How Double Glazing Can Prevent Heat Loss This Winter
As we leave the warmer climes of the English summer behind, it’s time to prepare for a serious drop in temperatures. The cold winter months are fast approaching, and this year there’s added worry as households across the country are preparing to deal with sky-high energy bills. But did you know that without double glazing, […]
Cost-Effective Ways to Make Your House Cosy
Many UK homes are poorly insulated with too many places for the cold to creep in. In cooler weather, it’s tempting to turn up the heating, but this won’t eliminate draughts entirely – and with rising energy bills this isn’t an attractive solution. Fortunately, there are easy and cost-effective ways to keep in the warmth […]
How to Reduce Solar Glare in Your Home
Everybody wants to enjoy plenty of natural light at home. Watching the sun streaming through your windows and feeling its warmth can have impressive health benefits. Sunlight has the power to strengthen your immune system, improve your sleep pattern and lift your mood. No wonder Ideal Home magazine suggests that optimising natural light levels can add value to […]
Inspiring Ways to Use Your Conservatory This Summer
Are you keen to enhance your home with a conservatory? Or are you planning to update your existing conservatory to breathe new life into this versatile extra room? As experienced fitters of Devon conservatories, we know many homeowners think of them as life-enhancing spaces. This is especially true during the kind of balmy summer weather recently seen across the South West […]
Smart Home Improvement Ideas
Finding ways to make your home more spacious, comfortable and energy-efficient is always a good idea. Whether you’re settling down or moving on, it’s essential to make the right choices. Change comes at a price and we’re all watching the pennies these days, so here are some practical and smart home improvement ideas to get […]
4 Reasons Why You Need a Porch
A porch isn’t just another front door. The size may be modest but it makes a wonderfully versatile addition to your home. It provides a handy extra room, looks good and can even save you money. Here are a few points to consider. 1. Beefs Up Security A porch acts as a handy barrier between […]
How to Design Your New Conservatory
A conservatory is a great way to create more room and add value to your property. It’s also quicker and more cost-effective than a major project to build an extension. Before you start there are a few things to consider, so here’s our handy guide to designing your new conservatory. Do You Need Planning […]
Say Goodbye to Noise Pollution
Noise is something we all have to live with. Traffic, kids playing, loud music – it’s stressful and harmful. Even in quiet, suburban areas, there’s always some kind of commotion outside. Your windows are the main way that outside noise gets in, so if you’re considering replacing them what’s the best way to keep noise pollution […]
What’s The Best Wood for Wooden Window Frames?
Wood is a great choice if you’re thinking of replacing your existing window frames. Indeed, if you live in a traditional style home or a conservation area wood may be the only possible choice. With several different kinds of wood to choose from it’s hard to know what’s best for you, so here is our handy guide to […]
Is Your Home Burglar-Proof?
You may think your home is secure, but you’d be surprised how many ways you can be caught out. Burglars do their homework. They take note of your daily routine – signs of people at home or leaving, barking dogs, CCTV, burglar alarms and access points. Fortunately, there are several simple ways to make your […]
