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House Clearance Tips
If clutter is getting you down, or you have experienced a life event that has resulted in you needing to get rid of furniture, ornaments and...
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Leaking Combination Boiler Overflow Pipe: What You Need to Know
If your overflow pipe is leaking, not only are you losing water unnecessarily, but it may be an indication that you have a problem with your...
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Guide to Loft Insulation: Things to Consider
If the thought of winter bills is already giving you the chills, then now is the time to invest in insulating your home. As we discovered...
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Guide to: Roof and Loft Insulation
With summer undoubtedly on its way, keeping your home warm may not be a priority. However, with rising fuel prices and materials, it may be...
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Top Tips For Cutting Bills
As the nation braces for a rise in energy bills, all eyes are on the meters. It may feel as though you have already done everything you can...
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Reclaiming Your Garden: Bamboo Control!
Last week, we took a look at some of the pros and cons of bamboo in your garden. If you are reading this week, the chance is that you have a...
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Bamboo: The Pros and Cons
Bamboo can be a great feature in your garden and can offer wonderful, natural screening as well as being a great carbon absorber. However,...
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In the Garden: Gardening Tips for a Great Start to the Season
Winter may have seemed long, but summer is definitely on its way! If you make a promise to yourself every year to do better in the garden,...
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Mowing Basics: Top Tips for Lustrous Lawns
Is the grass definitely looking greener on the other side? If your lawn is looking a little neglected after the winter, don’t despair! A...
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After the Storms - Repairing Damage
Aside from power outages and disruption to travel, work and school, the series of recent storms may well have had an impact on your...
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Solar Thermal Heating - The Basics
Most of us know about solar panels and have seen them even if we are not fortunate enough to have them. But not as many people know that...
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Solar Electricity - Your Questions Answered
With spring not too far away and a rise in fuel bills looming, we have plenty of reasons to be thinking about the sunshine. One of these...