Archived entries for August 2010
To move or improve that is the question
30 August 2010
With house prices as unpredictable as the current climate, my sympathy goes out to those in that vexed position of not knowing whether to sell their home or stay. According to most pundits, the good news is that house prices will recover; the bad news is that this is unlikely to happen for at least another year or so. For many estate agents, the situation appears optimistic in that new properties... Continue reading To move or improve that is the question
Think Tree House
29 August 2010
As a child, my abiding memory of summer was spending carefree days climbing trees in the nearby woods and building structures that could loosely be described as tree houses. Sadly, old age and a complete lack of fitness mean that today, the stairs are enough of a challenge let alone a gnarled 20 foot tree. However, you will be pleased to know that enjoying the garden from an elevated position is no... Continue reading Think Tree House
6 Imaginative Ways to Improve Your Bathroom
27 August 2010
When it comes to saving money on home improvements, we can proudly boast to being part of the money saving gang. We often equate saving money as being cheap and inferior which is a misconception. Fear not, we wish to share with you six imaginative ways of improving your bathroom without having to go to the costly expense of ripping it out and starting again. Our first tip is don't despair. In most... Continue reading 6 Imaginative Ways to Improve Your Bathroom
There is more to your drive than simply Blocks and Mortar
26 August 2010
In these times of economic budget tightening, it is often those "I can do jobs" that become a reality. Yes, with the correct materials and a level of competence, any person can lay a new concrete driveway or indeed asphalt it. However, you may not be aware that since 1st October 2008, homeowners must use permeable paving if replacing existing, or installing new drives or pathways in their front gardens. Continue reading There is more to your drive than simply Blocks and Mortar