When the lure of summer months begins to beckon, and blue skies return, there comes the natural tendency to break out of the dormancy period of colder months. The spring cleaning time has arrived, but this year has been a little more unusual than most.
Many people have found themselves spending more time around the house – a long period of restrictions and lockdowns has seen to that...
Typically, a house remodel project can be a challenging and stressful undertaking. It involves a lot of details and steps that you should be aware of before you get started. For instance, a remodel requires thorough planning and preparation to ensure the success of this major endeavor. However, if you take this project for granted, the entire process can become more daunting and stressful....
Figures from Local Household Waste Recycling Centres (or ‘tips’ as they’re more commonly known) from across England, show that out of 23 County Councils, 19 recycled less during lockdown than the year before, with only two doing better.
The statistics were obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by Access Self Storage and can be accessed here . They covered the six-month time...
Ever since the digital switchover of 2012 TV broadcasts in the United Kingdom moved from analog to digital. While this and the popularity of Smart TVs would make one think that aerials were a thing of the past... That's not necessarily the case.
Nowadays there are still reasons to count on a trusty aerial, and there are even different types of aerials that might benefit your TV in...
As a homeowner, taking care of the plumbing system should be one of your priorities. With a functional plumbing system, you can perform several household chores, such as cleaning, washing clothes, and gardening. However, there may be instances wherein plumbing issues happen unexpectedly. This is where an emergency plumber enters the picture.
David Fowkes, Head of Household Underwriting at Admiral, said: “Over the course of the three lockdowns in the UK since the pandemic began, we’ve seen a 29% increase in the number of fire claims related to barbecues, firepits, bonfires and the burning of garden waste compared to the same time period in the previous year.
“During lockdown many people have invested in transforming their...
Sand is a collection of granular particles of finely divided rock and mineral particles. Different sizes of granules and mineral composition make the different types of sand available today. The sand difference can also refer to soil texture as soil that contains more than 85% of sand-sized granules is referred to as sand soil.
Sand is the primary material that builders use for...
Window opening types are essential for both new builds and renovations. They are also vital when selecting energy-efficient windows and doors.
This article will delve further into what these window opening types are and what they can do for your home. The post will also cover some of the rarely seen window openings that you may not have heard of before.
The walls of our houses are very important. They tell the story of the family that inhabits it, and they can define their tastes and style. When deciding how to decorate it, we have two options: paint or coating; and for the latter, the materials are diverse and can be natural or artificial.
What should we take into account when choosing which is the ideal coating for our walls? What...
Batteries can be found all around the house, from inside your TV remotes to powering your children’s toys – but do you know what to do with them when they run out?
Although there are recycling schemes in place, many still end up at landfills creating problems for the environment which can cost local councils a small fortune to fix.
