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Some Tips for Your Garage Gym Conversion

Are you considering a garage gym conversion to finally make good on that New Year’s resolution ? Turning your carport into a dedicated fitness space is a great way to bypass the membership fees and queuing that come with going to the gym. Enacting this transformation is a great way to elevate the value of your home, while also using your dusty garage for something useful.

However, a garage and gym have a lot of differences before you put the work in. This blog offers some essential tips so you can convert garage to gym space, including picking the right flooring or making clever...

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3 Things to Consider Before Starting a Remodel

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 04/17/2020 - 7:45am

Remodelling your home is a great way to make a property your own. With the opportunity to strip back a house and enhance its structure, you can make it infinitely more functional and even more visually appealing. To get the most out of your renovations, however, careful planning is required. If you want to ensure your remodel goes without a hitch, be sure to bear these three things in mind…

1. Get to know the space

Many people decide to renovate a recently acquired property before they settle into their new home. This can certainly be advantageous, as it means you won’t...

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How To Fix Common Household Problems

It's quite common for items to get broken or worn down over the years. There will be a time for every part of the house to get fixed or replaced. It would be great if you knew how to fix some of these problems easily and save some money in the process, but there is nothing wrong with hiring someone to come fix them for you.

Here are some of the common household problems and how you can fix them yourself properly.

Taking Care Of Rusty Sinks

We've all experienced some rust all over our stainless-steel sinks over the years, but there is a nice and quick fix for it. You...

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7 household items that you can transform and reuse

7 Home Items You Can Repurpose Instead Of Throwing Them Out

Recycling is growing increasingly popular every day, thanks to the efforts of eco-conscious citizens. This begs the question; how can you benefit from the junk lying around your house without throwing it away? Well, there are many great ideas you can try if you want to repurpose some of your old household items. Not only will this help reduce environmental pollution, but it will also help you save a pretty penny! So, if you are interested, check out these 7 household items that you can transform and reuse.

  1. An Old Satellite Dish

Satellite dishes can take up...

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How to Take Care of Your Yard in Summer

The care your garden needs changes with each season and weather that it brings, a summer garden requires a lot more care than that of spring or autumn. Nevertheless, with the sun shining, tending to your garden is a much more enjoyable and easier task. Taking care of your yard in these summer months is time consuming, as most people use the space for having barbeques or gatherings, as a lot more time is spend in these areas. The best, easiest and quickest ways to take care of your garden in the summer are described below.

Tending to Your Summer Lawn

These summer months...

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Do DIY safely while self-isolating

Self-isolation has led to many people across the area looking for ways to keep busy – taking on DIY jobs has proved a popular option. To ensure projects are completed safely, RGB Building Supplies is offering top tips on how to take on jobs in the home.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented:

“Many of us are spending more time in our homes, so we’re now having the chance to complete jobs that we may have been putting off. We want everyone to follow some basic safety advice. Remember, if you aren’t confident enough to take on the project, whether it involves...

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Burrington Estates New Homes amongst the nation’s favourite house builders in the UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/09/2020 - 11:42am

Burrington Estates New Homes continues to build on its success as it receives the highest rating of 5-stars in the recent independent homebuyers’ customer satisfaction survey by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) Star Rating Scheme. The 5-star accreditation states over 90% of their customers would recommend Burrington Estates New Homes to a friend. This outstanding result reflects the continued investment in providing exceptional customer service and aligns with their vision of creating beautiful places to live and work whilst building enduring communities.

The annual survey is...

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7 Reasons to choose asphalt paving for driveways

Due to its capability to withstand harsh weather conditions and other damaging forces, asphalt is the best choice for property owners. Whether you are preparing for the installation of the parking lot, driveways or a general paving project, a business that provides asphalt driveways in Dublin can help you with each step of installation. We are going to discuss the top 7 reasons to choose asphalt paving for driveways.

Durable

Asphalt is extremely durable and it is known to withstand whatever nature and humans throw over it. It can even stand frequent and heavy traffic,...

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How new sash windows are more energy efficient

Whether you already have sash windows in your property that need updating, or you are thinking of installing new sash windows to replace a different style entirely, they are a great way to improve the energy efficiency of any property.

Below we explain their benefits, why installing triple glazing with Argon gas works so well and how our bespoke service can help your property.

Benefits of New Sash windows

Installing new sash windows brings a wide range of benefits to your home, such as:

  • Reduced energy use

Installing new double or...

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How to Plan a Family Getaway in Your Rear Garden

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 03/27/2020 - 8:18am

Summer plans might be dashed this summer, but that doesn’t mean you cannot have a great time with the whole family. All you need is a rear garden and some simple camping equipment, and you can transform your garden space into a summer family getaway kids will love.

It can be hard to explain the necessity of social distancing and quarantine. Kids just want to head outside and explore. They want to run wild and have fun. You can’t give them everything that they want, but you can build an adventure right on your property with this guide:

Get Everything That You Need

What...

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How to Improve the Kerb Appeal of Your Home

Whether you’re looking to sell your home or have just moved into a property that needs a bit of TLC, the exterior of your home is the very first impression visitors get, so they are sure to pass judgement on its overall look. With this in mind, it’s essential to boost your home’s kerb appeal. You don’t have to make any major changes or spend a fortune in order to make your house look attractive; it’s all about being aware of the minor details.

Check out the tips below to point you in the right direction when it comes to boosting your home’s kerb appeal:

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