Archived entries for October 2010
101 Benefits of a Garage
25 October 2010
Well OK, maybe not quite that many! But there are certainly more benefits to having a garage than just to house your car. I would hazard a guess that even for those of us lucky enough to have one, we use it for anything but that. That said, going back to what technically is a garage's primary function, we all know that 'depth of winter' moment if you don't have a garage. When, armed with scraper and... Continue reading 101 Benefits of a Garage
Eight Imaginative Ways to Save on Your Household Bills this Year
23 October 2010
It is only Mid October and we have already endured our first mini cold snap of the season. For me, the reality that summer is well and truly over is waking to the sound of the boiler firing into life and condensation streaming down the bedroom window. With most of us worrying about job security and trying to save for Christmas, the looming winter will undoubtedly place extra strain on our already stretched... Continue reading Eight Imaginative Ways to Save on Your Household Bills this Year
DIY may damage your health and knock down your property value
10 October 2010
According to a study undertaken by the insurance firm LV=, around 27% of homeowners admit they have undertaken electrical jobs without professional help, while 22% have attempted plumbing work, and 9% have tried their hand at structural improvements, such as removing walls. A further 6% have even tried to carry out major building work themselves, such as a loft conversion, while 3% have tackled potentially... Continue reading DIY may damage your health and knock down your property value