Winter is here, and with it comes the likelihood of below zero temperatures and unpleasant conditions. However, there are easy things we can all do to be better neighbours and carers for the elderly people we care about to help keep them comfortable, secure and warm. As we age, we become more vulnerable in winter […]

Have you heard about reclamation? You will be amazed at the things people throw away or become available through demolition, items that can be recovered and used again, supplying over many years of use. Saving the old becomes the ultimate in recycling and you can get hold of some wonderful things for a fraction of […]

Whether it is a renovation, new build, extensions or just some general maintenance, you may need scaffolding to complete any of these jobs. There are different materials that scaffolding can be made of, but the most common in the UK is either steel or aluminium. Here are some of the main benefits to using steel […]

Have you ever looked down from your sink or desk to see a cockroach skittering across the floor? It’s enough to have you screaming and running for something to whack them with! Cockroaches are pretty much universally despised – and with good reason. Image credit Cockroaches carry diseases, emit an unpleasant odour, worsen allergies (particularly […]

Crane is a vague term, often applied loosely to any lifting device. Even those with the typical “T” shape, familiar from construction sites, come in a wide range of sizes and can be powered electrically, hydraulically, manually or even by steam. Lifting devices of one kind or another can also be mounted on helicopters, ships, […]

You may have the most beautiful furniture and decor, but all can be destroyed if you have a serious problem that you ignore with the roof. Nothing is more devastating to the interior of your home than water marks, damp, leaks and decoration damage for homeowners. There are many reasons for maintaining the roof and […]

Construction remains big business; in this article we take a look at some of the top trends ready to hit our skylines in 2020.

We are all aware that the diesel or petrol internal combustion engine has been a driving force in the automotive industry for 100 years or more. We also know that this model is unsustainable and environmentally hazardous, so let’s take a look at a range of alternative fuel supplies. Image Credit These alternative fuels have […]

Every homeowner should know some common joinery terms, as it will make life a lot easier when trying to describe a problem or buying parts.