Help & advice articles
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Trees: to Cut or Not to Cut? What the Law Says
As we slowly limp towards the spring, homeowners are assessing the damage caused by a particularly wet and blustery winter. Trees are a major...
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Condensation Advice
For most of us, condensation during winter is as normal as endless rain and the occasional storm. However, condensation isn’t necessarily as...
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The Edible Garden – What to Plant in February
As the days become a little longer and lighter and food is becoming more and more expensive, people are starting to think about what they can...
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Frozen Pipe Prevention
As the days get longer and the evenings and mornings are lighter, it may feel as though spring is on the way. However, it is not unusual for...
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Bathroom Upgrades That Won’t Splash the Cash
If you want to give your bathroom a new lease of life but you don’t have the money to invest in a full bathroom refit, there are a few tips...
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Focus on: Bathroom Fans
If you are considering a bathroom upgrade, it is easy to focus on the “fun” elements: colour schemes, shower types, taps and light fittings,...
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Thermostatic Showers: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Whether you are investing in an entirely new bathroom or looking for a simple and relatively inexpensive upgrade to your existing one,...
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What to Do if You Have No Hot Water
Realising that you have no hot water is inconvenient at any time of the year, but it is especially problematic when the temperatures are low....
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Goldfish FAQs: Surviving Winter
They are great for mental health and a lovely addition to the garden, but your fishy friends do need to be looked after if you want them to...
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Home Resolutions for 2024
As we plan to welcome in a new year, many of us think about resolutions for our lives: save money, lose weight, spend more time with family,...
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Christmas Home Security Tips
Every year when December comes it is a surprise to the Trust A Trader team! As we meet the rapid countdown to Christmas, we want to wish you...
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Wood Burners: What to Burn
Whether you have had a wood burner for a while, are lucky enough to have had one installed or moved into a home with one, it is a good idea...