This is our quick annual guide to maintaining your windows. We understand that looking after a home can seem like an endless list of chores following you around. The list grows longer and more expensive each year. Keep on top of your window maintenance over the...
A brief history of the conservatory. Stand in a conservatory attached to a home in the UK today, and you’re standing in a room with over 400 years of history. During that time, the conservatory has been through some changes and designs. The original conservatory...
In 2022 the building regulations changed for windows as part of The Future Homes Standard. The Future Home Standard is part of the Government’s plan to have homes be zero carbon ready by 2025 with new homes being expected to produce 31% lower emissions. Because...
Whether windows are important for kerbside appeal is helpful to know for homeowners. The kerbside appeal of a house is important to the residents, neighbours, and homebuyers. This is because it can affect house sale prices. The external view of a house is usually the...
Have you ever thought of growing fruit and vegetables in your conservatory? If you are a seasoned gardener, you probably miss gardening in the winter. Perhaps you want to grow exotic fruit during the summer? Or you wish you could have herbs fresh from your...
A conservatory in good condition can be turned into a gorgeous office. Lots of natural light and views of your garden makes a great working environment. If you work from home and have a conservatory you’d like to repurpose into an office, these tips are...
Getting your windows autumn ready is important. The nights are getting darker quicker, and the leaves are already starting to turn. Autumn in the UK is beautiful but how many of us decorate our windows to reflect the season? Decorating our windows at Diwali, Christmas...
Congratulations on moving into your new home! Even if the sale and move went smoothly, moving house is still very stressful. Now you’re settled in safe and sound. But should you change the locks right away? You are twice as likely to be burgled if...
The Best Plants For Putting On Windowsills What are the best plants for putting on windowsills? Plants are one of the most popular ways to dress a windowsill indoors. Whether they have flowers, fun shaped leaves or are exotic looking, they always are attractive and eye-catching...
There are several ways to increase the natural light in your home, but why is it important? Natural light on your skin causes your body to make Vitamin D. This is important for you as it helps keep teeth, bones and muscles healthy. As well...
