Homes & Gardens

Energy Efficiency vs. Renewable Energy: Which One Should You Priorities in Real Estate?

As real estate owners and managers, the goal is clear: decarbonize your portfolio while reducing costs and enhancing tenant comfort. But with the wealth of information available today, it can be challenging to know where to focus your efforts—on energy efficiency or renewable energy. Let’s break down the benefits of both and how they can complement each other to create a sustainable future for your buildings. Energy Efficiency: The First Step in Decarbonization Energy efficiency should always be the first priority when embarking on a sustainability journey. The reason is simple: it's the...

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

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 11/09/2020 - 9:36pm

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:

  1. 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...

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Small Changes With a Big Impact For Your Bathroom

In what is sometimes a hectic world, the bathroom is one of the rare rooms in the home where you can simply close the door and escape your worries for a time. A great bathroom should feel luxurious yet comfortable, and one that is designed to be lived in. If your bathroom looks a bit tired and out-of-date, here are a few ideas that you can make straightaway to help revitalise it.

Sensor taps

Modern, easy to install and a little bit futuristic, sensor taps are the perfect way to make your bathroom to stylish and functional simultaneously. This type of touchless technology...

What is the importance of RCD protection?

Residual Current Device or RCD is a life-saving device designed to give protection against fatal electric shocks if you touch a live wire. It can also offer protection against electrical fires. RCD devices provide a level of personal protection, which may not be feasible to get from regular fuse switches or circuit breakers.

What Does an RCD Do?

RCD is a sensitive safety device that shuts down power automatically if there is any fault present, which can further help in preventing significant accidents or fire from occurring. For instance, you cut through the cable while...

How to restore garden furniture

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 11/03/2020 - 11:54am

Traditionally; the majority of garden furniture was made of wood and even though hard woods such as teak , oak, elm and mahogany were used to offer greater protection against the elements (essential with British weather!); wooden garden furniture made today will naturally “weather” and begin to look tired and dull and any paint or varnish begin to flake away.

The natural look

Wood can look beautiful whether it is left in its natural state to blend into the environment or painted to add a pop of colour to the garden and it CAN still look good after the elements have taken their...

What is uPVC paneling? Which one is better: aluminum paneling or uPVC?

Are you building a house and looking for some guidelines? Are you tired of Making decisions between aluminum and uPVC? Then don't panic; we are here to help you throughout the article about windows, paneling, and the material. Usually, it is not easy to select which one is better as both materials have their pros and cons. Also, they vary in their properties; therefore, let see which one is better than others.

What is uPVC paneling?

uPVC is an acronym of Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride, a type of plastic material used for window paneling and doors. It is more...

Expert Tips for Selling a House in Bad Condition

Many people will wonder if you can even sell a house in poor condition. You can, but there are many difficulties in doing so, and you will have a hard time getting the amount you want if the house would otherwise be in a much better state. Different situations would cause a house to deteriorate, but there are ways in which you can maximize the amount you get for selling a house in bad condition.

Adjusting Price

If you are really set on selling your house, you can always adjust the price. This is the easiest way to sell the house. Money talks, and changing the selling price of a...

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