting

Work starts on environmentally friendly development in Exeter

Garage Conversion Ideas To Make the Most Out of the Space

5 tips to keep your home insect free in spring 2021

How a removals company can make moving to Exeter easy

Create the Perfect Kitchen Design for Your Lifestyle

3 things that could become dangerous if ignored

How to Make Over Your Room Without Spending Much

Would an emergency plumber cost me dearly?

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