An open fascia style roof design can convert a small attic space into a large open airy room, enabling more light to penetrate into the entire room. All oak roof truss systems, like the ones from Timberpride are derived from the unique structural properties of rectangular trusses. The most complex trusses are made up of […]

Electric gates are a great security device for homes and offices. If you need to park your car and do other activities in the parking lot of your home or office, an electric gate can protect you from intruders. A well-made and sturdy electric gate with a good quality lock is enough to keep unwanted […]

The case of Dutch Elm disease is one of the most devastating diseases to hit the UK. It has basically accounted for most of the UK’s Elm tree population.  From 1973 onwards, where a virulent strain came in from Southampton,  onwards the Elm population has been cut by three quarters of its original size. At […]

If you are thinking of creating a garden that you can enjoy and be proud of, here are some of the best tips for designing a garden that will suit your lifestyle and give you years of pleasure. A well designed garden adds to the value of your property and also makes it look very […]

It is difficult, if not impossible to remove Japanese Knotweed from the garden. The plant grows in close proximity to other harmful shrubs and trees, it can even invade your roofing if you do not remove it from the root system of your roof. In addition, the knotweed plant produces a toxic sap which can […]

If you have a mobile phone you will be interested in learning how to keep it safe from harm. With the amount of usage, we take our phones all over the place and this leaves them vulnerable to both accidental damage and theft. Your mobile phone is a valuable part of your possessions and should […]

Before you buy a property of any kind, you need to make sure that it is structurally sound, and that if flaws are found, your repair budget will be adequate. The state of the property you are purchasing is discussed through both mortgage valuations and building surveys. Image credit A mortgage valuation or appraisal is […]

During the winter we all want a snug and warm home to enjoy where we can shut the wintery weather outdoors where it should be! But if you are feeling the chill and want to save money on your heating bill, here are a few ways that you can make your home warmer this winter… […]

For many of us a place in the country is just a dream that we can never achieve. However in your retirement years it may not be as far away from reality as you might think. You can even get one made for you! Image credit You can appreciate the rural atmosphere of a wide […]

The front of your home is the first thing that people see when they arrive – make a good first impression everyone, from family and friends to the postman with some of these ideas that will get your house looking great and be the envy of the neighbourhood! Greenery and flowers are one of the […]