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Your Questions Answered: Chimney Sweeps
As the temperatures drop, those lucky people with wood burning stoves or open fires are looking forward to cosy nights in, snuggled up by the...
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Gardening Jobs In October
As pumpkins are appearing on the shop shelves and the leaves fall from the trees, there is no denying that autumn has arrived. We run through...
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Seven Savvy Steps To Save The Planet!
We might have loved the long, hot summer and adored splashing in UK seas that feel warmer than the Med but global warming is nothing to...
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How To Harvest Your Rainwater
When the rain comes, it is easy to forget the worries about water shortages that we were facing just a couple of months ago. We were lucky...
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How To Draught-Proof Your Home
If you are starting to feel the chill but don’t want to succumb to the central heating just yet, try a bit of draught elimination! Draughts...
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All About Insulation: The Basics
As the summer fades into memory, insulation may be the last thing on your mind. However, investing your time and money in insulation now will...
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Five Things To Do With Your Spare Room
As time passes, so does the way in which you use your home. Families grow and shrink and it is necessary for you to adapt accordingly. You...
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Gardening Jobs for August
Summer is a fantastic time to spend in the garden making garden maintenance feel more like pleasure than a chore. However, don’t get...
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How To Prepare a Wall For Painting
When it comes to painting a room, preparation is key for a professional finish. If a wall has been previously painted and is in good...
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How To Plaster a Room
Plastering a wall is not quite as easy as 1,2,3 – and if you have a large area to plaster, it may be worth getting professional advice. But...
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How To Board a Loft
Your loft space can provide valuable extra storage space; you just need to make sure it is safe first. Boarding a loft is relatively simple...
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How To Paint a Door
Painting a door may seem simple, but little mistakes stand out and promise to annoy you for a long time! Here’s how to paint a door like a...