Building – Expert Advice

Bricklaying Tips For Beginners

Here are some tips for bricklaying to get you started with your new project even if you are a beginn ...

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. ...

Recognising Asbestos

Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that can have a variety of appearances depending on its form and the type ...

Guide to Hiring Scaffolding Companies

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

Skip Hiring Guide

If you’re organising your own skip and you're not sure where to start, this guide should give ...

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 ...

How To Build Garden Steps

One of the best ways of dealing with a garden which slopes is to have different sections of the garden ...

Bungalow Extension Ideas

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

How To Install A Lintel Above a Window

Lintels may also be referred to as beams or ribs depending upon whether they are being referred to in ...

How To Extend Your Kitchen Space

If you are not happy with the way your kitchen looks or if it is cramped or impractical then looking ...

House Survey Guide and House Survey Costs

The price of buying a home can be a significant burden initially.

How Double Glazing Works

We often hear about the insulation properties of double glazing, however many of us don't understand ...

How To Pay Your Builder

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

Internal Wall Insulation Guide

Everyone is aware that insulating cavity walls can have a huge impact on how much heat your house loses. ...

Buying A Listed Building

Buildings all over the country are registered because they are of particular architectural significance. ...

Six Ways To Add Value To Your Home

If you’re thinking about selling your property soon, you’re going to want to get the best ...

6 Design Ideas For Garage Doors

If you’re trying to make a great first impression with your property, then the external appearance ...

Get Some Extra Light Into Your Kitchen

Sometimes, it’s not possible to get more light without extensive building work. But in other cases ...

Dealing With Black Mould

One of the most common household problems, and one of the hardest to resolve, is black mould. Most of ...

Fitting a Velux Window

If you’re thinking of putting one of these windows in the loft or an extension, can you tackle ...

How to Spot a Cowboy Builder

Most builders are honest and reputable and are interested in doing a great job, not in ripping you off. ...