Expert Advice

A range of advice and tips for home improvement projects

Multi-Fuelled Stoves: All You Need to Know

This comprehensive guide explores every aspect that a UK homeowner should consider when contemplating ...

Who Owns The Fence - Which Fence is Mine

In the UK, determining ownership of a garden fence can be complex and depends on various factors, including ...

Different Types of Boilers

There are several different types of boilers in the UK to meet a range of needs and budgets and with ...

Driveway Ideas That Are On Trend

A driveway is an important part of the exterior of a home, and there are several on-trend ideas that ...

Garden Planting Calendar - What to Plant and When

What and when to plant all year round

Dealing With Damp In Your Home

Dampness in the home can cause a variety of problems, from musty odours to damage to walls and furniture. ...

Choosing Between a Hardwood and a uPVC Conservatory

Choosing between a hardwood or uPVC conservatory ultimately depends on your personal preferences and ...

Burglar Alarm Brands

When you’re not familiar with the marketplace and the different brands this can also ...

Advantages & Disadvantages of Wireless v Hard Wired Alarm Systems

Wireless connectivity has also had a great impact on the home security industry, and wireless alarms ...

Guide to Hiring Scaffolding Companies

if you are taking on some maintenance work yourself, or are hiring all the different trades needed for ...

What Size Boiler Do I Need? Boiler Size Guide

Considering buying a boiler and don't know what size you need for your home. Our guide will give ...

Kitchens: Thinking Of Buying a Kitchen Online?

Retailers are making it easier than ever to get what you need in a few clicks, delivered straight to ...

Considering Painting or Replacing Kitchen Cabinets?

Replacing, painting and other options such as wrapping all have advantages and disadvantages, so if you’re ...

Kitchen Design Jargon, Terms & Definitions

if you don’t know your pelmet from your plinth then this simple guide should help ...

Small Cloakroom Idea - Creating the Perfect Tiny Space Cloakroom

Modern design and clever selection of products can allow you to squeeze a toilet and sink in even the ...

Roof Replacement: What You Need To Know

If you’ve gone through years of patching your roof and shelling out for repairs, there ...

Different Types of Roof Tiles

If you’re thinking about replacing your roof, you may have the freedom to go for a ...

Does A Flat Roof Deserve Its Bad Reputation

Everyone knows someone who has a horror story about expensive damage causes by leaks on a flat roof, ...

5 Signs Of A Bad Roofing Job

Most tradesmen in the roofing business are trustworthy and competent. But what are the tell-tale signs ...

Mixing Traditional Bathroom Designs With Modern Homes

Traditional bathrooms can sit very comfortably in modern homes, adding perhaps to the sense of escapism ...

Options When You Are Not Allowed To Install Double Glazing

For a minority of people who own a listed building, or who live in a conservation area, there are strict ...

Alternatives To Tiles In The Bathroom

In recent years there have been many developments with new products on the market which provide a great ...

Air Bricks: Everything You Need To Know

Air bricks are those bricks which you will often see around the base of modern buildings with holes in ...

Don't Move - Instead, Improve Your Home

That bigger and better home you dream of can be realised by making a series of affordable improvements ...

Bungalow Extension Ideas

Sometimes bungalows can be on the small side, so many bungalow owners consider ways to extend their properties ...

Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist

Here are a few items on our Autumn home maintenance checklist to ensure you avoid being caught out at ...

Why Flat Roofs Don't Leak Any More - What's Changed?

Flat roofs used to have a pretty poor reputation. Prone to leaks and cracks, any owner of a house with ...

New Year Gardening To Do List

Grab your wellies, gloves and a warn jacket, and turn your attention to some of these important New Year ...

Kitchen Planning - The Basics

Getting the right kitchen will be much easier if you’ve thought about the basics of ...

Wall Hung Toilets – Installation and Benefits

Wall hung toilets are attached to your bathroom wall rather than the floor. Most traditional toilets ...

Boiler Replacement Grants

The government schemes designed to pay for new boilers have been cut back extensively in recent years, ...

Buying a New Kitchen Guide

The kitchen is arguably the most important room of your house. Not only do you want the pleasure of ...

What Is Browning Plaster?

Browning plaster - Bonding plaster and browning plaster are similar. They are both basically used as ...

What Is Skimming in Plastering

Skimming in the plastering world is pretty much exactly what it says. It means to apply a thin skim ...

Can I Install My New Bathroom Myself?

As a nation, we’ve never had such an appetite for DIY. We devour home improvement ...

Interior Design and The Fashion World

The interior design industry has always been heavily influenced by trends from many areas including ...

Best Interior Design Apps For Your Home

We’ve put together a list of some of the best apps that can help you get started (for ...

Kitchen Unit Sizes Guide

Find out about the standard kitchen unit sizes and dimensions including cabinets, wall units and worktops ...

How To Pay Your Builder

We’ve all heard the horror stories about people paying huge sums of money to builders. ...

How To Create An Extra Bathroom

You can never have too many bathrooms, and 80% of buyers put the number of bathrooms right at the top ...

Bidets – Installing A Bidet In Your Bathroom

Here in the UK, you’d be hard pushed to find a modern bathroom which is built with ...

Can I Use Laminate Floor In The Bathroom?

We’re rapidly transforming from a nation of carpet lovers to a nation where hard floors ...

Installing A Walk In Shower In Your Bathroom

In the last few decades we have completely embraced the shower here in the UK, with the percentage of ...

Saniflo Toilets Guide

Find out everything you need to know about Saniflo toilets in our guide

Best Paint For Bathrooms and Kitchens

Best paint for bathrooms and kitchens... what are your options?