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Your Guide To: Composting
As we strive to reduce landfill waste and become more diligent with all of our waste, it makes sense for anyone with a garden to think about...
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The Top Five: Condensation Prevention Tips
It’s that time of year again where it feels as though the ground will never be dry and we may never see blue sky again. As we crank up the...
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How To: Improve The Efficiency Of Your Woodburning Stove
Woodburning stoves are a great feature in the home, adding a focal point as well as warmth. If used efficiently, a woodburning stove can be...
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The Big Freeze: Top Tips To Prevent Freezing Pipes
We all knew that we would have to pay for our record-breaking summer weather and, if Met Office reports are right, the pay-off will be...
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Gardening Jobs in January
You may be feeling a little bit sluggish after the festivities in December, but if you fancy burning off a few mince pies, check out some...
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Top Tips to Make Your Home Feel Bigger
During the winter months, it is not uncommon for homes to feel a little more cramped than usual. The combination of having to spend time at...
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How To Winterise Your Home
The good old British Winter does like to keep us on our toes! In the last month we have seen temperatures plummet to freezing and below one...
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Protect Your Home For The Christmas Holidays
There is no doubt that the festive spirit is in the air! But with the darker nights and the added financial pressures of Christmas, crime...
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Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree! Top Tips To Keep Yours Green And Healthy
When it comes to Christmas trees, there are three camps: artificial all the way; nothing beats real; and bah humbug. At Trust A Trader, most...
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Santa Stop Here! Roof Maintenance Tips
With the Big Man arriving in just a few weeks’ time, it is important that your roof is in good condition. After all, missing or broken tiles...
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Green Fingers: Gardening Jobs For November
As summer starts to feel like a distant memory, a few of us have already been caught out by the odd early frost. There are a few things that...
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Guttering Maintenance
As the leaves turn from lush green to glorious russet, watching them cascade from the trees fills most of us with autumnal delight. However,...